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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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The need for smarter ESG reporting requirements
Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting regulations are emerging worldwide.
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Novel CDR: gaining traction with each year
Purchases of novel CDR credits have significantly increased since 2023, and the first half of 2025 marked the highest volume of CDR purchases yet in a year, approximately 16 million credits.
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ICAO 42nd Assembly – Key environment-related outcomes
The 42nd ICAO Assembly was held in Montréal, Canada, from 23 September to 3 October 2025. On environmental matters, IATA was pleased to note that the Assembly reaffirmed the commitment of Member States to achieving net-zero carbon emissions for international aviation by 2050, underpinned by concrete actions.
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The impact of vPM on contrail-cirrus radiative forcing
Contrails are known to have a global net warming climate impact. Aircraft gas turbine engines emit a mixture of particulate matter, including both non-volatile (nvPM) and volatile particulate matter (vPM), which contribute to the formation of contrails.
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The world’s two most populous nations to resume direct flights
The India–China air corridor is reopening for passengers after a five-year suspension, marking a notable step toward renewed cooperation between the world’s two most populous nations and two of Asia’s largest economies.
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The evolving US federal support for biofuels
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) continues and even prolongs federal support for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but priorities shift toward domestic biofuel and agricultural support.
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