This statistic gives the projected number of new pilots in the aviation industry worldwide between 2021 and 2040, with a breakdown by region. During this period, Asian airlines are forecasting to hire up to ** new pilots, as air traffic in Asia Pacific is expected to rise at an annual growth rate of five percent in the next 20 years.
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Boeing. (September 13, 2021). Demand of new pilots in the aviation industry between 2021 and 2040, by region (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/615917/new-pilots-demand-globalaviation-industry/
Boeing. "Demand of new pilots in the aviation industry between 2021 and 2040, by region (in 1,000s)." Chart. September 13, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/615917/new-pilots-demand-globalaviation-industry/
Boeing. (2021). Demand of new pilots in the aviation industry between 2021 and 2040, by region (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 24, 2026. /statistics/615917/new-pilots-demand-globalaviation-industry/
Boeing. "Demand of New Pilots in The Aviation Industry between 2021 and 2040, by Region (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 13 Sep 2021, /statistics/615917/new-pilots-demand-globalaviation-industry/
Boeing, Demand of new pilots in the aviation industry between 2021 and 2040, by region (in 1,000s) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/615917/new-pilots-demand-globalaviation-industry/ (last visited July 24, 2026)
Demand of new pilots in the aviation industry between 2021 and 2040, by region (in 1,000s) [Graph], Boeing, September 13, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/615917/new-pilots-demand-globalaviation-industry/