Here’s our updated model through October 2024. Note the data uses fiscal years. Notes: Passengers and flights are softening as the summer holidays start, which is not a great sign. However, the airlines manage capacity tightly, as we see PAX/flight…
The aviation industry maintained its continued growth in August 2024, with passenger demand surging by 8.6% year-on-year. This growth, coupled with a 6.5% increase in capacity, resulted in a record-breaking load factor of 86.2%, highlighting the strong demand for air…
The air cargo industry demonstrated its enduring strength in August, with global demand surging by 11.4% year-on-year (YoY). This marks the ninth consecutive month of double-digit growth, solidifying the industry’s position as a key driver of global trade. August’s performance…
Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, announced it ordered 60 Airbus A321 family jets as it prepares to start operations in 2025. This deal means the airline now has 132 aircraft on order. Last year, the airline ordered 39 787s with options.…
Boeing has long been the dominant OEM in the air freight business. We developed the following model using data from the US DoT’s T2 dataset. Please click the double-headed arrow at the bottom right for optimal viewing. McDonnell Douglas was…
The operational integration and legal merger of Air India Express Ltd and AIX Connect Pvt Ltd (earlier known as AirAsia India) have been approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Indian aviation watchdog. The two entities have…