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Johannesburg - Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has said that developing countries are the future of the airline industry.
Emirates, which recently ordered 32 new A380 macrojets from Airbus, says the world is becoming increasingly smaller and people in developing economies have a greater need to be part of the global economy.
Emirates regional manager for Southern Africa Fouad Caunhye said that in the past, air transport was largely limited to regions like Europe and the US.
"However, the world has undergone important economic changes since the 1970s and 1980s which have contributed to the emerging economic giants in the East and South America. These regions - as well as Africa - have long been neglected by the airline community.
"Today we see these regions setting the tone, because of countries like China, India and Brazil, which are showing strong economic growth.
"Australia's ties with the East - since Australia is a major source of resources for the East - also contribute to the astronomical demand for air transport capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. The explosion in the demand for air transport in this region is phenomenal."
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) said on Tuesday that air transport in the Pacific Ocean region had increased by 13.2% in May 2010, compared with May 2009.
Iata says that this can be compared with the worldwide growth in demand of 11.7% in the same period.
Emirates' latest aircraft order will bring the airline's total A380 fleet to 90, by far the largest in the world.
Serious about African expansion
This airplane has the ability to transport large numbers of passengers over longer distances, while consuming less fuel than planes like the Boeing 777 or the Airbus A340.
The airline is serious about expansion in Africa and has said it will very likely also use A380s on flights to Africa.
"Last year was one of the worst in airline history in terms of profit and passenger numbers, and Emirates only opened two new routes, both to destinations in Africa. This shows the potential that we see."
Caunhye said that with its A380 fleet, Emirates will increase its ability to cover long distance flights to regions like Australia, South America and the East.
"At Emirates, we do thorough research on passenger volumes and patterns. Then it is our strategy to be the first in a market and subsequently to consolidate our position."
The airline also plans to fly to Dakar in Senegal from September 1.
"We will cover this route five times per week. It will be Emirates' 19th destination in Africa. Emirates already has 250 flights a week to Africa."
Iata director of communications Anthony Concil agrees about the growth in demand for air transport in Africa. He said Iata's latest growth figures for Africa are even higher than for the Asia-Pacific region.
"Our figures show that the demand for air transport in Africa grew by 16.9% in May, compared with the corresponding period last year."
Iata indicated earlier this year that the demand in Africa will grow by a total of 3.2% in 2010.
Emirates has five daily flights to South Africa, with direct flights to Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
- Sake24.com
Emirates, which recently ordered 32 new A380 macrojets from Airbus, says the world is becoming increasingly smaller and people in developing economies have a greater need to be part of the global economy.
Emirates regional manager for Southern Africa Fouad Caunhye said that in the past, air transport was largely limited to regions like Europe and the US.
"However, the world has undergone important economic changes since the 1970s and 1980s which have contributed to the emerging economic giants in the East and South America. These regions - as well as Africa - have long been neglected by the airline community.
"Today we see these regions setting the tone, because of countries like China, India and Brazil, which are showing strong economic growth.
"Australia's ties with the East - since Australia is a major source of resources for the East - also contribute to the astronomical demand for air transport capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. The explosion in the demand for air transport in this region is phenomenal."
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) said on Tuesday that air transport in the Pacific Ocean region had increased by 13.2% in May 2010, compared with May 2009.
Iata says that this can be compared with the worldwide growth in demand of 11.7% in the same period.
Emirates' latest aircraft order will bring the airline's total A380 fleet to 90, by far the largest in the world.
Serious about African expansion
This airplane has the ability to transport large numbers of passengers over longer distances, while consuming less fuel than planes like the Boeing 777 or the Airbus A340.
The airline is serious about expansion in Africa and has said it will very likely also use A380s on flights to Africa.
"Last year was one of the worst in airline history in terms of profit and passenger numbers, and Emirates only opened two new routes, both to destinations in Africa. This shows the potential that we see."
Caunhye said that with its A380 fleet, Emirates will increase its ability to cover long distance flights to regions like Australia, South America and the East.
"At Emirates, we do thorough research on passenger volumes and patterns. Then it is our strategy to be the first in a market and subsequently to consolidate our position."
The airline also plans to fly to Dakar in Senegal from September 1.
"We will cover this route five times per week. It will be Emirates' 19th destination in Africa. Emirates already has 250 flights a week to Africa."
Iata director of communications Anthony Concil agrees about the growth in demand for air transport in Africa. He said Iata's latest growth figures for Africa are even higher than for the Asia-Pacific region.
"Our figures show that the demand for air transport in Africa grew by 16.9% in May, compared with the corresponding period last year."
Iata indicated earlier this year that the demand in Africa will grow by a total of 3.2% in 2010.
Emirates has five daily flights to South Africa, with direct flights to Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
- Sake24.com
