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Boeing Forecasts Rapid Growth In African Aviation Market
According to Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook, African airlines will require nearly 1,200 new commercial aircraft by 2045 to support the continent’s rapidly growing passenger market. The forecast projects a 6% annual growth rate, doubling the operating fleet over the next two decades. Single-aisle jets are expected to dominate future deliveries, with a need for 75,000 new aviation professionals. This growth is driven by rapid urbanization, a growing middle class, and a young demographic profile, as reported by Aviation News.