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China to build 97 new airports by 2020
Beijing (AFP) Jan 26, 2008 China announced plans Saturday to build nearly 100 new airports by 2020 to cater for soaring demand. The proposals will mean eight out of every ten residents will live within 100 kilometres (60 miles) of an airport within 12 years, the General Administration of Civil Aviation said. It put the cost of building the 97 new airports at 450 billion yuan (61.6 billion dollars). Air traffic volume rose 16 percent to 185 million passengers in 2007, according to official figures. The General Administration predicts passenger traffic will grow by 11.4 percent a year between now and 2020, and freight traffic by 14 percent. The number of airports serving more than 30 million passengers a year will rise from three now to 13, it said. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Aerospace News at SpaceMart.com
Qatar Airways looking to natural gas fuel
Doha, Qatar (UPI) Jan 14, 2008 Qatar Airways has agreed to work to power its aircraft with fuel that has lower emissions than current jet fuel. |
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