Strong Confidence Expressed in China's Aviation Prospects

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Strong Confidence Expressed in China's Aviation Prospects

Strong confidence in China's aviation prospects was expressed at the 58th Annual Meeting of the International Aviation Traffic Association (IATA).

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Strong confidence in China's aviation prospects was expressed at the 58th Annual Meeting of the International Aviation Traffic Association (IATA).

"China's economic growth continued even during the global recession. After joining the WTO, China will further integrate into the global economic system. All this will greatly spur aviation development," said Rod Eddington, CEO of British Airways.

"China's aviation industry is already significant in the Asia Pacific region and will have an ever-growing worldwide influence in the future," said Bob Hawke, former Prime Minister of Australia.

"The consolidation of China's aviation industry will be finished very soon without being affected by any accidents. Widening reform and ensuring safety are two major tasks for the industry," said Bao Peide, vice-president of the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China.

"China has a well-known safety record which will not be taintedby some bad luck," said Pierre J. Jeanniot, director general and CEO of IATA.

Meanwhile, more and more foreign airlines hope to increase flights to China. "Despite the global aviation downturn, flights between China and Canada are as full as ever," said Robert Milton,CEO of Air Canada.

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