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Leading indicators pointing to weaker growth not recession
Global sentiment has been pessimistic this week. But leading indicators point to weaker RPK growth, not to a RPK recession. Click on the image for more.
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Domestic markets historically resilient to airline collapse
This week's chart shows how domestic markets have recovered following major airline failures in the recent history.
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Diverging Expectations for Cargo and Passenger Businesses
The latest results of our quarterly Business Confidence Index point to a clear divergence in the likely fortunes for the air passenger and air cargo markets.
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Outlook for growth appears to be stabilizing
Although global economic growth will undoubtedly be slower this year than in 2017 or 2018, fears of a sharper deterioration appear to be diminishing. Click the image to read more.
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Long-term trends remain supportive of Indian air transport growth
When comparing passenger traffic at similar economic development levels across countries, India long-term future passenger growth still looks strong. Click the image for more.
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The distinctive economic contribution of air transport
This chart shows the distinctive economic contribution of air transport at a global level, connecting more than 20,000 city pairs with at least a once-weekly service at ever lower costs to users in real terms.
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The source of the halving in air travel growth
This week's chart takes a closer look at how different markets and regions contribute to the slowdown in the average growth of global revenue passenger kilometres.
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How close is global air travel to recession?
This week's chart evaluates a risk of air travel recession by looking at two recession leading indicators: global business confidence and the US Treasury yield curve. Click the image for more.
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Quantifying the risk to air travel growth from a global trade war
IATA's current forecast for global RPK volumes growth stand at 5% in 2019. But full-fledged trade wars may slow RPK growth by 0.5% points. Click the image for more.
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Why it matters that the airline industry stays value creating for its investors
IATA expects a 5th consecutive year of value creation for investors in the industry. This will help the airlines borrowing for new aircrafts. Click the image for more.
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