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The impact of vPM on contrail-cirrus radiative forcing
Contrails are known to have a global net warming climate impact. Aircraft gas turbine engines emit a mixture of particulate matter, including both non-volatile (nvPM) and volatile particulate matter (vPM), which contribute to the formation of contrails.
- Chart of the Week
The world’s two most populous nations to resume direct flights
The India–China air corridor is reopening for passengers after a five-year suspension, marking a notable step toward renewed cooperation between the world’s two most populous nations and two of Asia’s largest economies.
- Chart of the Week
The evolving US federal support for biofuels
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) continues and even prolongs federal support for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but priorities shift toward domestic biofuel and agricultural support.
- Chart of the Week
The Fiscal Landscape of International Air Transport
The global and interconnected air transport industry features complex and highly regulated operations across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
The US Government Shutdown
The US federal government entered a full shutdown at midnight on 1 October 2025, having failed to reach an agreement granting the government spending authority.
Air Cargo Market Analysis August 2025
August showed the resilience of Air Cargo.
- Air Freight Monthly Analysis
Air Passenger Market Analysis August 2025
Record load factors in August.
- Air Passenger Monthly Analysis
Connectivity and network evolution
An analysis of market dynamics in Europe and the Middle East.
Regional Leadership for Global Impact: Accelerating SAF Deployment
The air transport industry will require around 500 Mt of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in 2050 to achieve net zero CO₂ emissions.
- Chart of the Week
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.
- Chart of the Week