China to more than double commercial airplane fleet by 2043, says Boeing

China is set to more than double its commercial airplane fleet by 2043 as the country's aviation industry expands and modernises to meet the growing demand for both passenger and cargo air travel. This projection comes from Boeing's 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for China, a comprehensive long-term forecast of the country's commercial aviation needs.

According to Darren Hulst, Boeing's Vice President of Commercial Marketing,