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Boeing has forecasted a significant need for new personnel in the aviation industry over the next two decades. According to the company's projections, nearly 2.4 million new commercial pilots, cabin crew members, and technicians will be required by 2044. This demand arises from both the necessity to replace retiring workers and anticipated industry growth.
The expansion of the global commercial air fleet is a major factor contributing to this need, with Boeing predicting demand for approximately 43,600 new aircraft through 2044. The majority of these will be single-aisle planes.
In its latest Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) for 2025, Boeing estimates that around 660,000 new pilots, 710,000 maintenance technicians, and one million cabin crew members will be needed. These figures encompass both passenger and freight operations.
