Despite the global economic downturn, China will remain the world's fastest growing commercial aviation market, accounting for 41 percent of Asia-Pacific airplane demand over the next two decades, Boeing said yesterday.

"Air travel is, and will continue to be, an integral part of the social and economic fabric of our world. The long-term market outlook is still strong," said Randy Tinseth, vice-president of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

"China will continue to be the most dynamic market in the world and the economic growth of the country will reshape the landscape of our industry," Tinseth said.