LONDON – According to American plane maker Boeing, there is a need for 1,010 additional new planes by 2040 in Africa. With the economic growth and higher travel demand, airlines in Africa currently operate 80% of their pre-pandemic flights. Over 80% of the aircraft to be acquired will be to grow airlines, while around 20% will be replacing older jets across Africa, Boeing said. Over the next 20 years, African airlines are set to hire 26,000 new cabin crew members, 20,000 new pilots, and 21,000 new technicians. Currently, Boeing planes represent 70% of the African airplane market, totaling about 460 aircraft in operation with over 60 airlines.

Source: Ethiopian News September 16, 2022 22:56 UTC