Airbus Forecasts $422 Billion Aviation Services Market as Global Travel Expands
Airbus projects the global aviation services market will reach US$422 billion annually by 2045, more than doubling its 2026 value. Released in Toulouse, France, on 14 October 2026, the forecast highlights the operational demands accompanying expanding global air travel. The outlook anticipates a worldwide fleet of 45,550 aircraft supporting approximately 10 billion annual passenger journeys