Airbus sees 46% freighter increase by 2045 amid stable air cargo growth
The Airbus 20-year outlook for freighter demand is little changed from last year, showing a global fleet nearly 50% larger than today. The post Airbus sees 46% freighter increase by 2045 amid stable air cargo growth appeared first on FreightWaves .
Airbus anticipates a 46% increase in the global freighter fleet by 2045, driven by stable air cargo growth. The manufacturer plans to begin delivering an all-new A350 freighter in the near future, projecting a need for 2,670 new aircraft, 65 more than previously estimated. Nearly 1,100 of these new planes will replace older existing equipment, while 970 will be factory-built, and 1,700 converted from passenger jets.
The majority of the demand for 2,670 aircraft will be in medium and large widebody freighters used for long-haul and transcontinental transportation. Air cargo demand is projected to grow at a rate of 3.2% per year, better than the 2.3% compound annual growth rate observed over the past 20 years. Asia, a hub for industrial and high-tech production, is the fastest-growing region for air cargo, with a projected 4% growth pace.
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