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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

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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02.06.2020

Air Freight Monthly Analysis - Apr 2020

The decline in industry-wide cargo tonne kilometres (CTKs) accelerated in April, to 27.7% year-on-year versus 14.7% in March.

  • Market Developments
  • Air Freight Monthly Analysis
29.05.2020

Airlines got USD 123bn of government aid but USD 67bn to be repaid

This week’s chart analyzes the various type of supports that airlines have received following the COVID-19 crisis

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
26.05.2020

Government financial aid for airlines

Presentation of government financial aid for airlines

  • COVID-19
  • Market & Industry Issues
  • Presentations
  • Shocks
22.05.2020

Change in passenger booking behavior creates additional uncertainty

This week’s chart explores the change in the booking pattern of passengers observed in the China domestic market in recent months.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
20.05.2020

Airlines Financial Monitor - April 2020

Monthly review of the industry financial performance.

  • Market Developments
  • Airlines Financial Monitor
15.05.2020

Recovery in air travel expected to lag economic activity

Today’s chart compares the expected recovery in both global economic activity and air transport industry volumes over the next five years.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
13.05.2020

COVID-19: Outlook for air travel in the next 5 years

Presentation of the outlook of the recovery of air travel industry given the current situation.

  • COVID-19
  • Market & Industry Issues
  • Presentations
  • Shocks
07.05.2020

Social distancing would make most airlines financially unviable

This week, we analyse the financial impact of the middle seat polices that some airlines may implement.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
05.05.2020

COVID-19: Cost of air travel once restrictions start to lift

This week, we highlight the cost and the effects of certain measures will have on air travel.

  • COVID-19
  • Market & Industry Issues
  • Presentations
  • Shocks
01.05.2020

Cargo capacity contracts sharply despite higher freighter utilization

The week, we analyze why despite higher demand, air cargo capacity has contracted since the beginning of the epidemic.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week