Boeing forecasts sharp growth in African air travel

Boeing forecasts sharp growth in African air travel

Passenger air traffic in Africa is projected to grow nearly 6% annually through 2045, according to Boeing’s 2026 Commercial Market Outlook. Boeing projects the continent’s commercial airplane fleet will more than double from 755 aircraft to 1,625 during the next 20 years. Nearly 1,200 new aircraft are expected to be delivered, including 870 single-aisle jets.  […]

Boeing, Airbus, Embraer: Who gains from Africa’s booming air traffic?

Each aircraft manufacturer is eyeing a bigger share of the market as airlines expand their...