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Global Outlook for Air Transport - December 2025

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

Air Cargo Volumes Rise Despite Network Turmoil.
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Air Passenger: Monthly Market Analysis

April Sees the First Traffic Contraction Since Covid.
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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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29.11.2018

Regional Briefing - North Asia - November 2018

A summary of the latest available data and current issues across a number of key economic, market and industry variables in North Asia.

  • Regional Economic Briefings
23.11.2018

One size does not fit all when it comes to airline profitability

This week's chart illustrates that airlines can (or cannot) achieve success whatever their sizes and business models.

  • Chart of the Week
16.11.2018

Fuel efficiency gains: airlines compare favorably vs other modes

Air transport fuel efficiency has improved on average 2.2% each year since 1990.

  • Chart of the Week
14.11.2018

Airlines Financial Monitor - October 2018

Initial airline financial releases for Q3 2018 indicate that the squeeze on profit margins persisted into the quarter

  • Market Developments
  • Airlines Financial Monitor
09.11.2018

No simple link between oil prices and industry profitability

High jet fuel prices need not negatively affect profitability if airlines pass their changes in costs onto customers

  • Chart of the Week
06.11.2018

Air Passenger Monthly Analysis - September 2018

Weather effects at play in Sept, but upward RPK trend slowed in Q3

  • Market Developments
  • Air Passenger Monthly Analysis
05.11.2018

Air Freight Monthly Analysis - Sep 2018

Softer demand drivers, but cargo volumes are still trending higher

  • Market Developments
  • Air Freight Monthly Analysis
02.11.2018

A little bit of fun for Halloween...

The 3-letter airport codes probably weren't designed for this...

  • Chart of the Week
30.10.2018

Regional Briefing - Africa & Middle East - October 2018

A summary of the latest available data and current issues across a number of key economic, market and industry variables in Africa & Middle East.

  • Regional Economic Briefings
30.10.2018

Regional Briefing - Americas - October 2018

A summary of the latest available data and current issues across a number of key economic, market and industry variables in the Americas.

  • Regional Economic Briefings