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The Long-Term Trends in Global GDP-RPK Growth
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The Energy Transition - System transformation
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Air Passenger Market Analysis
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Air Cargo Market Analysis
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Slower Growth in January due to Timing of Lunar New Year.
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Resilient Start of the Year Amid Regional Divergence.
Jet Fuel Price Monitor: Weekly Update
Jet Fuel Price Monitor: Weekly Update
Average prices paid at the refinery for aviation jet fuel.


 

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A list of IATA's reports about the value of air transport in over 80 countries.
Global Outlook for Air Transport - December 2025
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
Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook - Q4 2025
A quarterly review of the industry passenger, cargo, and financial performance.

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The Energy Transition - System transformation
The Energy Transition - System transformation
The most important thing to realize is that energy is a system that encompasses all forms of energy across all continents in an interconnected way where all developments ripple through the system. [March 2026]
Competition in jet fuel infrastructure and supply
Competition in jet fuel infrastructure and supply
Case study: Kingsford Smith Airport – Sydney (SYD), Australia. [March 2026]
Jet Fuel Business Continuity Plan (BCP) - Drafting Guidance
Jet Fuel Business Continuity Plan (BCP) - Drafting Guidance
A Jet Fuel Business Continuity Plan (BCP) provides a structured framework to manage supply disruptions such as pipeline failures, refinery outages, or contamination events.[February 2026]
Lower Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF)
Lower Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF)
Maximizing Aviation’s decarbonization potential. [January 2026]

Charts of the Week

The Long-Term Trends in Global GDP-RPK Growth

20 March 2026

Global air travel demand, measured by Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), is expected to grow by 2.9%-3.3% per year from 2024 to 2050, according to the Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP) published by IATA recently. 

Sudden Change is More Challenging Than High Fuel Prices 

13 March 2026

Jet Fuel is the highest cost for airlines (along with labor), and fluctuations in fuel prices have an important effect on the airline industry's profitability.

Middle East Conflict Exposes Jet Fuel Supply Vulnerabilities

6 March 2026

The conflict in the Middle East that escalated on 28 February 2026 has severely disrupted global energy flows, exposing deep vulnerabilities in jet fuel security. 

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