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These pages provide analysis of economic and policy developments affecting the financial performance of the global airline industry.
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The older cargo fleet hampers emissions reductions
Aircraft in service in passenger operations are, on average, 13 years old. The average age of aircraft flying cargo is significantly higher, at 25 years.
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Gender diversity in aviation improving, but more to be done
The industry’s commitment to improving the gender balance is starting to deliver results.
- Chart of the Week
Air Passenger Market Analysis January 2024
Resilient industry-wide growth brings global traffic to near recovery
- Air Passenger Monthly Analysis
Air Cargo Market Analysis January 2024
The new year kicks off with a promising start for air cargo
- Air Freight Monthly Analysis
Greenhouse gases in review
Greenhouse gases (GHG) include not only carbon dioxide (CO2) but also methane (CH4), nitrous oxides (NOx), and others. How much various parts of the global economy generate of all the greenhouse gases can be seen in the chart.
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Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook Q4 2023
- Regional Economic Briefings
- Industry Economic Performance
International demand from PR China has yet to recover
PR China remained under strict travel policies for three years, while the rest of the world closely watched for its reopening and the effects it would have on the global economy and air traffic numbers.
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Air freighters increase market share on transpacific route
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the airline industry recorded 58.2 billion international Cargo Tonne-Kilometers (CTKs), which amounts to 99% of the Q4 2019 level and 92% of the peak demand observed in Q4 2021.
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Aviation Value Chain
An analysis of investor returns in 2022 within the aviation value chain
- Value of Aviation
International traffic grew in all major route areas in 2023
All major international route areas expanded in 2023 on year-on-year basis. International passenger traffic saw a significant resurgence, with global Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) soaring by 42% over the previous year.
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