Asia-Pacific will require nearly 20,000 new aircraft over the next two decades to support rapid air traffic growth and fleet expansion, according to Airbus. The region is expected to remain the world’s largest aviation market, driven by rising passenger demand and expanding airline networks.
- Strong Aircraft Demand
Airbus projects that Asia-Pacific will need 19,560 new aircraft by 2044, accounting for 46% of global air travel demand. - Faster Passenger Growth
Air passenger traffic in the region is expected to grow at 4.4% annually, significantly higher than the global average growth rate of 3.6%. - Airbus Global Services Forecast
The outlook was shared in Airbus’ Global Services Forecast 2025–2044, which analyses long-term aviation and services trends. - Boeing Echoes Optimism
Boeing reported an 8% year-on-year increase in revenue passenger kilometres in Asia-Pacific in 2025, the highest growth worldwide, speaking at the Singapore Airshow 2026. - Global Fleet Expansion
The global aircraft fleet is expected to double to 49,210 aircraft by 2044, up from 24,730 in 2024. - Fleet Composition
Of the future fleet, around 50% will be new aircraft, 38.5% replacements, and 11.8% retained aircraft. - Growing Services Market
The expansion will significantly boost demand for aviation services, including MRO, training, digital solutions, and fleet support.