Market Outlook

Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace produces a 20-year global market outlook, which covers passenger and cargo jets, corporate and regional aircraft.

We predict that, over the next 20 years 137,000 engines, worth over US$800 billion will be required to power more than 63,000 commercial aircraft and business jets. The forecast predicts faster growth rates for long-haul markets and those markets to, from and within Asia. These markets will continue to benefit from more liberal air service agreements, which boost demand. Factors affecting demand include GDP growth, aircraft productivity, operating costs, environmental issues and the number of aircraft retirements.

In addition to the forecast for Original Equipment, we forecast a market opportunity worth US$600 billion for the provision of product-related aftermarket services.

Due to the constantly changing nature of the market, Rolls-Royce has decided to simply publish a high-level summary of the forecast here.  We do maintain an up-to-date market view, with a much greater level of detail, and are happy to discuss this with customers, investors, partners and other stakeholders.

We welcome opportunities to develop our understanding of the market.  For further information or feedback please contact Civil Aerospace.

Latest Outlook presentation  (PDF 762 Kb)