Boeing predicts world fleet of 35 000 aircraft

BOEING announced in its 2005 current market outlook that it sees a $2,1 trillion (R14,3 trillion) market for new commercial aircraft and a need for 25 700 new commercial aircraft during the next 20 years. Over the next 20 years, airlines will take delivery of approximately 3 900 regional jets, 15 300 single-aisle aircraft, 5 600 mid-size twin-aisle aircraft and 900 747-size aircraft. These deliveries will result in a world fleet of more than 35 000 aircraft. (Dorine Berger)