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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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