Reuters
• Julie Zhu
Airbus says it has seen no softening in aircraft demand or deliveries across the Asia-Pacific region, despite geopolitical tensions and supply-chain constraints. The manufacturer expects the region to account for nearly half of 42,000 new aircraft deliveries worldwide through 2045, primarily supporting fleet growth rather than replacement.
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Airbus says it has seen no softening in aircraft demand or deliveries across the Asia-Pacific region, despite geopolitical tensions and supply-chain constraints. The manufacturer expects the region to account for nearly half of 42,000 new aircraft deliveries worldwide through 2045, primarily supporting fleet growth rather than replacement.
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