Sustainability & Economics

February 2026

IATA Long-Term Air Transport Passenger Demand Projections

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Chart of the Week - 20 February 2026

Are e-SAF Projects Emerging in Cost-Competitive Locations?

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December 2025

Air Passenger Market Analysis

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December 2025

Air Cargo Market Analysis

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Air Passenger: Monthly Market Analysis

Marginal Deceleration in Traffic Growth in December.

Air Cargo: Monthly Market Analysis

Global Air Cargo Growth Strong Amid Shifting Corridors.

Jet Fuel Price Monitor: Weekly Update

Average prices paid at the refinery for aviation jet fuel.

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 - December 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 - Q4 2025

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

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Sustainability Publications

Lower Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF)

Maximizing Aviation’s decarbonization potential. [January 2026]

Europe’s Jet Fuel Supply Outlook

Europe’s jet fuel supply resilience has weakened as reliance on imports grows, driven by an increasing number of refinery closures in the region. [November 2025]

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. [September 2025]

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. [August 2025]

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Charts of the Week

Are e-SAF Projects Emerging in Cost-Competitive Locations?

20 February 2026

e-SAF is expected to account for over 40% of the total SAF needs by 2050. Yet, no commercial-scale e-SAF facilities are currently in operation, and the risk of insufficient supply, particularly by 2030, is increasing.

Charging e-SAF Supply in 2030

13 February 2026

E-SAF is defined as a renewable fuel of non-biological origin and requires a significant amount of renewable electricity to produce.

Another Year With Fewer New Airlines Starting Operations

6 February 2026

In 2025, only 28 new airlines commenced operations, marking the lowest number of market entrants since 1999.

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