Boeing’s latest market forecasts indicate that Eurasia will remain one of the world’s most significant aviation markets over the next two decades, supported by expanding fleets, rising passenger and cargo demand, and continued investment in aviation infrastructure and services.

According to Boeing’s 2026 Pilot and Technician Outlook and 2026 Services Market Outlook, the region — which consists of Europe, Russia, and Central Asia — is projected to require approximately 571,000 new aviation professionals through 2045, in addition to accounting for around $1.2 trillion in commercial aviation services demand.

These workforce projections include:

• 153,000 pilots
• 169,000 technicians
• 249,000 cabin crew members

Services demand is expected to span the full aviation lifecycle, including maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modifications; parts and distribution services; digital services; and training and pilot services.

These projections point to sustained opportunity across the aviation ecosystem. Airlines, training organizations, maintenance providers, parts suppliers, and digital service partners will all play an important role in meeting the Eurasia region’s long-term needs.

“Eurasia’s aviation sector is entering a period in which growth will depend not only on fleet expansion, but also on the region’s ability to build skilled workforces and resilient support networks,” said Chris Raymond, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Global Services. “Investment across the industry in training, maintenance capacity, parts availability, and digital capability is essential to help operators improve aircraft readiness and capture the benefits of long-term market growth.”

Why it matters

The outlook for Eurasia reflects two major areas of demand:

• Workforce growth: The region will need approximately 153,000 pilots, 169,000 technicians, and 249,000 cabin crew over the next 20 years.
• Services growth: Operators will require increased support across MRO services, digital services, training, and parts distribution.

Together, these needs signal a long-term expansion in aviation capability across the region. As airlines grow networks, modernize fleets, and add capacity, they will also need more qualified people and more dependable services to keep operations running efficiently.

Workforce development is central to future capacity

The need for 571,000 new aviation professionals reflects fleet and traffic growth as well as the replacement of retiring personnel. It also reflects the increasing technical and operational complexity of modern aviation.

The demand for 169,000 maintenance technicians is being driven by larger fleets, more advanced aircraft systems, greater use of connected maintenance technologies, and the need to improve aircraft availability.

Pilots and crew members will be essential to supporting network expansion, while training organizations will need to scale capacity and modernize curricula to prepare personnel for increasingly digital operating environments.

Meeting this demand will require coordinated action among airlines, training providers, and governments and regulators. Priorities include:

• Expanding pilot and technician training pipelines
• Strengthening certification pathways
• Improving instructor capacity
• Introducing competency-based and technology-enabled training

Services will become more integrated and data-driven

Boeing’s Services Market Outlook indicates that aviation services are increasingly shifting from transactional support toward integrated lifecycle management. Operators are seeking partners that combine maintenance, parts, technical expertise, training, and operational data to improve reliability and reduce disruption.

Digital services will be an important part of this transition. Predictive maintenance, aircraft health monitoring, analytics, and digital records can help operators identify issues earlier, improve maintenance planning, and make better use of aircraft and personnel.

Over time, connected aircraft and enterprise digital platforms are expected to influence decisions across:

• Fleet planning
• Maintenance
• Parts management
• Daily operations

The services opportunity also extends to sustainability and resource efficiency. Used serviceable materials, repair, remanufacturing, aircraft teardown, and component reuse can help reduce costs, improve parts availability, and support more circular aviation supply chains.

Regional capability will influence long-term value

Eurasia encompasses a diverse set of aviation markets, from established industry centers to developing networks that require additional infrastructure, workforce capability, and localized support.

The ability to develop regional maintenance, training, parts, and digital capabilities will influence how effectively the region meets demand and retains more aviation value-in-market.

Operators and service providers will need to balance local capability with access to global scale. Time-critical maintenance and operational support may increasingly be performed close to fleet bases, while specialized repairs, engine work, engineering, and advanced digital services may continue to rely on regional or global centers of excellence.

The evolving network will require investments in facilities, supply-chain resilience, certification capability, and talent development.

It will also create opportunities for collaboration among:

• Airlines
• Lessors
• MRO providers
• Suppliers
• Technology companies
• Public-sector stakeholders

Supporting Eurasia’s next phase of aviation growth

Boeing Global Services is well positioned to support Eurasia’s aviation growth with solutions that help operators strengthen workforce capability and fleet readiness.

From training solutions and technical services to parts and distribution support and digital analytics, Boeing can help customers prepare for the demands ahead.

About the forecasts

The projections are based on Boeing’s 2026 Pilot and Technician Outlook and 2026 Services Market Outlook, which cover the 2026-2045 forecast period.