Predictions
Network carriers will survive…
Low fare start-ups: Impact mostly already registered
Small Jet Providers: Evolving into part of the supply chain.
2003 Decline @ 2.0% - 2.5%
2004 -2007 slow growth ɚ.7% annually
Year 2000 passenger traffic not regained before 2008.
Rural air service: Becoming economically impossible.
Demand for commuter cabin RJs slows to trickle
Most demand through 2012: 70 - 125 seats
Growth area = E-Jets, 64 - 100 seats