FAA Aerospace Forecasts

The FAA Aerospace Forecast FY 2024–2044 is developed to support budget and planning needs of the FAA. The forecasts are developed using statistical models to explain and incorporate emerging trends of the different segments of the aviation industry. This year's document contains updated forecasts for U.S. airline traffic and capacity, FAA workload, General Aviation activity and pilots, as well as Commercial Space and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) fleet, Advanced Air Mobility and remote pilots.

FY 2024–2044 Forecast Individual Sections

FY 2024–2044 Forecast Tables

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Survey

U.S. Passenger Airline Forecast Methodology

Previous FAA Aerospace Forecasts

FAA Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) Forecasts

Last updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2024