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More aircraft are leased than owned by airlines globally
Airlines have a choice between buying their aircraft or leasing them. Leasing has emerged as the preferred option, rising from roughly 10% of the total fleet in the 1970s to 58% at the end of 2023.
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Mixed outcomes, positive outlook for Middle East & Africa
Load factors in the Middle East and Africa region improved significantly in 2023, as the number of origin-destination passengers reached 105% of 2019 levels, while the number of available seats reached 101%.
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Air Passenger Market Analysis February 2024
Global air traffic surpasses pre-pandemic levels in February
- Air Passenger Monthly Analysis
Air Cargo Market Analysis February 2024
Air cargo growth continued to outpace macro indicators
- Air Freight Monthly Analysis
Eastern and Central Europe take the lead in 2023
In 2023, Europe as a region regained almost fully the 2019 number of origin-destination passengers. These positive results mask the large spectrum of outcomes among subregions and countries.
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The older cargo fleet hampers emissions reductions
Aircraft in service in passenger operations are, on average, 13 years old. The average age of aircraft flying cargo is significantly higher, at 25 years.
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Gender diversity in aviation improving, but more to be done
The industry’s commitment to improving the gender balance is starting to deliver results.
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Air Passenger Market Analysis January 2024
Resilient industry-wide growth brings global traffic to near recovery
- Air Passenger Monthly Analysis
Air Cargo Market Analysis January 2024
The new year kicks off with a promising start for air cargo
- Air Freight Monthly Analysis
Greenhouse gases in review
Greenhouse gases (GHG) include not only carbon dioxide (CO2) but also methane (CH4), nitrous oxides (NOx), and others. How much various parts of the global economy generate of all the greenhouse gases can be seen in the chart.
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