Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"On an average, one Airbus aircraft per week is expected to be delivered to Indian carriers over the next 10 years. The need for top quality training will be perpetual.” 

Source: Dr. Srinivasan Dwarakanath, President of Airbus Division in India, commenting as Airbus establishes a world-class pilot and maintenance training center in the National Capital Region of Delhi, to support the county’s need for new Airbus pilots. According to Airbus’ latest global market forecast, India requires over 1,600 passenger and freighter aircraft in the next 20 years to 2034, with an accompanying demand for new pilots and maintenance engineers.

FMI: www.airbus.com