Boeing Sees Need For 44,000 New Jets; Cautions on Slow Output

Boeing just dropped a big forecast, saying airlines worldwide will need nearly 44,000 new planes over the next two decades—mostly fueled by booming travel demand in places like China and Southeast Asia where more people can afford to fly. But here’s the catch: they’re also warning that actually building all those jets won’t be easy, thanks to lingering supply chain and production hiccups.