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Chart of the Week - 14 November 2025

The need for smarter ESG reporting requirements

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November 2025

Taxes applied to air transport enterprises and services

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September 2025

Air Passenger Market Analysis

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September 2025

Air Cargo Market Analysis

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Air Passenger: Monthly Market Analysis

Moderated growth in September.

Air Cargo: Monthly Market Analysis

Air Cargo Market sustains growth amid signs of a slowdown.

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. [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.

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 - Q3 2025

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

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Charts of the Week

Novel CDR: gaining traction with each year

7 November 2025

Purchases of novel CDR credits have significantly increased since 2023, and the first half of 2025 marked the highest volume of CDR purchases yet in a year, approximately 16 million credits.

ICAO 42nd Assembly – Key environment-related outcomes

31 October 2025

The 42nd ICAO Assembly was held in Montréal, Canada, from 23 September to 3 October 2025. On environmental matters, IATA was pleased to note that the Assembly reaffirmed the commitment of Member States to achieving net-zero carbon emissions for international aviation by 2050, underpinned by concrete actions.

The need for smarter ESG reporting requirements

14 November 2025

Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting regulations are emerging worldwide. As shown in the chart, over 60 countries have implemented mandatory disclosures, while others are in the process of developing them.

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Briefs and Facts

Taxes applied to air transport enterprises and services

5 November 2025

Taxation plays a fundamental role in how modern societies operate, allowing governments to fund essential public services and pursue social and economic goals.

The Fiscal Landscape of International Air Transport

7 October 2025

The global and interconnected air transport industry features complex and highly regulated operations across multiple countries and jurisdictions.

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.

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