Who's ready? China and aircraft manufacturers are thinking ahead, but few others are preparing for future traffic blitz, officials say

Rising populations are resulting in airline traffic growth, though the airlines, airports or air traffic management services do not seem to be ready for it. Aircraft manufacturers are preparing for an increased need for airplanes, and with higher air traffic rates predicted for Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, China is a nation preparing for the future with its plans for dozens of new airports.