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Boeing Forecasts Rapid Growth in African Aviation Demand
Africa’s commercial airplane fleet is expected to more than double from 755 to 1,625 by 2045, driven by a growing middle class, improving infrastructure, and increasing demand for air travel. Boeing’s 2026 Commercial Market Outlook forecasts nearly 6% annual growth in passenger traffic, with 870 single-aisle jets to be delivered to support domestic and regional networks. The region’s cargo fleet will also grow, from 60 to 150 freighters, as logistics and e-commerce markets develop. According to Boeing’s forecast, this expansion will create a $140 billion market for maintenance and digital solutions, and require 75,000 new aviation professionals. This was reported by AviTrader Aviation News.