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Cargo Traffic Expected to Double Amid Growing Ecommerce and Tech Shipments
Boeing has released its 2026 World Air Cargo Forecast, predicting that air cargo traffic will double by 2045 and create demand for nearly 3,000 new and converted freighters. The manufacturer expects the global freighter fleet to grow from 2,395 aircraft in 2025 to 4,010 by 2045, driven by growth in online shopping, shifting manufacturing locations, and shipments of high-value technology. According to Boeing, dedicated freighters will remain essential to global commerce, with routes serving Asia expected to lead growth. This forecast was reported by AeroTime.