Airbus’s latest cargo-market outlook projects demand for 2,670 freighters over the 20 years to 2045. The forecast includes 970 new-build aircraft and 1,700 passenger-to-freighter conversions. The new-build figure is higher than the 935 aircraft in the previous outlook, while the total projected requirement encompasses both fleet replacement and expansion.
Airbus expects just under 60% of the demand to replace existing aircraft and the remaining 40% to accommodate growth. It projects that the worldwide dedicated freighter fleet will reach 3,460 aircraft by 2045. The manufacturer says the…