African passenger traffic is project to grow by an average of six percent year-on-year over the next two decades, driving a doubling of the continents commercial fleet by 2044, according to Boeings Commercial Market Outlook for Africa .
The report attributes the growth to Africas young population, growing middle class, rapid urbanisation and increased investments in airports and connectivity. To accommodate this demand, Boeing anticipates the continents fleet will increase to around 1 680 aircraft by 2044.
Boeings order book for passenger aircraft in Africa, between 2025 and 2044, records 90 regional jet orders, 240 widebody orders and 865 single-aisle orders.
