Airbus sees aviation services market topping US$420 billion by 2045

By Public Technologies
  • Airbus forecast aviation services demand will double from 2026 to more than USD 420 billion by 2045, implying 3.8% CAGR.
  • Outlook assumes the global aircraft fleet reaches 45,550 by 2045, with passenger numbers rising to 10 billion.
  • Projection implies hiring demand for 2,440,000 skilled workers, led by 1,050,000 cabin crew, 730,000 technicians, 660,000 pilots.
  • Off-wing maintenance seen as the largest segment at USD 217 billion by 2045; maintenance operations support projected at USD 104 billion.
  • Digital and connectivity flagged as the fastest-growing segment, seen at USD 27 billion by 2045, up 5.3% CAGR.


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