Sustainability & Economics

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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Chart of the Week - 26 September 2025

Regional Leadership for Global Impact: Accelerating SAF Deployment

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September 2025

Global Feedstock Assessment for SAF Production - Outlook to 2050

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Air Passenger: Monthly Market Analysis

Record load factors in August.

Air Cargo: Monthly Market Analysis

August showed the resilience of Air Cargo.

Jet Fuel Price Monitor: Weekly Update

Average prices paid at the refinery for aviation jet fuel.

Sustainability Publications

Global Feedstock Assessment for SAF Production

In this global assessment of feedstock availability and SAF production potential, around 400 Mt of SAF is forecast to be possible to produce in 2050.

A Guide to the Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDR) Market

CDR is a critical net zero solution for the air transport industry and necessary to address residual CO2 emissions in 2050.

Life Cycle Assessment Methodology for Single-Use Plastic Products in the Airline Sector

Standardized guidance to compare replacement alternatives.

Climate Regulatory Frameworks

Comparing internationally agreed schemes for air transport and maritime decarbonization.

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Economics Publications

Value of Aviation - Country Reports

A list of IATA's reports about the value of air transport in over 80 countries.

Global Outlook for Air Transport - June 2025

A semi-annual report about developments in the airline industry, the context in which it is operating, and the challenges it is facing.

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

Regional Leadership for Global Impact: Accelerating SAF Deployment

26 September 2025

The air transport industry will require around 500 Mt of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in 2050 to achieve net zero CO₂ emissions.

Biomass feedstocks are the key to SAF scale-up

19 September 2025

Global biomass feedstocks are expected to be the key resource for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production through 2050.

From disruption to constraint: The aircraft delivery dilemma

12 September 2025

The global commercial aircraft shortage, which began building in 2019, has evolved into one of the most pressing challenges in the aviation industry.

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Briefs and Facts

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.

Airfare, Jet Fuel Price and Inflation - Facts

22 November 2024

This report presents trends in airfares, jet fuel prices, and consumer prices from January 2015 to August 2024. It serves as a practical reference for airlines, regulatory authorities, and other industry professionals by offering a clear view of historical price changes.

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