ACI Asia Pacific: Emerging and developing economies will account for 60% of pax by 2040

ACI Asia Pacific regional director Patti Chau, speaking at the Routes Silk Road 2019 event, forecast (26-Jul-2019) emerging and developing economies in Asia Pacific will account for more than 60% of all passenger traffic by 2040. In particular, China, India and Central Asia have "huge growth potential". Ms Chau also encouraged airline partners in Central Asia to actively engage with industry counterparts to strengthen existing services and develop new international routes for the benefit of the travelling public and the aviation industry at large. [more - original PR]