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What do the new GDP and trade forecasts suggest for air cargo
Updated trade forecasts highlight the risk that the rebound in air cargo in 2021 might be slower than expected
- COVID-19
- Chart of the Week
Airline industry will continue to burn through cash until 2022
With unavoidable costs and a weak recovery in passenger demand, airlines will burn through cash until 2022
- COVID-19
- Chart of the Week
Outlook for airlines' cash burn
Presentation about the recent and future developments on airlines' available cash.
- COVID-19
- Market & Industry Issues
- Presentations
- Shocks
Air cargo traffic not keeping up with export orders
With the inventory-to-sales ratio having returned to pre-crisis values, restocking may not provide the usual boost to air cargo.
- COVID-19
- Chart of the Week
Downgrade for global air travel outlook
Presentation about the developments and drivers of air transport as of August.
- COVID-19
- Market & Industry Issues
- Presentations
- Shocks
Forward bookings point to a challenging winter quarter
From comparable points in time, forward bookings appear weaker for Q4 than for Q3.
- COVID-19
- Chart of the Week
Cash may run out for some airlines during tough winter season
Most airlines' cash balances would not last long if the rate of cash burn seen in Q2 persists.
- COVID-19
- Chart of the Week
Cargo capacity shortage driving trade lane differences
The large difference in cargo volumes across trade lanes is driven by trade patterns and capacity constraints
- COVID-19
- Chart of the Week
Air cargo markets July update
Presentation about the latest trends and drivers of air cargo markets
- COVID-19
- Market & Industry Issues
- Presentations
- Shocks
Economy passengers moving into business class
Comparing fares and demand across cabin class shows travellers are moving into business class
- COVID-19
- Chart of the Week
