Economic Briefings

Aviation Economic Benefits
Improvements in a countrys level of connectivity to the air transport network can significantly boost its long-term level of productivity and economic growth. This boost is potentially highest amongst developing countries.
Summary report (pdf)
Full report (pdf)

Airline network benefits
Governments considering taxing or constraining aviation risk damaging business and economic development. New survey and statistical evidence demonstrates that the airline network is a key asset for economic development.
Summary report (pdf)
Full report (pdf)

Economic Benefits for Latin America
Reports for five Latin American economies showing the substiantial economic benefits generated by air transport.
Bolivia (pdf)         Chile (pdf)       Argentina (pdf)
Colombia (pdf)     Mexico (pdf)   
Panama (pdf)     Peru (pdf)

The value added by airlines
The value added by the global airline industry is estimated to be $140 to 145 billion in 2004. However, little of the value created accrued to financial investors in the industry.
Complete report (pdf)