EASYUNI Ultimate University Guide 2013 2014: Issue 2 | Page 43

E XC L U S IVE F EAT U RE Pilots Great Prospects around the World More people are flying nowadays, as airfares become cheaper due to stiff competition and the emergence of budget airlines. Airbus’s latest prediction is that air traffic will grow 4.7% annually over the next 20 years, consistent with Boeing’s forecast of 5% annual growth. As such, airlines from the Asia-Pacific region plan to expand to cope and orders for new aircrafts have increased to accommodate the growing number of passengers. 40 easyuni Guide 2014 Issue 2