Did you know that more than 67 million passengers connected via the Middle East last year?
The region serves as a critical global bridge, particularly for Asia Pacific connectivity.
Learn more about the #WeeklyChart and global air traffic disruptions 👉 https://bit.ly/3Nt9RAn
Did you know global air travel demand, measured by Revenue Passenger Kilometers, is expected to grow by 2.9%-3.3% per year from 2024 to 2050?
Learn more about the #WeeklyChart and the long-term relationship between global economic growth and air travel demand growth 👉 https://bit.ly/4lFtSA9
Jet fuel is the highest cost for airlines (along with labor), and fluctuations in fuel prices have an important effect on the airline industry's profitability.
However, the pace of change tends to matter more than the price level.
Fuel price shocks and the #WeeklyChart: https://bit.ly/416P2O0
The conflict in the Middle East has severely disrupted global energy flows, exposing deep vulnerabilities in jet fuel security.
This crisis underscores the urgent need to strengthen jet fuel resilience.
More on the #WeeklyChart
👉 https://bit.ly/4d5K0bU
Traffic volumes during the 2026 Lunar New Year period are expected to be 10.8% higher than levels observed so far this year for a regular day, underscoring the sustained strength of seasonal demand.
Who is driving this growth?
Learn more in the #WeeklyChart
👉 https://bit.ly/4tV8U4d
Did you know that e-SAF is expected to account for over 40% of the total SAF needs by 2050?
Yet, no commercial-scale e-SAF facilities are currently in operation, and the risk of insufficient supply, particularly by 2030, is increasing.
More on e-SAF in the #WeeklyChart
👉 https://bit.ly/4qXudiU
Continuing the post‑pandemic slide in new ✈️ launches, 28 airlines began operations in 2025 — the lowest number of entrants since 1999.
Airline exits also stabilized at 28, matching the number of new market entrants.
#Weeklychart for details ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4rzZhps
Aircraft departures/arrivals in Europe rose by 8% in 2017-2025, but growth varied widely.
Sweden and Germany saw sharp declines, while southern markets like Portugal, Türkiye, Spain, and Italy grew by 17–22%; Serbia, Poland, and Hungary expanded even faster.
#weeklychart 👇
https://bit.ly/4q6VDlS
Holiday travel remains a demand barometer as preliminary data show ~270M trips over 15 Dec –4 Jan period (+7% YoY).
Popular routes lead by US↔Mexico/Caribbean and India↔UAE with Cancún, Punta Cana, Bangkok, Phuket as lead destinations.
#weeklychart ⬇️
https://bit.ly/49qYIrX
Missed a recent Chart of the Week?
Well, it's time to catch up on industry insights from the end of 2025.
The recap covers airline profits, cargo and passenger demand, ticket taxes, emissions in 2024, and more.
Access the full #WeeklyChart archive for detailed analysis
👉 https://bit.ly/3Cf7nQa
Airlines are projected to deliver a combined net profit of USD 41 billion in 2026, marking a new record for the industry.
Strong passenger demand remains the main driver and cargo revenue will be more subdued in 2026 as global trade slows.
Read the #WeeklyChart here 👇
https://bit.ly/4pGzuLL
📊 Global air travel continues to grow, but at a moderated pace.
And when speed matters most, air freight remains the preferred option. Even though merchandise trade continues to stagnate, cargo traffic is projected to grow 2.6% in 2026.
#WeeklyChart 👉 https://bit.ly/3KZ0Z43
Did you know air transport passengers paid ~USD 60.4 billion in ticket taxes and charges last year? These taxes, added to airline fares, are collected by carriers and passed on to governments.
Learn how this harms economic growth in the #WeeklyChart 👇
https://bit.ly/49YWmkB
The cost of compliance with ESG reporting requirements is an unhelpful distraction from the more urgent task of delivering actual CO2 emissions reductions.
Reporting needs to become smarter, more relevant and less redundant.
Learn why in the #WeeklyChart👉 https://bit.ly/49lIf8Q
Purchases of novel carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits have significantly increased since 2023, and the first half of 2025 marked the highest volume of CDR purchases yet in a year, approximately 16 million credits.
More on the #WeeklyChart and CDR
👉 https://bit.ly/4p3yTDf
How did the ICAO Assembly advance global alignment on aviation and sustainability?
Learn how the Assembly’s recent decisions reinforced IATA's top priorities in the #WeeklyChart 👉 https://bit.ly/47RPuE8
You likely know contrails have a global net warming climate impact. But did you know engine technologies can play a role in contrail formation?
Learn more in the #WeeklyChart about contrails, gas turbine engines, and newer engine technologies such as lean burn combustors 👉 https://bit.ly/4hnizdK
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