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Airbus forecasts demand for 42,060 new passenger aircraft through 2045

Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast projects demand for 42,060 new passenger aircraft over the period to 2045, a decline of 390 from last year. The update signals a modest softening in long-term fleet growth expectations for the commercial market.

Discovered 2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00 | 2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Airbus’ demand forecast for 42,060 new passenger aircraft through 2045 (down 390 vs. last year) sets the planning baseline for OEM production, supplier capacity and commercial fleet strategy.
  • A downward revision—even if modest—can affect aircraft order timing and slotting decisions across airline fleets, influencing pricing and delivery schedules.
  • For Airbus and competitors alike, the forecast provides a market-clearing signal that underpins capacity commitments and backlog expectations well beyond the next few years.

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2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00
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2026-07-08T05:00:02.535436-07:00
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