IATA Economics

Analysis of economic and policy developments affecting the financial performance of the global airline industry.

Latest Outlook

Financial Forecast - Mar 10
The outlook for the industry based on IATA's financial forecast to 2010.
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Presentation (pdf)

Business Confidence Survey - Jan 10
IATA's quarterly survey of airline business confidence gives a forward looking view of industry prospects.
Briefing note (pdf)
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Recent Results

Monthly Traffic Analysis - Jan 10
Analysis of how the industry has performed in terms of international traffic and utilisation during the most recent month.
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Jet Fuel Price Monitor
Weekly statistics and analysis on the price of jet fuel globally and in the regions.
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Recent Key Issue Briefings

Airline Fuel & Labour Costs - Feb 10
Analysis of airline financial data to 2008 shows the trends in fuel and labour costs. Fuel remains the largest cost category, with regional variation.
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Enhanced Economic Briefings - Nov 09
Access IATA chart data and additional video commentary from Chief Economist.
International Traffic Premium Traffic
Industry Outlook Business Confidence
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Financial Health Monitor - Feb 10
Monthly review of industry financial performance.
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Cargo Market Analysis - Q1 10
Quartely chartbook with analysis of cargo market financial performance and outlook. More... (pdf)