Latin America will require 2,028 new passenger aircraft worth $197bn between 2011 and 2030, according to an estimate by Airbus.

The forecast estimates the region will require 1,653 single-aisle, 334 twin-aisle and 41 very large aircraft.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

Brazil will require 701 new passenger aircraft, including 501 single-aisle, 174 twin-aisle and 26 very large aircraft, between 2011 and 2030 worth $82bn.

Mexico will need 412 new passenger aircraft, which includes 371 single-aisle and 41 twin-aisle planes, worth $30.5bn between 2011 and 2030.

Colombia’s demand amounts to 135 new passenger aircraft between 2011 and 2030 with an estimated value of $13.7bn.

Airbus executive vice-president for Latin American and the Caribbean Rafael Alonso said: "Latin America’s aviation sector has boomed in the last five years and as a result it has never been stronger. Economic growth is enabling the rise of a new travelling middle class."

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Airport Technology Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Airport Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
HID has won the Biometric Gate Innovation Award for its BG100 Speedgate a next generation eGate combining HID® Facepod™ with ASSA ABLOY’s Speedgate. Discover how HID is redefining airport passenger processing with faster, contactless and secure biometric journeys from curb to gate.

Discover the Impact