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19.01.2024

French domestic flight bans and carbon emissions reductions

In June 2023, France formally introduced a ban on direct domestic flights that could be replaced by a train ride lasting no more than 2 ½ hours.

  • Chart of the Week
12.01.2024

A historic election year in 2024 spells elevated policy risk

2024 will be a historic year in terms of national elections around the world. More than 70 countries will go to the polls, involving 4.2 billion people, and hence a majority of the world’s population for the first time ever.

  • Chart of the Week
10.01.2024

Air Passenger Market Analysis - November 2023

Industry-wide air traffic grows apace in November

  • Air Passenger Monthly Analysis
09.01.2024

Air Cargo Market Analysis - November 2023

Multiple demand drivers facilitate upward trend in air cargo

  • Air Freight Monthly Analysis
09.01.2024

Heightened Policy Uncertainty

Key risks facing the global economy and the air transport industry in 2024

  • Industry Economic Performance
15.12.2023

Regional financial performance recovering, but still varied

Long-term airline profitability shows that while the industry is exposed to external shocks, it typically returns to profitability relatively quickly.

  • Chart of the Week
11.12.2023

Global Outlook for Air Transport - December 2023 - Data Tables

  • Industry Economic Performance
08.12.2023

Airline revenue to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023

Following a better-than-expected performance, total airline revenue in 2023 is estimated to have recovered to around 107% of the pre-Covid level.

  • Chart of the Week
05.12.2023

Global Outlook for Air Transport - December 2023 - Report

A local sweet spot

  • Industry Economic Performance
05.12.2023

Air Passenger Market Analysis - October 2023

Passenger traffic growth remains on track in October

  • Air Passenger Monthly Analysis