Airbus anticipates that 2,470 freighters will enter the industry over the next twenty years, comprising 940 new-builds and 1,530 conversions, down from its earlier projection of 2,510 freighters.
The European manufacturer has also revised its forecast for cargo demand growth from 2024 to 2044 to 3.1% annually, down from its previous projection of 3.2%, says the latest update of the Global Market Forecast.
Airbus foresees the global freighter fleet expanding from 2,220 to 3,360 aircraft by 2043, supported by a higher retention of current aircraft around 890, up from the previous estimate of 720.
