Europe Aviation Hits Historic Milestone as 2025 Flight Volumes Eclipse Pre-Pandemic Records
AviationNews – European air traffic has officially surpassed its pre-pandemic peak, with Eurocontrol reporting a record-breaking 11.12 million flights conducted throughout 2025. This achievement marks the definitive end of the recovery era, as the industry finally moves beyond the benchmark set in 2019. According to the latest data released in early January 2026, the total number of flights across the Eurocontrol area grew by 4% compared to 2024.
