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Latest press releases and speeches

Strong Demand Growth Returns in November

Global passenger traffic rises 7.6% in November year-on-year

Press release 11.01.2017

November Air Freight Demand Reflects Strong Peak Season

Air cargo demand rose 6.8% in November 2016 compared to the year-earlier period

Press release 10.01.2017

Another Strong Year for Airline Profits in 2017

Global airline industry expected to make a net profit of $29.8 billion in 2017

Press release 08.12.2016

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Top publications

• Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)

  The trusted source to help you prepare and document dangerous shipments. Recognized by the world’s airlines for almost 60 years, the DGR is the most complete, up-to-date, and user-friendly reference in the industry.

• 20 Year Passenger Forecast

  ​Analyzing the fundamental drivers of air travel demand to identify major traffic trends and possible scenarios for the next 20 years.

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Each day more than $18.6 billion of goods travel by air – 1/3 of all world trade by value. Aviation delivers.

3.5% of the global economy relies on aviation.
Aviation supports business.

63 million livelihoods are supported by air transport.
Aviation generates jobs.

Over 3.7 billion passengers will fly this year. Aviation connects people for business and pleasure.

Aviation will cut its net carbon emissions 50% by 2050. Aviation is committed to sustainability.

Every day about 100,000 flights bring people and goods to their destination. Flying is safe

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Can planes age gracefully?

How to maintain a viable aging fleet

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Getting personal with air travel

More tech means more personalization for passengers

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Bag tracking to save airlines $3 billion

New tech can track passengers' baggage in real time

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Latest economics reports

• Airlines Financial Monitor - Dec 2016

  Released 12 January 2017

• Air Passenger Monthly Analysis - Nov 2016

  Released 11 January 2017

• Air Freight Monthly Analysis - Nov 2016

  Released 10 January 2017

• Airline Industry Economic Performance - End Year 2016

  Released 8 December 2016

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