Boeing, Airbus Eye 16,000-Plane Jackpot as Asia Gets Airborne
- Air passengers in the region set to more than double by 2036
- Carriers expanding capacity despite squeeze on profitability
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Boeing and Airbus have never had it so good in Asia.
The rapid growth of mainland Chinese carriers and the entry of many budget operators has meant billions of dollars in orders for the aircraft makers. At the Singapore Airshow this week, top officials from Airbus SE Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders to Boeing Co.’s vice president of marketing Randy Tinseth are due to outline their plans to capture that boom.