Aviation

There will be 2.1 million new commercial aviation employees worldwide in 20 years : Boeing

– The New Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) predicts regional increase of 3.4% from 2021.
– China, Europe, and North America account for more over half of global demand; Africa, Southeast Asia, and South Asia are the fastest-growing continents.
– Boeing is creating competency-based training and evaluation programmes that are digitally enabled and prioritise quality and safety.

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Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] In order to safely sustain the recovery in commercial air travel and meet escalating long-term growth, the 2022 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) predicts a demand for 2.1 million new aviation workers over the next 20 years.

According to the long-term prediction, the world’s commercial fleet will require 602,000 pilots, 610,000 maintenance specialists, and 899,000 cabin crew members during the next 20 years. According to Boeing’s recently issued Commercial Market Outlook, the global fleet is anticipated to nearly treble and reach 47,080 aircraft by 2041.

Excluding the region of Russia, which is not anticipated in this year’s PTO due to sanctions that prevent the export of aircraft made in western nations and market uncertainties, this year’s PTO represents an increase of 3.4 percent from 2021. Over half of the need for new employees is accounted for by China, Europe, and North America. Africa, Southeast Asia, and South Asia are likely to experience the fastest growth rates over the forecast period, with each of these three regions experiencing growth rates of more than 4%.

According to Chris Broom, vice president, Commercial Training Solutions, Boeing Global Services, “as the commercial aviation industry recovers from the pandemic and plans for long-term growth, we anticipate a steady and increasing demand for aviation personnel, as well as the ongoing need for highly effective training.” Our dedication to providing data-driven, competency-based training and assessment solutions as well as technology that match our customers’ changing demands is part of our customer-centric strategy and digital competence, according to our website.

Immersive learning environments and virtual learning platforms would be new digital solutions to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of training.

For the next 20 years, there is an estimated global demand for new pilots, technicians, and cabin staff.

Aviation

COMAC Unveils Plans for the C929 to Rival Airbus and Boeing

After the success of China’s first C919 aircraft, the country is setting its sights on developing a larger plane. COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has officially confirmed plans to build a widebody aircraft, marking a significant step in its aircraft lineup.

Traditionally, Airbus and Boeing dominate the widebody aircraft market, with decades of expertise in developing planes and engines capable of carrying heavy payloads. China, which currently relies on imported engines, is now aiming to challenge these giants with its own widebody jet, the C929, designed to compete with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777.

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The C929 will be China’s first independently developed long-range widebody aircraft. It adheres to international airworthiness standards and boasts independent intellectual property rights. The baseline version is designed to seat 280 passengers and offers a range of 12,000 kilometers, catering to global demand for both regional and international air travel.

Russia, which also needs reliable narrowbody and widebody aircraft, could become a key customer for the C929. Additionally, China plans to target the broader Asian market as it continues to expand its aviation capabilities.

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China’s aviation progress includes the ARJ21 (now called C909), a regional jet with 100 seats for shorter routes, and the C919, a narrowbody jet with 180 seats designed to rival the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320. Both models have found increasing demand in the domestic market.

At China’s largest air show in Zhuhai, COMAC announced that Air China will be the launch customer for the C929 widebody jet, though details about order size and delivery timelines were not disclosed.

Other major deals announced by COMAC include:

Hainan Airlines: Firm orders for 60 C919 and 40 C909 regional jets.
Colorful Guizhou Airlines: 30 C909 jets, with 20 firm orders and 10 provisional agreements.

The C929, renamed from the CR929 after Russia withdrew from the joint development project in 2023, is expected to carry 280–400 passengers with a range of 12,000 kilometers, competing directly with Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

According to COMAC’s deputy general manager, Tong Yu, the first fuselage section of the C929 is expected by September 2027, with prototype test flights anticipated soon after.