IBA predicts $4bn industry investment is needed to train sufficient pilots and engineers

Following an announcement by Boeing last week, the International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) has estimated that in order to provide training for the projected one million new aviation professionals required to sustain the burgeoning growth of commercial aviation over the next 20 year period, an investment of over $4bn will be required.IBA stated it has observed a significant rise in the requirement for expert aviation training related services as a result of the global growing demand for pilots and skilled technicians; and the investment is needed to improve and expand existing facilities in Europe and North America, and to develop