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16.10.2020

What do the new GDP and trade forecasts suggest for air cargo

Updated trade forecasts highlight the risk that the rebound in air cargo in 2021 might be slower than expected

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
09.10.2020

Airline industry will continue to burn through cash until 2022

With unavoidable costs and a weak recovery in passenger demand, airlines will burn through cash until 2022

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
02.10.2020

Air cargo traffic not keeping up with export orders

With the inventory-to-sales ratio having returned to pre-crisis values, restocking may not provide the usual boost to air cargo.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
25.09.2020

Forward bookings point to a challenging winter quarter

From comparable points in time, forward bookings appear weaker for Q4 than for Q3.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
18.09.2020

Cash may run out for some airlines during tough winter season

Most airlines' cash balances would not last long if the rate of cash burn seen in Q2 persists.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
11.09.2020

Cargo capacity shortage driving trade lane differences

The large difference in cargo volumes across trade lanes is driven by trade patterns and capacity constraints

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
04.09.2020

Economy passengers moving into business class

Comparing fares and demand across cabin class shows travellers are moving into business class

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
28.08.2020

Airline shares fail to recover with global equity markets

We show that while the overall equity markets have recently fully recovered, airline share prices have barely risen from the low point in March.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
21.08.2020

COVID-19 lowers airline credit ratings and raises the cost of debt

This week's chart takes a closer look at how airlines' credit rating changed after the coronavirus crisis.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
14.08.2020

Restoring confidence will be key for recovery in air travel demand

We look at business and consumer confidence and the link with air transport developments in recent months.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week