Demand Seen For Larger, More Efficient Aircraft Over The Next
20 Years
According to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF),
between 2011 and 2030, carriers in Australia, New Zealand and the
Pacific Islands region will require 736 new passenger and freighter
aircraft (above 100 seats) valued at $98 billion. The
region’s close links to emerging economies are the main
contributor to traffic growth with business and tourism set to grow
steadily.
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines Wednesday announced an order for
four Boeing 777 Freighters, making Ethiopian Airlines the first
African carrier to order the twin-engine freighter. The order is
valued at approximately $1.1 billion at list prices.
The Airports Council International – North America
(ACI-NA) Board of Directors Wednesday announced that Oris W. Dunham
Jr., first director general of Airports Council International, is
the recipient of the 2011 William E. Downes Jr. Memorial Award.
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