The outlook was released on Wednesday, the inaugural day of the aviation industry event Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad. The surge in air travel demand will require airlines to induct nearly 3,300 new aircraft by 2044, the outlook projected. Boeing estimates that India and South Asia will also need around 1,41,000 new aviation professionals over the next two decades, including approximately 45,000 pilots, 45,000 technicians and 51,000 cabin crew. To support the anticipated fleet expansion, the South Asia aviation industry will require investments of more than $195 billion in services such as maintenance, repair and overhaul, digital solutions and training. Commercial airplane deliveries to India and South Asia over 20 yearsRegional jets: 10Single aisle: 2,875Widebody: 395Freighter: 20Total: 3,290