Airbus Projects Global Freighter Fleet to Grow 46% by 2045

Airbus forecasts a 46% increase in the global freighter fleet by 2045.

FlyMarshall NewsroomOct 24, 20261 min read

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Airbus projects that the global freighter fleet will grow by 46% by 2045.

Key details

- Airbus forecasts 46% growth in the global freighter fleet by 2045.

Why it matters

The forecast points to a larger global fleet of cargo aircraft by 2045, a trend relevant to airlines and other businesses that rely on air freight.

What happens next

Airbus did not announce further milestones or a timeline in the supplied material.

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