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20 ChINA AVIAtION
12| Aviation in China Set to Take-off
Despite rising fuel costs and the economic slowdown, China’s aviation
industry is following ambitious expansion plans. The forecast is that it will
become the world’s next second largest market for new commercial aircraft.
PILOt tRAINING
20| Who’s at the Controls?
According to the key player projections, Asia will need 185,000 new pilots
in the next 20 years to keep its fleets flying. With added pressure on the
training supply chain, and rapidly increasing automation, some are asking if
real flying skills are being eroded.
28 GREENING BIz jEtS
26| Go Green in Style
It’s predicted that Asia’s private jet market could generate around US$40
billion over the next decade.
FREIGht AIRCRAFt
28| Where To, Cargo?
In contrast to the ongoing increases in passenger traffic, a sluggish global
economy coupled with high aviation fuel costs are hurting air freight
markets worldwide.
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