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Mar 18, 2013 (newstodate): According to Airbus, Norway took the lead in the Nordic region as to growth in air traffic, 2002-2012.
Counting domestic, intra-regional and international traffic together, Norway's air traffic grew by 141 percent during the period, first of all driven by a growth by 213 percent in international traffic.
Second highest growth during 2002-2012 was seen in Finland, where air traffic to, from and within the country grew by 97 percent, with international traffic increasing by a hefty 126 percent.
Sweden was ranked third in this comparison, with air traffic to, from and within the country increased by 62 percent, including the international air traffic that was up by 93 percent.
Finally, in Denmark to total air traffic increased more moderately by 28 percent during the period, with international traffic up by 34 percent during 2002-2012.
Looking forward over the next 20 years, Airbus estimates Finland to sustain its leading position with a growth in total air traffic by 3.7 percent annually, followed by Sweden and Norway where air traffic is expected to grow by 3.5 percent per year, while air traffic in Denmark will be 3.4 percent per year during the 20-year period.
To support this development, Airbus expects the Nordic region to require the addition of 536 new aircraft, including 450 single-aisle and 86 twin-aisle aircraft.
Of this total, 353 aircraft will be for growth in air traffic, while 183 aircraft will be needed to replace ageing aircraft in the current fleets of the four countries.
Looking over the Nordic and Baltic markets, Airbus sees a total of 35 operating airlines with some 280 aircraft seating 100+ passengers.
Counting domestic, intra-regional and international traffic together, Norway's air traffic grew by 141 percent during the period, first of all driven by a growth by 213 percent in international traffic.
Second highest growth during 2002-2012 was seen in Finland, where air traffic to, from and within the country grew by 97 percent, with international traffic increasing by a hefty 126 percent.
Sweden was ranked third in this comparison, with air traffic to, from and within the country increased by 62 percent, including the international air traffic that was up by 93 percent.
Finally, in Denmark to total air traffic increased more moderately by 28 percent during the period, with international traffic up by 34 percent during 2002-2012.
Looking forward over the next 20 years, Airbus estimates Finland to sustain its leading position with a growth in total air traffic by 3.7 percent annually, followed by Sweden and Norway where air traffic is expected to grow by 3.5 percent per year, while air traffic in Denmark will be 3.4 percent per year during the 20-year period.
To support this development, Airbus expects the Nordic region to require the addition of 536 new aircraft, including 450 single-aisle and 86 twin-aisle aircraft.
Of this total, 353 aircraft will be for growth in air traffic, while 183 aircraft will be needed to replace ageing aircraft in the current fleets of the four countries.
Looking over the Nordic and Baltic markets, Airbus sees a total of 35 operating airlines with some 280 aircraft seating 100+ passengers.