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Global Outlook for Air Transport - June 2026

A semi-annual report about developments in the airline industry.
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Chart of the Week

Aviation industry data-driven insights every Friday.
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Air Cargo: Monthly Market Analysis

Trans-Pacific Strength Anchors Global Cargo Expansion.
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Air Passenger: Monthly Market Analysis

Second Monthly Traffic Contraction in May.
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Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook - Q1 2026

A quarterly review of the industry passenger, cargo, and financial performance.
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Value of Aviation - Country Reports

A list of IATA's report about the value of air transport in over 80 countries.
International Tax Governance
International Tax Governance
Trends and implications for the international air transport industry. [May 2026]
The Middle East in Global Air Traffic
The Middle East in Global Air Traffic
Effect of recent geopolitical disruptions. [May 2026]
Regional Air Connectivity - Country Snapshots
Regional Air Connectivity - Country Snapshots
The IATA Regional Connectivity Snapshots provide a concise, data‑driven view of how regional air route networks are evolving across selected markets, highlighting changes in the network, capacity, and airline presence over time. [May 2026]
International Air Connectivity in 2025 - Global Trends and Developments
International Air Connectivity in 2025 - Global Trends and Developments
Global international air connectivity as measured by IATA’s Air Connectivity Index increased solidly by 9% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025. [March 2026]
Air Cargo as an Enabler of Export Growth and Diversification - The case of Peru
Air Cargo as an Enabler of Export Growth and Diversification - The case of Peru
Peru’s experience over the past decade provides a clear illustration of how air cargo can support export growth and diversification, and how its contribution evolves as products, logistics capabilities, and markets develop. [March 2026]
Air Cargo, Trade, and Economic Growth in 2025
Air Cargo, Trade, and Economic Growth in 2025
Providing resilience amidst policy uncertainty. [March 2026]
IATA Long-Term Air Transport Passenger Demand Projections
IATA Long-Term Air Transport Passenger Demand Projections
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed a new proprietary model to generate Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for passenger air transport to 2050. [February 2026]
Air Traffic Control Delays in Europe
Air Traffic Control Delays in Europe
An overview of the economic consequences. [February 2026]

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19.09.2025

Biomass Feedstocks Are the Key to SAF Scale-up

Global biomass feedstocks are expected to be the key resource for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production through 2050.

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12.09.2025

From Disruption to Constraint: The Aircraft Delivery Dilemma

The global commercial aircraft shortage, which began building in 2019, has evolved into one of the most pressing challenges in the aviation industry.

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05.09.2025

Vertical Deals Dominate Airline M&A Landscape

After a sharp drop in 2020, M&A activity in the airline sector rebounded strongly in 2021 and peaked in 2022.

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29.08.2025

The Benefit of the EU ETS SAF Allowances Is Limited

With the intention to encourage the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the European Union (EU), the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) SAF Allowance scheme was introduced to cover a certain portion of the SAF premium.

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22.08.2025

Mind the Gap: SAF Inclusion in Flight Emissions Data

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is emerging as a key differentiator among airlines in reducing per-passenger flight emissions.

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15.08.2025

Europe’s Widening Jet Fuel Deficit: Challenges for Airlines’ Fuel Supply Security

Europe faces a persistent and widening deficit in jet fuel supply as its own production declines due to refinery closures, while demand continues to grow steadily.

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08.08.2025

Growing Airline Engagement in SAF Agreements

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plays a central role in achieving the air transport industry’s net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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31.07.2025

Cost Disadvantage of African Airlines

African airlines continue to face a steep cost disadvantage compared to their global peers.

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25.07.2025

The Weaker US Dollar Provides Relief for Airlines in H1 2025

The US dollar depreciated by 7% against its trading partners’ currencies over the first half of 2025, the steepest first‑half-year slide on record.

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18.07.2025

Argentina’s Open Skies Boosts the International Market

Argentina introduced an "Open Skies" policy in 2024, by signing over 14 new or revised international air service agreements, opening its airspace to greater competition and connectivity.

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