Commercial Market Outlook (CMO)

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Africa’s airliner fleet set to more than double by 2045

Africa’s young, increasingly urban population, growing middle class and improving infrastructure will drive passenger traffic to grow by nearly 6% annually through 2045, one of the fastest rates globally. The region’s commercial airplane fleet will more than double from 755 to 1,625 over the next 20 years to meet this demand, according to Boeing’s 2026 […]

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Boeing forecast: emerging markets to drive demand for commercial aircraft over next 20 years

Emerging markets are poised to lead global aviation growth, according to Boeing’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) forecast. These regions — characterised by expanding middle classes, competitive airline networks and long-term aviation investment — will play a key role in shaping the future of air traffic and aircraft demand over the next two decades. In

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