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Chart of the Week - 15 August 2025

Europe’s widening jet fuel deficit challenges airlines’ fuel supply security

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August 2025

Life cycle assessment methodology for single-use plastic products in the airline sector

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June 2025

Air Cargo Market Analysis

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Air Passenger Market Analysis

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The non-CO2 climate co-benefit of SAF and other fuels with low aromatic and sulfur content

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Economics Publications

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Global Outlook for Air Transport - June 2025

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Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook - Q1 2025

A quarterly review of the industry passenger, cargo, and financial performance.

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Charts of the Week

Europe’s widening jet fuel deficit challenges airlines’ fuel supply security

15 August 2025

Europe faces a persistent and widening deficit in jet fuel supply as its own production declines due to refinery closures, while demand continues to grow steadily.

Growing airline engagement in SAF agreements

8 August 2025

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plays a central role in achieving the air transport industry’s net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Cost disadvantage of African airlines

31 July 2025

African airlines continue to face a steep cost disadvantage compared to their global peers.

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Briefs and Facts

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.

Airfare, Jet Fuel Price and Inflation - Facts

22 November 2024

This report presents trends in airfares, jet fuel prices, and consumer prices from January 2015 to August 2024. It serves as a practical reference for airlines, regulatory authorities, and other industry professionals by offering a clear view of historical price changes.

Aviation Value Chain

15 February 2024

An analysis of investor returns in 2022 within the aviation value chain. This publication provides insight and interpretation from IATA into the 2022 economic performance of the aviation value chain.

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