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Embraer sees Apac RJ market more than tripling by 2029

Embraer forecast that the Asia-Pacific region will require 575 new regional jets in the Asia Pacific region in the next 20 years - 71% of this is demand to support organic growth and 29% to replace older aircraft in the region.

The manufacturer predicts that the 30 to120-seat jet fleet will increase to 655 units by 2029, from 195 units in 2009, when it expects only 5% of the current fleet will still be in service

“Airlines will expand services in under-served secondary markets thereby creating opportunities for smaller capacity, right-sized aircraft,” the OEM predicts. Asia Pacific air traffic is forecast to grow 6% annually. The Asia Pacific (and China) will represent more than one-third of the world air traffic by 2029, predicts Embraer.

On Japan, one of the manufacturer’s best markets in the region, Embraer says the market faces many of the same challenges as other mature markets around the world where the deployment of 60 to 120-seat aircraft have been shown to be a highly effective solution to optimizing restructured route networks. It adds that where airport capacity limitations are not severe, complementing or right-size operations with smaller capacity jets will provide considerable benefit to secondary cities

Looking at the India market, the OEM says that anticipated further consolidation in the country will encourage surviving airlines to focus on greater operational efficiency; where stricter capacity management will play an important role. “Smaller right-sized aircraft should help airlines achieve better results in this market by providing optimized air service options on Category II and Category III routes in particular.”