Opinion: Halftime Of 20-Year Outlook, Market Prefers Smaller Jets

Boeing’s long-running Current Market Outlook (CMO) has an enviable track record. Its 20-year jetliner demand forecast has been a reliable predictor of total deliveries, thanks largely to the consistent long-term growth trends seen in the aviation industry. Yet the market’s composition is diverging...
Richard Aboulafia

Contributing columnist Richard Aboulafia is managing director at Aerodynamic Advisory. He is based in Washington.

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