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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
17.05.2019

Severe damage to trade but economic growth more resilient

Find out more about what impact the increasing tariffs have on global trade, economy and the airline industry by clicking the image.

  • Chart of the Week
10.05.2019

The problem with using year-on-year growth rates as your guide

Using yoy growth rates may lead to distorted conclusions, as illustrated by the recent passenger data. Click the image for more

  • Chart of the Week