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Outlook for growth appears to be stabilizing
Although global economic growth will undoubtedly be slower this year than in 2017 or 2018, fears of a sharper deterioration appear to be diminishing. Click the image to read more.
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Long-term trends remain supportive of Indian air transport growth
When comparing passenger traffic at similar economic development levels across countries, India long-term future passenger growth still looks strong. Click the image for more.
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The distinctive economic contribution of air transport
This chart shows the distinctive economic contribution of air transport at a global level, connecting more than 20,000 city pairs with at least a once-weekly service at ever lower costs to users in real terms.
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The source of the halving in air travel growth
This week's chart takes a closer look at how different markets and regions contribute to the slowdown in the average growth of global revenue passenger kilometres.
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How close is global air travel to recession?
This week's chart evaluates a risk of air travel recession by looking at two recession leading indicators: global business confidence and the US Treasury yield curve. Click the image for more.
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Quantifying the risk to air travel growth from a global trade war
IATA's current forecast for global RPK volumes growth stand at 5% in 2019. But full-fledged trade wars may slow RPK growth by 0.5% points. Click the image for more.
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Why it matters that the airline industry stays value creating for its investors
IATA expects a 5th consecutive year of value creation for investors in the industry. This will help the airlines borrowing for new aircrafts. Click the image for more.
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Airline profit per passenger not enough to buy a Big Mac in Switzerland
Based on our latest financial forecast, airlines will fly more than 4.5 billion passengers and generate $28 billion profit in 2019. Find out more by clicking the image.
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Air transport's contribution to the Republic of Korea is significant
Ahead of IATA's 75th AGM in Seoul, we take a look at the economic contribution made by air transport. Click the image for more.
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Early 2019 direction for airline profitability dependent on regional conditions
Airlines' finances have evolved differently from 2018 to Q1 2019 in Europe versus US, resulting in different profitabilities. Click the image for more.
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