Long-Term Optimism Drives Demand For New Freighters And Conversions

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Helen Massy-Beresford
Guy Norris
September 04, 2025

Conversions are expected to make up two-thirds of the 2,900 freighters that Boeing predicts will be delivered in the next 20 years.

Credit: EFW

cargo door opening — Conversions are expected to make up two-thirds of the 2,900 freighters that Boeing predicts will be delivered in the next 20 years.

Credit: EFW

The global cargo sector may have experienced short-term turmoil over tariffs, but industry players expect strong air cargo growth to continue in the longer term and fuel sustained demand for both new freighters and conversions. For now, the uncertainty created by U.S. tariff announcements and the…

Helen Massy-Beresford

Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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