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Airbus forecasts dedicated freighter fleet growing 46% to 3,460 aircraft by 2045

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Airbus expects the global dedicated freighter fleet to expand from 2,360 aircraft in 2026 to 3,460 by 2045. Of the 2,670 additional freighters it forecasts the market will need, 1,700 are expected to come from passenger-aircraft conversions and 970 to be new-build aircraft; Latin America is forecast to require 165.

Discovered 2026-10-22T04:34:28.593679-07:00 | 2026-10-22T04:34:28.593679-07:00

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  • Airbus’s forecast points to substantial long-term demand for freighter capacity, with the fleet projected to grow 46% by 2045.
  • The forecast divides projected additions between 1,700 converted passenger aircraft and 970 new-build freighters, underscoring the importance of both conversion supply and factory-built programs.

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