Boeing projects 3% hike in global airplane deliveries over next 20 years

Boeing forecasted 43,975 jet deliveries in 20 years due to demand and competition. Post-COVID-19 supply chain issues persist. Hulst cited fewer old plane retirements. Deliveries split between replacing older models and fleet growth may double the fleet. Traffic growth is 4.7%. Airlines face delays; FAA demands 737 MAX safety fixes after Alaska Airlines incident.