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Chart of the Week - 9 May 2025

Growing commitment to CORSIA

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May 2025

The non-CO2 climate co-benefit of SAF and other fuels with low aromatic and sulfur content

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March 2025

Air Passenger Market Analysis

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March 2025

Air Cargo Market Analysis

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Air Passenger: Monthly Market Analysis

Single-digit growth extended to March.

Air Cargo: Monthly Market Analysis

Demand for air cargo resumes.

Jet Fuel Price Monitor: Weekly Update

Average prices paid at the refinery for aviation jet fuel.

Sustainability Publications

The non-CO2 climate co-benefit of SAF and other fuels with low aromatic and sulfur content

Current scientific knowledge and challenges.

Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Technologies

An overview of the different methods for capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Concept of Operations of Battery and Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft at Aerodromes (pdf)

The Concept of Operations (CONOPS) outlines how hydrogen and battery-powered aircraft will integrate into airports, supporting aviation’s Net Zero CO₂ by 2050 goal.

Access to SAF in Europe - Effects of ReFuelEU Aviation (RFEUA)

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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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 - December 2024

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 - Q1 2025

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

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Charts of the Week

Growing commitment to CORSIA

9 May 2025

As CORSIA is a route-based mechanism, more States participating in CORSIA imply higher coverage of international aviation emissions under the scheme.

Lifecycle analysis (LCA) and SAF sustainability

2 May 2025

Not all SAF is created equal. CORSIA, the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, requires that a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) delivers a minimum emission savings of 10%.

Navigating the Skies: Market Disparity in ASEAN

25 April 2025

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a union of 10 Southeast Asian states with a combined population of 677 million.

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Briefs and Facts

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.

An assessment of risks in 2025: Heightened policy uncertainty

5 December 2024

As 2025 is approaching fast, we assess the risks to the global economy that we are likely to face in the new year.

Airfare, Jet Fuel Price and Inflation - Facts

22 November 2024

This report presents trends in airfares, jet fuel prices, and consumer prices from January 2015 to August 2024. It serves as a practical reference for airlines, regulatory authorities, and other industry professionals by offering a clear view of historical price changes.

Aviation Value Chain

15 February 2024

An analysis of investor returns in 2022 within the aviation value chain. This publication provides insight and interpretation from IATA into the 2022 economic performance of the aviation value chain.

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