Airbus sees 970 new-build freighters required over next 20 years

Airbus projects a significant increase in cargo aircraft demand, forecasting 2,670 freighter orders across the next two decades leading up to 2045. This projection is driven by ongoing testing of the A350F program and represents a substantial growth opportunity for Airbus’s commercial aviation division. Specifically, the airframer anticipates that 970 of these future freighter deliveries will consist of entirely new-build airframes. Last year's analysis indicated 935 new-build freighters were expected; this latest forecast demonstrates an additional thirty-five aircraft needed. The increasing global e-commerce market continues to fuel the need for greater freight capacity worldwide.