Alton Aviation Consultancy says 10,000 more aircraft will operate by 2034, despite supply chain constraints

Aviation advisory firm Alton Aviation Consultancy has released its 2024-2034 Commercial Aircraft Fleet Forecast, with the firm stating that “despite record profits, operators need to consider short- and long-term strategies to overcome production issues and secure additional capacity.” Alton’s forecast offered insight into current market conditions, alongside a 10-year forecast of air traffic demand and the active fleet. The advisory firm’s projections indicate that 10,000 more aircraft should be in operation by 2034 – from the 31,000 aircraft in operation today – marking an annual growth rate of 2.8%. “While dynamics differ in each region, the bounce back of global