Recent reports from the FAA, ICAO, Airbus, Boeing, and university researchers indicate that demand for pilots will continue to increase and remain strong for at least the next two decades. The need for commercial pilots in the USA is 5,000 per yr.

In 2010, the cumulative operating revenue of China's civil aviation industry was CNY 411.50 billion, rising by 37% over 2009, among which the operating revenue of airline companies was CNY 299.90 billion, increasing by 40% over 2009