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Charging e-SAF Supply in 2030
E-SAF is defined as a renewable fuel of non-biological origin and requires a significant amount of renewable electricity to produce.
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Another Year With Fewer New Airlines Starting Operations
In 2025, only 28 new airlines commenced operations, marking the lowest number of market entrants since 1999.
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South and East Europe Lead Growth in European Flights
Aircraft departures and arrivals (movements) across Europe increased by 8% between 2017 and 2025.
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Delays Caused by European ANSPs Cost EUR 16.1 Billion
Air traffic flow management (ATFM) delays caused by European Air Navigation Providers (ANSPs) generated a cost of EUR 16.1 billion for passengers and airlines between 2015 and October 2025.
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A Record Festive Season for Global Air Travel
Christmas and New Year are the peak periods for air travel. Millions return home to reunite with families or take advantage of the year-end holidays.
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Airline Profits Hit Record High but Margins Stay Thin
Airlines are projected to deliver a combined net profit of USD 41 billion in 2026, up from USD 39.5 billion in 2025.
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Passenger and Cargo Grow Despite Supply Constraints
Global air travel, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK), has outpaced economic growth consistently over the past three decades, expanding on average 2.3 times faster than global GDP.
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Ticket Taxes Increase Return Air Ticket Prices by USD 30
Air transport passengers paid an estimated total of USD 60.4 billion in ticket taxes and charges in 2024.
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2024 Aviation Emissions: Efficiency Gains vs. Rising Totals
In 2024, the air transport emissions landscape reflected both progress and ongoing challenges. While operational efficiency improved, driven largely by higher load factors, absolute emissions continued to rise.
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The Impact of Exchange Rates Against USD on Jet Fuel Costs
The first chart of the week, a decade ago, showed that jet fuel price declines had uneven impacts across economies due to fluctuations in local currencies against the US dollar.
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