The sleeping dragon awakens
The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings, says Olivier Ponti, VP of insights at ForwardKeys
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The UK can fly to net-zero
The UK can reduce its aviation emissions and reach jet zero (net-zero aviation) by 2050 without forcing people to give up flying. The Conservative Environment Network (CEN) explains how to find the right balance
Why the demise of Flybe is not a surprise
The outlook for aviation industry demand in 2023 is positive, but there may be increased consolidation, and failures of some weaker players. In particular, regional airlines may be at greater risk. IBA ponders why Flybe has once again entered into administration
44,500 new aircraft worth US$2.7 trillion will be delivered by 2043
Rob Morris from Cirium forecasts demand for 44,500 new commercial aircraft over the next two decades, worth US$2.9 trillion. Global aviation activity is predicted to reach 2019 levels in October 2023
China is open: let’s not take two steps backwards
Airports Council International (ACI) World is calling on governments globally to take a coordinated and risk-based approach when managing inbound travellers from China, following the implementation of travel restrictions by several countries
Will the airline industry ever steer away from gender conformity?
Despite attempts by the airline industry to cultivate more diverse working environments, researchers have found that gendered practices and pressures still persist – with female cabin crew encountering expectations on appearance that are not extended to their male counterparts
Frequent flyer downgrades could cost $55bn in annual sales
Airlines are stopping frequent flyer status extensions, which will result in 15 million downgrades of ‘elite’ status members in H1 2023 alone, warns Mark Ross-Smith, CEO of StatusMatch. Such travellers represent roughly 30% of all ticket sales, and almost 90% of them will actively consider switching airlines, creating a USD$55 billion opportunity
Sustainability guidelines are needed, says interiors industry
Experts from the cruise, hotel and aircraft interiors sectors that attended the inaugural Sustainable Design Summit agreed that more guidelines for sustainable design need to be put in place – and for industry regulators to step up to meet these demands
Latin America continues to lead global air capacity recovery
IBA’s monthly Aviation Industry Barometer for October 2022 shows that Latin America continues to lead global capacity recovery, offering 99% of 2019 level Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) during October 2022
Global aircraft orders rise as recovery continues
A strong 2022 for aerospace recovery continues, with 299 aircraft orders made in October and deliveries close to pre-pandemic levels, finds Kevin Craven from ADS