Airbus predicts traffic and fleet growth in Africa until 2043

Airbus predicted air traffic in the African region will double during the period from 2027 until 2043, with African airline fleets to grow by 2.8 times during the period (Times Aerospace, 16-Sep-2024). The company forecast African airlines will require approximately 1460 new aircraft (83% narrowbodies and 17% widebodies) from 2024 until 2043, necessitating 15,000 new pilots. Airbus marketing director for Africa Joep Ellers said: "We see strong demand for 130-150 seat aircraft to serve routes from the south to the north and west to east".