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Global Outlook for Air Transport - June 2026

A semi-annual report about developments in the airline industry.
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Chart of the Week

Aviation industry data-driven insights every Friday.
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Air Cargo: Monthly Market Analysis

Trans-Pacific Strength Anchors Global Cargo Expansion.
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Air Passenger: Monthly Market Analysis

Second Monthly Traffic Contraction in May.
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Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook - Q1 2026

A quarterly review of the industry passenger, cargo, and financial performance.
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Value of Aviation - Country Reports

A list of IATA's report about the value of air transport in over 80 countries.
International Tax Governance
International Tax Governance
Trends and implications for the international air transport industry. [May 2026]
The Middle East in Global Air Traffic
The Middle East in Global Air Traffic
Effect of recent geopolitical disruptions. [May 2026]
Regional Air Connectivity - Country Snapshots
Regional Air Connectivity - Country Snapshots
The IATA Regional Connectivity Snapshots provide a concise, data‑driven view of how regional air route networks are evolving across selected markets, highlighting changes in the network, capacity, and airline presence over time. [May 2026]
International Air Connectivity in 2025 - Global Trends and Developments
International Air Connectivity in 2025 - Global Trends and Developments
Global international air connectivity as measured by IATA’s Air Connectivity Index increased solidly by 9% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025. [March 2026]
Air Cargo as an Enabler of Export Growth and Diversification - The case of Peru
Air Cargo as an Enabler of Export Growth and Diversification - The case of Peru
Peru’s experience over the past decade provides a clear illustration of how air cargo can support export growth and diversification, and how its contribution evolves as products, logistics capabilities, and markets develop. [March 2026]
Air Cargo, Trade, and Economic Growth in 2025
Air Cargo, Trade, and Economic Growth in 2025
Providing resilience amidst policy uncertainty. [March 2026]
IATA Long-Term Air Transport Passenger Demand Projections
IATA Long-Term Air Transport Passenger Demand Projections
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed a new proprietary model to generate Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for passenger air transport to 2050. [February 2026]
Air Traffic Control Delays in Europe
Air Traffic Control Delays in Europe
An overview of the economic consequences. [February 2026]

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10.07.2026

How Porto Alegre Bounced Back After Brazil’s Largest Airport Disruption

In May 2024, severe floods and landslides affected Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. Considered the country's worst disaster in 80 years, the event severely disrupted the Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), the main airport in the region and one of the largest in the country.

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02.07.2026

Ticket Bookings Showing Mixed Signs of Demand Impact From the Middle East Disruptions

Ticket bookings for the summer months between June and September 2026 suggest that air travel to the Middle East region is gradually recovering from the sharp decline of 63% recorded in March following the escalation of the Iran conflict on 28 February 2026.

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26.06.2026

A Third of Announced SAF Capacity May Never Take Off

Around 200 SAF projects have been announced globally, representing up to 30 Mt of production capacity by 2030.

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19.06.2026

Profits and Margins to Shrink in 2026 - but Remain Positive

Faced with record jet fuel prices and the major disruption in traffic in the Middle East, the air transport industry is still expected to remain profitable in aggregate in 2026.

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12.06.2026

Global Air Travel Demand to Slow to 2.1% in 2026

Global air passenger demand is set to expand in 2026, but at a significantly slower pace than in recent years.

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05.06.2026

Global Football Fans Move Early, But Not Evenly

This summer, the world's most-watched sporting event comes to North America.

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29.05.2026

Central Asia’s Growing Role in Global Air Cargo Flows

The global air cargo map is evolving with new corridors growing in importance.

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22.05.2026

Travelers Opt to Stay Closer to Home This Summer

Despite the major disruption to travel caused by the war in Iran and the exceptionally high jet fuel prices, global air passenger ticket bookings rose by 6% in March and April, for travel between June and September, compared to the same months in 2025.

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15.05.2026

Airlines Rebalance Asia Pacific Traffic Amid Iran War

The Middle East’s geographic position makes it a major global transfer hub, shaping traffic flows across many long-haul corridors, particularly linking Asia Pacific with other regions.

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08.05.2026

The Potential of Energy Crops

Energy crops can boost biomass availability while promoting positive environmental outcomes such as improved soil health, water quality, and biodiversity, as well as avoiding potential land-use-change issues.

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