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26.07.2019

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.

  • Chart of the Week
19.07.2019

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.

  • Chart of the Week
12.07.2019

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.

  • Chart of the Week
05.07.2019

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.

  • Chart of the Week
28.06.2019

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.

  • Chart of the Week
21.06.2019

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.

  • Chart of the Week
14.06.2019

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.

  • Chart of the Week
07.06.2019

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.

  • Chart of the Week
31.05.2019

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.

  • Chart of the Week
24.05.2019

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.

  • Chart of the Week