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Weaker Yen Boosts International Travel to Japan
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Air Cargo Market Analysis
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International Air Connectivity in 2025 - Global Trends and Developments
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The Energy Transition - System transformation
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The Energy Transition - System transformation
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Maximizing Aviation’s decarbonization potential. [January 2026]

Charts of the Week

Weaker Yen Boosts International Travel to Japan

1 May 2026

The Japanese yen (JPY) has followed a prolonged weakening trend against the US dollar (USD) since 2013, largely triggered by “Abenomics”, the economic policy under then Prime Minister Abe, and notably the first “arrow” of aggressive monetary easing.

Understanding Variability in Air Cargo Emissions Tools

24 April 2026

There are significant discrepancies in the flight emissions data available to shippers, depending on the emissions calculator used. 

Air Cargo and US Imports: Frontloading and Beyond

17 April 2026

Air cargo was central to enabling frontloading in early 2025 and continues to play an important role in US imports in 2026, notably in comparison to US imports by other modes of transport.

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