Boeing: China’s commercial fleet to more than double by 2043

According to Boeing’s commercial market outlook (CMO), China is expected to more than double its commercial airplane fleet by 2043. Boeing has found that the commercial fleet will grow by 4.1% annually – from 4,345 to 9,740 planes – within the next 20 years. The company has also stated that annual passenger traffic is expected to grow by 5.9%, exceeding the global average of 4.7%. “China’s commercial aviation market for passengers and cargo continues to expand, driven by economic growth and airlines building their in-country networks,” said Darren Hulst, Boeing vice president of commercial marketing. “As this forecast shows, China’s airlines will see strong