Airbus Forecasts Strong Long-Term Traffic Growth With The Emerging Countries Set To Outpace The Growth Of Developed Countries
According to a new Cargo Global Market Forecast from Airbus, worldwide air freight traffic will grow by an average of 4.8 per cent annually over the next 20 years, almost doubling the required global freighter fleet to nearly 3,000 aircraft. This projected growth is driven by numerous positive global trends in economic activity, including world trade, private consumption, and industrial production.