Airbus: nearly 35,000 aircraft required in the next 20 years

The latest Airbus’ Global Market Forecast 2017-2036 has found 34,170 passenger and 730 freighter aircraft worth a combined total of $5.3 trillion will be needed in the next 20 years. Over 70 per cent of new units are single aisle with 60 per cent for growth and 40 per cent for replacement of less fuel efficient […]

FIA16: Airbus forecasts 33,000 new aircraft needed over 20 years

In the next 20 years (2016-2035) there will be a  need for over 33,000 new aircraft above 100 seats (32,425 passenger & 645 freighters greater than 10 tonnes) worth $5.2 trillion, according to Airbus’ Global Market Forecast. Released at the Farnborough International Airshow today, Airbus forecasts in the widebody  market a trend towards higher capacity aircraft and […]