Boeing forecast to nearly double fleet in two decades, despite supply chain constraints

Boeing has set its sights high, stating it will nearly double its fleet in service within two decades. In a closed media event, the American OEM said its global passenger and freighter fleet will add 43,975 new aircraft deliveries by 2043, bringing its total fleet to an estimated 50,170. Boeing’s in-service fleet at the end of 2023 was at 26,750 aircraft in total. Some 6,195 aircraft will be retained of the current in-service fleet, while 20,565 aircraft deliveries will be for replacement. Replacements, therefore, represent 47% of the projected deliveries. The remaining 23,410 aircraft for growth represents 53% of the