Airbus Sees Asia-Pacific Needing 19,560 New Jets Over the Next Two Decades

Overview

• Airbus forecasts 19,560 aircraft for Asia Pacific through about 2045, or 46% of a 42,520 global total, driven largely by India and China.
• The outlook includes roughly 16,100 single-aisle and 3,500 wide-body jets, representing about 47% and 43% of global deliveries in those categories, respectively.
• Airbus projects 68% of regional deliveries will expand fleets and 32% will replace older aircraft, highlighting next‑generation wide‑bodies with about 25% better fuel efficiency.
• AAPA reported international passenger traffic up 10% in the first nine months of 2025 and cargo demand up 7%, with India’s international traffic rising 16% in the first half.
• At the AAPA Assembly, airlines set a collective target of 5% SAF use by 2030, urged investment and regulatory harmonisation to boost regional MRO and manufacturing, pressed for ICAO‑aligned lithium battery rules, and cautioned that higher tariffs and non‑cost‑related taxes could strain supply chains and growth.