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Chart of the Week - 21 February 2025

Airline cabin waste – progress toward a circular economy

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December 2024

Air Passenger Market Analysis

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December 2024

Air Cargo Market Analysis

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

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January 2025

SAF Accounting & Reporting Methodology

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Air Passenger: Monthly Market Analysis

Record-breaking year ends on a strong note.

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Cargo capacity and demand close 2024 on a high note.

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Average prices paid at the refinery for aviation jet fuel.

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Concept of Operations of Battery and Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft at Aerodromes (pdf)

The Concept of Operations (CONOPS) outlines how hydrogen and battery-powered aircraft will integrate into airports, supporting aviation’s Net Zero CO₂ by 2050 goal. It details potential changes in ground handling, refueling, charging, safety, and emergency response, while identifying key knowledge gaps - helping ICAO shape future regulations.

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

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

SAF Accounting & Reporting Methodology

The IATA Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) accounting and reporting methodology is a comprehensive framework that ensures an accurate, consistent, and transparent accounting of emissions reduction from SAF use.

SAF procurement - Pricing options for different strategies

While the higher price of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) remains one of the main impediments to its broader scale-up, it is generally assumed that economies of scale will bring about competitive prices.

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Economics Publications

Value of Aviation - Country Reports

A list of IATA's reports about the value of air transport in over 80 countries.

Global Outlook for Air Transport - December 2024

A semi-annual report about developments in the airline industry, the context in which it is operating, and the challenges it is facing.

Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook - Q3 2024

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

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Charts of the Week

Airline cabin waste – progress toward a circular economy

21 February 2025

Effective waste management is critical to the air transport industry's efforts to achieve a circular economy and minimize its environmental impact.

Romance on the Rise?

14 February 2025

Is the world getting more romantic? The value of the trade in flowers transported by air has risen in a rather spectacular fashion from USD 852 million in 2003 to USD 3.7 billion in 2024 - a four-fold increase.

Fewer new airlines starting but also fewer exits

7 February 2025

In 2024, 28 new airlines started operations, while 19 airlines ceased flying.

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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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