Airbus S.A.S., the world's largest passenger aircraft maker, said on Monday that it expects airlines in Asia to take delivery of 8,560 aircraft in the next 20 years, representing a third of the global total.
Chris Emerson, senior vice-president of product strategy at Airbus, said in a statement that he expected demand for 3,360 wide-bodied aircraft and 5,200 new planes in the 100-210 seat category.
The division of France's European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co sold 644 aircraft worth more than US$84 billion at list prices in 2010, beating rival Boeing Co's total of 625 planes.
Chris Emerson, senior vice-president of product strategy at Airbus, said in a statement that he expected demand for 3,360 wide-bodied aircraft and 5,200 new planes in the 100-210 seat category.
The division of France's European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co sold 644 aircraft worth more than US$84 billion at list prices in 2010, beating rival Boeing Co's total of 625 planes.
