Boeing: Asia Pacific accounts for 40% of global fleet demand

Boeing reported (07-Dec-2016) the Asia Pacific region leads demand for new commercial aircraft deliveries over the next 20 years. The region comprises 40% of the global need due to fleet growth in the single-aisle market, driven by low-cost carriers. According to Boeing's 2016 Current Market Outlook, 15,130 new aircraft, valued at USD2.35 trillion, will be needed in the Asia Pacific region by 2035. [more - original PR]