China's aviation market to drive 20 pct of global aircraft demand: Airbus

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China's aviation market to drive 20 pct of global aircraft demand: Airbus

2026-09-08 21:27 Last Updated At：09-09 15:17

China's civil aviation market is projected to sustain robust long‑term growth, with Airbus forecasting demand for 8,830 new passenger aircraft over the next 20 years, more than 20 percent of global demand.

Airbus, Europe's largest aircraft manufacturer, said surging household incomes and accelerated urbanization are driving airlines to expand their networks beyond major hubs into smaller cities, reshaping domestic travel patterns.

Per‑capita air trips in China are expected to rise from 0.5 to 1.4 annually, a sharp increase that reflects rising incomes and expanding airline networks. Yet the figure still trails mature aviation markets, pointing to vast untapped potential.

Industry executives stressed that despite global economic headwinds, China's aviation sector remains the most resilient growth engine for civil aviation worldwide, reinforcing its central role in shaping the industry's future.

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