Fuel efficiency seen driving demand for new aircraft in EU, globally

Airlines struggling to sustain profits in an era of volatile jet fuel prices will increasingly turn to new and more efficient aircraft, according to industry forecasters who expect to supply more than 7,000 new aircraft in Europe over the next 20 years.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background Information: Future of aviation: A quieter ride (Special reports) http://www.europeansources.info/record/future-of-aviation-a-quieter-ride-special-reports/

ESO: Background information: Airbus and Boeing push supply mergers http://www.europeansources.info/record/airbus-and-boeing-push-supply-mergers/

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