Analyses and key forecasts for the industry, and perspectives on the world it operates in. 

Sustainability Publications

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Charts of the Week

The US Government Shutdown

3 October 2025

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.

Regional Leadership for Global Impact: Accelerating SAF Deployment

26 September 2025

The air transport industry will require around 500 Mt of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in 2050 to achieve net zero CO₂ emissions.

Biomass feedstocks are the key to SAF scale-up

19 September 2025

Global biomass feedstocks are expected to be the key resource for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production through 2050. 

Briefs and Facts

The Fiscal Landscape of International Air Transport

7 October 2025

The global and interconnected air transport industry features complex and highly regulated operations across multiple countries and jurisdictions.

Connectivity and network evolution

29 September 2025

An analysis of market dynamics in Europe and the Middle East.

Access to SAF in Europe Effects of ReFuelEU Aviation (RFEUA)

30 January 2025

The recent entry into force of ReFuelEU for Aviation (RFEUA) in January 2025 is already presenting significant challenges to aircraft operators in Europe.

An assessment of risks in 2025: Heightened policy uncertainty

5 December 2024

As 2025 is approaching fast, we assess the risks to the global economy that we are likely to face in the new year.