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Air travel will grow considerably in the next 20 years despite worries of the effect of air travel on the environment. It is estimated that Britain alone will need 1,100 new airliners in the next 20 years to be able to respond to the demand for flights.

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus also predicts that over a 100 seat aircrafts will double in numbers by 2025; from 14,980 to 33,000. In total 24,300 passenger and freight planes will be ordered, worth $2.8 trillion, Airbus estimates.

“Air transportation is definitely a growing industry contributing to economic development and generating wealth around the world,” said Airbus chief operating officer John Leahy.

“We are committed to being a key player in making this industry eco-efficient by providing the most technologically advanced products.”

Two new routes are taking off from East Midlands airport; bmi will fly to Cologne starting Febryary 11 and easyJet has already started flying people to Palma.

The route to Mallorca operates three times a week at the moment, but starting in April easyJet will fly there and back daily. “Palma is a favourite destination for families looking to explore the island of Mallorca, as well as a popular city break destination,” David Osborne, easyJet UK General Manager said.

The bmi flights to Cologne can be expected to be popular with both business travellers and holidaymakers. “It will provide the quickest link between the Midlands and Germany”, said commercial director Peter Kenworthy.