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Diverse regional financial performance extends into 2020
In our latest Airline Industry Economic Performance update, we forecast a small rise in net post-tax profits in 2020 on the back of improved economic growth and muted oil prices. However, this improvement in industry-wide profitability is not reflected in the performance of every region.
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After a challenging year, industry profitability to stabilize in 2020
After a challenging year, industry profitability to stabilize in 2020
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Another look at the contrasting fortunes of pax & freight markets
Ahead of the release of our semi-annual forecast, today’s chart takes a look at the cargo and passenger markets in the last three years. Click on the image to see more
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Can online sales boost the fortunes of air cargo operators?
With the Black Friday's sales, the question of the impact of e-commerce on air freight reappears, particularly in light of the current difficulties. Click on the image to see more.
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Diverging growth momentum for pax and cargo across key routes
Traffic momentum from Q2 to Q3 varies across regional routes. Generally, freight is weak but accelerating and pax is strong but decelerating. Click on the image for more.
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Heading towards a capacity challenge
Aircraft deliveries are set to reach record levels, as delayed deliveries due to 737 MAX return. Whether this leads to overcapacity will depend on airlines' response. Click the image for more.
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Demand weakness is clear in historical context as challenges mount
FTK growth is below its ten-year average across all regions. The story is more positive on the passenger side. Click the image to read more.
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Q3 Business Confidence paints a mixed picture for the outlook
October survey showed that while the operating environment remained difficult for airlines in Q3 2019, the year-ahead expectations showed some tentative signs of improvement vs Q2 survey.
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Latest IMF global forecasts provide some ‘green shoots’ for airlines
The IMF lowered its GDP and trade growth forecasts for 2019. But the forecasts for 2020 are more favourable. Click on the image for the full report
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Customer satisfaction becomes key for airlines as demand softens
IATA's 2019 Global Passenger Survey shows an improvement in satisfaction. This matters in the current difficult context for airlines. Click on the image for more.
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