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Uplifting news from Southeast Asia’s airline industry
Airbus forecast predicts
increasing reliance on aviation
Over 29,000 new aircraft
required over the next 20 years
According to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF)
in the next 20 years, 2013-2032, air traffic will grow at 4.7
per cent annually requiring over 29,220 new passenger
and freighter aircraft valued at nearly US $4.4 trillion.
Economic growth, growing middle classes, affordability,
ease of travel, urbanization, tourism, and migration are
some factors increasing connectivity between people and
regions and how often they travel.
“By 2032, Asia-Pacific will lead the world in traffic
overtaking Europe and North America,” said John Leahy,
Airbus’ Chief Operating Officer (Customers). “Today on
average, a fifth of the population of the emerging markets
take a flight annually and by 2032, this will swell to two
thirds. The attraction of air travel means that passenger
numbers will more than double from today’s 2.9 billion,
to 6.7 billion by 2032, clearly demonstrating aviation’s
essential role in economic growth.”
Bangkok Airways
Expands Service in Myanmar
Airline becomes the first foreign
carrier in Nay Pyi Taw
Bangkok Airways has recently announced its latest
expansion into Myanmar by offering non-stop flights
from Bangkok to Nay Pyi Taw, the capital city of The
Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The airline will
be the first scheduled foreign air carrier to service
this route, and the only Thai airline that serves all 3
main cities of Myanmar. Service began on September
30, 2013, and there are 3 non-stop flights per week
(Monday, Wednesday and Friday). All passengers of
Bangkok Airways can also enjoy a boutique lounge at
Suvarnabhumi, with a multitude of free snacks and
various choices of hot or cold drinks, plus free Wi-Fi
Internet access.
www.bangkokair.com
Singapore Airlines A380 Now Serving Shanghai
35 weekly flights to Pudong International Airport in China
Singapore Airlines customers travelling to and from Shanghai will be able to enjoy the
comfort of the world’s largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, starting on October 27, 2013.
SIA operates 35 weekly flights to Shanghai Pudong International Airport using Boeing
777 aircraft during the northern summer operating season, and 28 weekly flights during
the northern winter operating season. The superjumbo A380 will be used for 5 flights
per week from the start of the northern winter season, increasing overall seat capacity
by 12%. Singapore Airlines and SilkAir currently operate a total of 116 weekly flights
to 10 destinations in mainland China, namely Beijing, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing,
Guangzhou, Kunming, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Xiamen.
www.singaporeair.com
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