China to need nearly half of new Asian pilots
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Almost half of the new pilots hired by Asia Pacific airlines over the next 20 years will be employed by Chinese carriers, a new report has predicted.
In its latest ‘Pilot & Technician Outlook’ for the Asia Pacific region, which was released this week, Boeing revealed that airlines across the region will need to find 248,000 more pilots between now and 2035, to cope with rising passenger demand. And 45% of these new pilots (111,000) will be required by airlines based in China.
A further 62,000 pilots (25% of the total) will go to Southeast Asian airlines, while 41,000 (17%) will be hired by airlines in South Asia, mainly those in India. Northeast Asian airline will need 21,000 pilots and 13,000 are expected to head to Oceania.
“We are continuing to see a significant need for new pilots… in the Asia Pacific region and across the globe,” said Sherry Carbary, vice president of Boeing Flight Services. “This translates into exciting career opportunities for those interested in the aerospace industry.”
This demand is being driven by the expected increase in aircraft deliveries to Asian airlines. The region is forecast to need more than 15,000 new commercial planes over the next 20 years, comprising 40% of global demand.
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