• Boeing forecasts China's fleet will more than double to over 9,800 aircraft by 2045 as passenger traffic grows 5% annually.
• New aircraft deliveries will total 9,240 during 2026-2045, with 42% replacing older models.
• Single-aisle deliveries are projected at 7,215 aircraft, compared with 1,460 widebody jets.
• Airlines in China are expected to invest $875 billion in digital services, maintenance and training over the next 20 years.
• China's aviation sector will require 425,000 new pilots, technicians and cabin crew by 2045.

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