Boeing Forecasts 674,000 New Pilots by 2045 (flyer.co.uk)

Boeing's Pilot and Technician Outlook projects airlines will need 674,000 new pilots between 2026 and 2045, averaging about 33,700 a year, alongside 728,000 maintenance technicians and just over one million cabin crew. Eurasia accounts for 153,000 of the pilot demand, ahead of China at 123,000 and North America at 122,000, with retirements driving needs early and fleet expansion later. Boeing notes airlines have moderated hiring after the post-pandemic boom, with disruption during 2026 prompting some carriers to revise plans.