Boeing Maintains 20 Year Jet Demand Forecast
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But who is actually buying these planes if the geopolitical map is being redrawn? Is this just a numbers game to keep shareholders from panicking?
I am struggling with that 4% annual growth figure. Between aging runway infrastructure and the chronic shortage of certified mechanics, there is no way the ground game can keep up with that many new hulls.
Could it be that the growth is based on aircraft replacement cycles rather than new capacity? If airlines are just replacing old fleets with more efficient models, the ground infrastructure pressure might be less than you suggest.
hard to project growth when us forces are currently hitting iranian airports.
It is a global forecast. The Middle East is a significant market, but it is only one piece of the total delivery volume.
This makes sense if you look at the surge in demand for fuel-efficient narrow-body aircraft... the shift toward shorter, more frequent regional hops is a huge factor!
The trend toward point-to-point travel supports this. Airlines are moving away from massive hubs, which increases the need for smaller, more efficient jets regardless of the specific destination.