Africa's Aviation Sector Poised for Sustained Growth
Africa's aviation sector is poised for sustained growth over the next two decades, driven by improving connectivity and expanding intraregional travel. According to Boeing's latest Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the continent's commercial aircraft fleet will more than double from 755 active planes in 2025 to 1,625 by 2045.
This growth is expected to require an estimated 1,165 new airplane deliveries over the 20-year period. Single-aisle jets will account for roughly 75 percent (870 units) of total new deliveries, reflecting a shift toward higher frequencies on intra-African corridors.
Boeing's Managing Director of Commercial Marketing for Africa and the Middle East, Shahab Matin, noted that 'Africa's aviation sector is entering a period of sustained growth driven by improving connectivity, expanding intraregional travel, and deeper economic ties.'