Airbus Sees Global Freighter Fleet Almost Doubling by 2045
Airbus expects the global freighter fleet to nearly double by 2045, with air cargo traffic growing 3.2% a year over the next two decades.
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what happened
Airbus SE has projected that the global freighter fleet will almost double by 2045. According to the company, global air cargo traffic is forecast to rise by about 3.2% annually over the next two decades.
Airbus also expects long-term trade to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%.
why it matters
The forecast offers a long-term reference point for demand in air freight, which matters for aircraft makers, airlines and logistics companies. It is a multi-decade estimate rather than a response to current events.
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- Airbus Projects Global Freighter Fleet To Almost Double By 2045 — Reuters, 21 October 2026 at 18:58 UTC
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