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Boeing updates forecast for China aircraft deliveries in next two decades
August 28th 2024
China’s airlines will accept 8,830 new aircraft into their fleets to 2043, Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) forecasts, up 3.2% (8,560 airliners) from its 2023 CMO. Read More » “China's commercial aviation market for passengers and cargo continues to expand, driven by economic growth and airlines building their in-country networks,” Boeing vice president commercial marketing, Darren Hulst, said. “As this forecast shows, China's airlines will experience strong demand, requiring more expansion of their fuel-efficient fleets.” The 2024 CMO said updated fleet will comprise 6,720 single-aisles, (vs. 6,470 in the 2023-2042 CMO), 1,575 wide-bodies (vs. 1,550 previously), 365 regional aircraft (vs. 350 previously) and 170 freighters (vs. 190 previously). Boeing predicts China’s commercial airline in-service fleet will more than double, to 9,740 aircraft, by 2043 compared with the 4,345 airplanes flying with Mainland carriers at present.
