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China's Fleet To Triple By 2045 Amid Strong Air Travel Demand
Boeing has forecast that China will need 9,240 new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, with the country’s fleet expected to grow from nearly 4,500 aircraft today to more than 9,800 by 2045. The forecast, released in Beijing, predicts that China’s passenger air traffic will increase by 5 percent annually, driven by a growing middle class and investment in aviation infrastructure. Boeing expects single-aisle jets to account for the bulk of demand, with Chinese airlines expected to take delivery of 7,215 such aircraft through 2045. This forecast was reported by China Daily.