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International Business Times
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Tangi QUEMENER, Elodie LE MAOU

Airlines Chief Says Jet Manufacturers Need To Deliver

A record 5.2 billion passengers are expected next year (Credit: AFP)

World airlines are "cautiously optimistic" for 2025, the industry body's head told AFP on Tuesday, while slamming the big plane manufacturers for not delivering new aircraft fast enough.

Although a record 5.2 billion passengers and increased profits expected next year, International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Director Willie Walsh said many in the industry were "frustrated" at Boeing and Airbus for holding the industry back.

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