Aviation industry data-driven insights

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Pathways and Product Slate

3 May 2024

Aviation Net-zero CO2 2050 aspirations need various measures, including fleet renewal, operational efficiency, and the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Non-traditional markets lead in the Americas region

26 April 2024

In the Americas, most markets have recovered or surpassed the 2019 levels in terms of both the number of passengers carried and the available seat capacity in 2023.

Net-zero transition: multiple levers in different combinations

19 April 2024

IATA and partners published the first comprehensive review that compares 14 leading net zero CO2 transition roadmaps for aviation.

More aircraft are leased than owned by airlines globally

12 April 2024

Airlines have a choice between buying their aircraft or leasing them. Leasing has emerged as the preferred option, rising from roughly 10% of the total fleet in the 1970s to 58% at the end of 2023.

Mixed outcomes, positive outlook for Middle East & Africa 

5 April 2024

Load factors in the Middle East and Africa region improved significantly in 2023, as the number of origin-destination passengers reached 105% of 2019 levels, while the number of available seats reached 101%.