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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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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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01.05.2026

Weaker Yen Boosts International Travel to Japan

The Japanese yen (JPY) has followed a prolonged weakening trend against the US dollar (USD) since 2013.

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24.04.2026

Understanding Variability in Air Cargo Emissions Tools

There are significant discrepancies in the flight emissions data available to shippers, depending on the emissions calculator used.

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17.04.2026

Air Cargo and US Imports: Frontloading and Beyond

Air cargo was central to enabling front loading in early 2025 and continues to play an important role in US imports in 2026, notably in comparison to US imports by other modes of transport.

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10.04.2026

Low-Volume Routes Most Vulnerable to Being Discontinued

Globally, 6,500 routes operated in 2024 were discontinued in 2025. In total, routes offering less than 20,000 seats constituted 41.8% of the global network but 91.8% of all cancelations.

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02.04.2026

Loss of Within-Europe Regional Connectivity

The aviation market in Europe is expanding significantly, as passenger numbers were 26% higher in 2025 than in 2016.

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27.03.2026

Global Air Traffic Disruptions in Strategic Middle East Hub

Thanks to its strategic location, the Middle East is a global transit hub for long-haul travel. 10% of all global international Revenue Passenger-Kilometers (RPK) passed through airports in the region in 2025.

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20.03.2026

The Long-Term Trends in Global GDP-RPK Growth

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.

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13.03.2026

Sudden Change is More Challenging Than High Fuel Prices

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.

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06.03.2026

Middle East Conflict Exposes Jet Fuel Supply Vulnerabilities

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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27.02.2026

Seasonal Demand Spike Mirrors Western Holiday Highs

Traffic volumes during the 2026 Lunar New Year period are expected to be 10.8% higher than levels observed so far this year for a regular day, underscoring the sustained strength of seasonal demand.

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