Boeing Forecasts 20-Year Global Demand for Nearly 2.4 Million New Commercial Pilots, Technicians, Cabin Crew

Boeing trims pilot demand forecast slightly

Boeing Co. predicts that the aviation industry will need 2.4 million new professionals over the coming 20 years, though expected demand for pilots was down a tick.

Boeing Forecasts 20-Year Global Demand for Nearly 2.4 Million New Commercial Pilots, Technicians, Cabin Crew

OSHKOSH, Wis., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fueled by emerging markets and changes in fleet mix, Boeing [NYSE: BA] projects continued demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial fleet changes to meet the demands of the flying public. Boeing's…

Boeing forecasts significant demand for aviation professionals over next two decades

Boeing has released its 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO), forecasting a need for nearly 2.4 million new aviation professionals by 2044. This demand is driven by emerging markets and changes in fleet mix as the global commercial fleet adapts to meet increasing air travel demands.The forecast, announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, outlines the need for substantial hiring and training across various roles: 660,000 pilots, 710,000 maintenance …

Boeing forecasts demand for 2.4M aviation jobs by 2044

Boeing has projected that the aviation industry will need almost 2.4 million new professionals by 2044, with around two-thirds of this demand arising from the replacement of retiring workers.  In its annual 20-year 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO), released at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 22, 2025, the manufacturer stated that “commercial carriers will need substantial hiring and training to sustain the global commercial fleet.”   “As c…

Boeing: 20-year global demand for nearly 2.4 million workers

Fuelled by emerging markets and changes in fleet mix, Boeing projects continued demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial fleet changes to meet the demands of the flying public. Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) anticipates the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new aviation professionals through to 2044 to meet the long-term increase in air travel. Boeing, which released its annual 20-year forecast at EAA AirVe…