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Summary:

Airbus projects a strong demand for new aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region over the next 20 years, particularly driven by growth in India and China. The region is expected to require 19,560 new narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, representing 46% of global demand. This growth is fueled by rising passenger traffic, network development, the expansion of low-cost carriers, and infrastructure improvements. A significant portion of these new aircraft will replace older models, contributing to decarbonization efforts with the fuel-efficient next generation of Airbus planes.

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Asia-Pacific to Lead Global Aircraft Demand, Driven by India and China

Bangkok – The Asia-Pacific region is poised to become the leading market for new aircraft over the next two decades, requiring an estimated 19,560 new passenger planes. This figure, representing 46% of the global demand, is largely propelled by the rapid growth of air travel in India and China, according to a forecast released by Airbus at the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines’ (AAPA) Annual Assembly of Presidents in Bangkok on Saturday.

Airbus Asia Pacific President Anand Stanley highlighted India and China as the primary drivers of this significant expansion. The region is expected to experience an annual passenger growth rate of 4.4%, exceeding the global average of 3.6%.

The forecast projects a need for approximately 3,500 wide-body planes and 16,100 single-aisle aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region over the next 20 years, accounting for 43% and 47% of global demand in those respective categories.

Beyond passenger growth, Airbus cites network development, the increased market penetration of low-cost carriers, and infrastructure improvements as key factors driving air travel demand.

Notably, nearly 68% of the new aircraft deliveries will support fleet expansion, while the remaining 32% will replace older, less efficient models. Airbus emphasizes that this replacement strategy will significantly contribute to decarbonization efforts, as the next generation of their wide-body aircraft offers a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency and a corresponding reduction in carbon emissions.

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