"This forecast shows that aviation is a strong growth
industry and one which is also vital for the development of the
world economy. As leaders in the newest and most advanced
technologies for fuel efficient and low noise aircraft, we
recognize and act on the need to be sensitive to environmental
concerns."
Source: Airbus COO John Leahy. According to
market research by Airbus, aircraft operators will need some 22,700
new passenger and freight aircraft between 2006 and 2025. Airbus
values that estimate $2.6 trillion. This represents an increase of
some 5,400 aircraft compared with the previous one.
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