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Aviation's future intact but its recovery from pandemic will be patchy, players say

Firms are restoring headcounts shed in late 2020; one long-term trend that could be positive is growing demand for freighters

 Tay Peck Gek
Published Thu, Feb 17, 2022 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    THE future of the aviation industry in Asia-Pacific is shining brightly - Covid notwithstanding - with industry players getting ready for a proper recovery.

    French plane manufacturer Airbus sees a market for 17,620 passenger planes and freighters within the region in 20 years' time, as passenger traffic is expected to increase 5.3 per cent per annum.

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