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Chart of the Week - 24 October 2025

The impact of vPM on contrail-cirrus radiative forcing

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October 2025

The Fiscal Landscape of International Air Transport

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August 2025

Air Passenger Market Analysis

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August 2025

Air Cargo Market Analysis

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September 2025

Connectivity and network evolution - An analysis of market dynamics in Europe and the Middle East

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Global Outlook for Air Transport - June 2025

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Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook - Q2 2025

A quarterly review of the industry passenger, cargo, and financial performance.

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Charts of the Week

The impact of vPM on contrail-cirrus radiative forcing

24 October 2025

Contrails are known to have a global net warming climate impact. Aircraft gas turbine engines emit a mixture of particulate matter, including both non-volatile (nvPM) and volatile particulate matter (vPM), which contribute to the formation of contrails.

The world’s two most populous nations to resume direct flights

17 October 2025

The India–China air corridor is reopening for passengers after a five-year suspension, marking a notable step toward renewed cooperation between the world’s two most populous nations and two of Asia’s largest economies.

The evolving US federal support for biofuels

10 October 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) continues and even prolongs federal support for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but priorities shift toward domestic biofuel and agricultural support.

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Briefs and Facts

The Fiscal Landscape of International Air Transport

7 October 2025

The global and interconnected air transport industry features complex and highly regulated operations across multiple countries and jurisdictions.

Connectivity and network evolution

29 September 2025

An analysis of market dynamics in Europe and the Middle East.

Access to SAF in Europe Effects of ReFuelEU Aviation (RFEUA)

30 January 2025

The recent entry into force of ReFuelEU for Aviation (RFEUA) in January 2025 is already presenting significant challenges to aircraft operators in Europe.

An assessment of risks in 2025: Heightened policy uncertainty

5 December 2024

As 2025 is approaching fast, we assess the risks to the global economy that we are likely to face in the new year.

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