Airbus forecasts 42,000 new jets needed over next 20 years
Airbus said it sees no softening in aircraft demand or deliveries despite geopolitical and supply chain headwinds, speaking at a briefing in Hong Kong on its 2026-2045 Asia-Pacific market forecast. The planemaker expects about 42,000 new aircraft globally over 20 years, with roughly 45% going to Asia-Pacific, and raised India's domestic traffic growth forecast while cutting China's.