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Airbus: Airlines Will Need 2.4 Million New Workers By 2045 As Aviation Services Sector Doubles
As passenger numbers double in the coming two decades, a million new members of cabin crew will be required to support the industry's growth.
Airbus says the aviation services market is set to double from 2026 to 2045, driven by a growing global fleet that will surpass 45,000 aircraft. The forecast comes from a press conference held in Toulouse and is based on an average annual growth rate of 3.8%.
The company projects that passenger numbers will double over the same period, fueling demand in the services sector. Airbus cites a doubling of service needs as part of its outlook for the industry.
As part of the workforce implications, Airbus estimates the aviation services sector will require about one million new cabin crew members to support growth through 2045.
Overall, the forecast highlights a substantial expansion in the aviation services market alongside a rising global fleet and more air travel over the next two decades. The projection reflects Airbus’s expectations for industry growth and the corresponding staffing needs.