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Airbus: Asia-Pacific to lead demand for new aircraft over next 20 years

Blagnac, France - Requirement for 8,560 new aircraft valued at $1.2 trillion

Asia-Pacific airlines are expected to take delivery of around 8,560 new aircraft over the next 20 years, according to European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Valued at US$1.2 trillion, the requirement represents 33 per cent of new airplane deliveries worldwide over the forecast period, with the region overtaking North America and Europe as the largest air transport market. The latest forecast for...

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Rome, Italy, 03/07/2011 15:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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