What Happened
China Aviation Boom Driven by Rising Incomes and Urbanization
Airbus has forecast that China will need 8,830 new passenger jets over the next 20 years, driven by rising incomes and rapid urbanization. The country’s civil aviation market is taking off, with per capita air trips expected to rise from 0.5 to 1.4 a year. Despite global challenges, executives say China’s aviation industry remains the world’s most vital growth engine. This was reported by CGTN.