Air Transport Statistics (classroom)
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About the course
4-day (32 hours) classroom course

Under the Chicago Convention, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has been mandated with gathering aviation statistics from contracting States since 1947. This data is used to derive trend level indicators to support the sustainable development of civil aviation activities, concentrating on safety, efficiency and environmental protection. IATA gathers aviation statistics directly from airlines, supporting various airline industry initiatives while monitoring the industry's performance in terms of traffic, employment, financial results, environmental protection and safety. Statistical data are compiled by airlines, airports and civil aviation authorities applying international standards. Aviation statistics are widely used throughout the industry, ranging from monitoring global industry performance to detailed network planning and competitor benchmarking.
You will learn how to recognize the difference between the data gathered by different international organizations such as ICAO, IATA and Airports Council International (ACI). This data provides valuable information on global and regional industry trends, safety, environmental policy and the impact of regulatory changes that you will be able to leverage to give your organization a competitive edge.

Course code: TCVG-58
Course format
Prerequisites
- Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
- The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.
How to register
In-house training
To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the
in-house training request form or
contact the Training Specialist in your region.
Next class
United Kingdom, London (IATA)
9 - 12 October, 2023
Register before Apr 09, 2023 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
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Class no: 173025
English
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What you will learn
Upon completing this course you will be able to:
- Describe and interpret the air transport statistics available through the ICAO and IATA air transport statistics programs
- Relate the differences in traffic statistics from the various sources including ACI and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO)
- Be conversant about current standards, concepts and methodologies for compiling airline and airport traffic statistics and financial data
- Use statistics for airline industry monitoring, to identify trends, weaknesses and opportunities
- Benchmark how your national carriers are performing in relation to competitors
- Explain the statistics value chain
Course content
The key topics that are covered during this course include:
- Article 67 of the Chicago Convention under which States are required to file reports with Council
- Air transport statistics standards, concepts and methodologies
- ICAO and IATA statistics collections
- Quality Management Systems (QMS) as applied to the provision of data
- Overview of current statistical reports and products
- Statistics from ACI and CANSO
- How airlines and airports use statistical data
- The concept of the statistics value chain
Activities
- Case studies to help find a competitive edge through the use of aviation statistics
Who should attend
This course is recommended for:
- Airline, airport and civil aviation managers responsible for traffic monitoring and statistical reporting
- Finance and strategy managers from airports, airlines, civil aviation authorities (CAA) and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP)
Certificate awarded
An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.
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