Boeing forecasts $9 trillion aerospace market opportunities in commercial, defense and services over next decade
Boeing's 2021 Market Outlook forecasts a $9 trillion aerospace market over the next decade, an increase from $8.5 trillion the previous year. The Commercial Market Outlook projects a demand for 19,000 commercial airplanes valued at $3.2 trillion in the next 10 years. Boeing expects a growing demand for dedicated freighters due to e-commerce and forecasts that the commercial fleet will exceed 49,000 airplanes by 2040. The Defense and Space sector is projected to remain stable at $2.6 trillion over the decade.
- Forecasted $9 trillion aerospace market opportunity over the next decade.
- Projected demand for 19,000 commercial airplanes valued at $3.2 trillion in 10 years.
- Increasing demand for dedicated freighters driven by e-commerce.
- Stable defense and space market projected at $2.6 trillion over the next decade.
- Ongoing challenges in the recovery process due to COVID-19 impacts.
- Potential slower recovery in long-haul travel, forecasted for 2023-2024.
CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today released its annual forecast for the commercial, defense and space aerospace market, reflecting signs of the industry's recovery following the impacts of COVID-19. The 2021 Boeing Market Outlook (BMO) – Boeing's analysis of long-term market dynamics – states that commercial airplanes and services are showing signs of recovery, while the global defense, space and government services markets have remained stable.
The BMO projects a
"As our industry recovers and continues to adapt to meet new global needs, we remain confident in long-term growth for aerospace," said Boeing Chief Strategy Officer Marc Allen. "We are encouraged by the fact that scientists have delivered vaccines more rapidly than imaginable and that passengers are demonstrating strong confidence in airplane travel."
Commercial Market Outlook
The new Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) reflects that the global market is recovering largely as Boeing projected in 2020. Demand for domestic air travel is leading the recovery, with intra-regional markets expected to follow as health and travel restrictions ease, followed by long-haul travel's return to pre-pandemic levels by 2023 to 2024.
Within the Boeing Market Outlook, the CMO projects 10-year global demand for 19,000 commercial airplanes valued at
In a significant area of growth, projected demand has increased for dedicated freighters, including new and converted models. With sustained demand for air cargo tied to expanding e-commerce and air freight's speed and reliability, the CMO projects the global freighter fleet in 2040 will be
"The aerospace industry has made important progress in the recovery, and Boeing's 2021 forecast reflects our confidence in the resilience of the market," said Stan Deal, president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "While we remain realistic about ongoing challenges, the past year has shown that passenger traffic rebounds swiftly when the flying public and governments have confidence in health and safety during air travel. Our industry continues to serve an essential role of bringing people together and transporting critical supplies."
Highlights of the new 20-year CMO forecast include:
- The availability and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines will continue to be critical factors in the near-term recovery of passenger air travel. Countries with more widespread vaccination distribution have shown rapid air travel recovery, as governments ease domestic restrictions and open borders to international travel.
- Passenger traffic growth is projected to increase by an average of
4% per year, unchanged from last year's forecast. - The global commercial fleet will surpass 49,000 airplanes by 2040, with China, Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific countries each accounting for about
20% of new airplane deliveries, and the remaining20% going to other emerging markets. - Demand for more than 32,500 new single-aisle planes is about equal to the pre-pandemic outlook. These models continue to command
75% of deliveries in the 20-year forecast. - Carriers will need more than 7,500 new widebody airplanes by 2040 to support fleet renewal and long-term passenger and air cargo demand growth in longer-haul markets. These projections are up slightly compared to 2020 but remain down
8% from 2019.
Airplane demand, 2021-2040 | ||
Airplane type | Seats | Total deliveries |
Regional jets | 90 and below | 2,390 |
Single-aisle | 90 and above | 32,660 |
Widebody | 7,670 | |
Freighter widebody | --------- | 890 |
Total | --------- | 43,610 |
The CMO is the longest-running jet forecast and is regarded as the most comprehensive analysis of the commercial aviation industry. Learn more about the Commercial Market Outlook.
Services Market Outlook
Boeing forecasts a
Digital solutions, including analytics offerings, interiors modifications and freighter conversions, have proven to be bright spots in the long-term services landscape as customers adjust to leaner operations for future growth and meet strong cargo demand.
Training services will see a near-term increase in demand as personnel transition to new aircraft types, maintain certifications and return from pandemic-related pauses in active service. Demand for services dependent on aircraft utilization, such as maintenance, parts and supply chain, will continue to follow the market recovery.
"Our customers are preparing for growth, and we see fleet modifications and continued parts consumption going hand in hand with the global fleet expansion," said Ted Colbert, president and CEO, Boeing Global Services. "This demand will be coupled with the continued adoption of digital tools and services to enhance fleet readiness, reliability and efficiency."
Learn more about the Services Market Outlook.
Defense and Space Market Outlook
The BMO also projects the defense and space market opportunity will remain consistent with last year's forecast at
"While we've seen resiliency and stability in the global defense and space market, the threat environment continues to evolve," said Leanne Caret, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. "Winning the future fight will require speed and flexibility, and Boeing is committed to designing, testing, building and sustaining in a way that will enable our customers to adapt at the speed of relevance and derive the most value from our platforms for decades to come. Our mission – which is grounded in safety, quality and integrity – is to deliver the most digitally advanced, simply and efficiently produced solutions that are intelligently supported to our global customers."
Learn more about the Defense and Space Market Outlook.
Pilot and Technician Outlook
As the commercial aviation industry continues to make progress toward recovery from the pandemic, a steady increasing supply of personnel and effective training remain critical to retain the health, safety and prosperity of the aviation ecosystem. Long-term demand for newly qualified aviation personnel remains strong, with projected demand for more than 2.1 million personnel needed to fly and maintain the global commercial fleet over the next 20 years, including 612,000 pilots, 626,000 maintenance technicians and 886,000 cabin crew members.
Learn more about the Pilot and Technician Outlook.
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Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements, including the COVID-19 pandemic and related industry impacts; the 737 MAX, including the timing and conditions of 737 MAX regulatory approvals, lower than planned production rates and/or delivery rates, and increased considerations to customers and suppliers; economic conditions in the United States and globally; general market and industry conditions as they may impact us or our customers; reliance on our commercial customers, our U.S. government customers and our suppliers; the overall health of our aircraft production system, as well as the other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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