{
  "id": 16200535,
  "title": "Airbus sees 46% freighter increase by 2045 amid stable air cargo growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/airbus-sees-46-freighter-increase-by-2045-amid-stable-air-cargo-growth",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-23T14:54:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/airbus-sees-46-freighter-increase-by-2045-amid-stable-air-cargo-growth"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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 .",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}