Suites and business class will be the stars of air travel in 2024.
At least six airlines have already announced major news for their premium classes, which will make their debut only in the coming months.
International air traffic is therefore set to once again surpass the levels seen before the deep crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the leading players in the global aviation sector.
The growth of air transport worldwide will also see the arrival of over 40,000 new aircraft in the next twenty years, forcing airlines to hire thousands of new pilots, flight attendants and maintenance technicians too.
This will be one of the key themes at “Fly Future 2024”, the third edition of the orientation and information event for young people interested in working in the aviation and space sector, which will take place on 20 and 21 February at the Università Europea di Roma (European University of Rome).
Boeing's “Commercial Market Outlook 2023” forecasts global demand for 42,595 new commercial jets by 2042, a similar estimate to Airbus's “Global Market Forecast 2023”, which puts the number of aircraft to be delivered over twenty years at 40,850.
Ita Airways is pressing ahead with its major plan to hire 1,200 professionals, including captains, pilots and flight attendants.
Aeroitalia is also on the hunt for pilots, cabin crew and technical staff, while Neos has organised a new recruitment drive for flight attendants. Several other airlines are also seeking new pilots in Italy, including through partnerships with well-established flying schools.
