Boeing raises demand forecast for commercial pilots and technicians

Boeing released (30-Jul-2014) its '2014 Pilot and Technician Outlook' forecasting continued strong growth in demand for commercial aviation pilots and maintenance technicians as the global fleet expands over the next 20 years. Overall, the global demand is driven by steadily increasing airplane deliveries, particularly wide-body airplanes, and represents a global requirement for about 27,000 new pilots and 29,000 new technicians annually. Boeing projects that between 2014 and 2033, the world's aviation system will require:

• 533,000 new commercial airline pilots, up 7% compared to previous forecast;
• 584,000 new commercial airline maintenance technicians, up 5% compared to previous forecast.

Projected demand by region:

• Asia Pacific: 216,000 pilots and 224,000 technicians;
• Europe: 94,000 pilots and 102,000 technicians;
• North America: 88,000 pilots and 109,000 technicians;
• Latin America: 45,000 pilots and 44,000 technicians;
• Middle East: 55,000 pilots and 62,000 technicians;
• Africa: 17,000 pilots and 19,000 technicians;
• Russia and CIS: 18,000 pilots and 24,000 technicians. [more - original PR]