Chart of the Week

US Imports Surge Ahead of New Tariffs

17 April 2025

US imports surged in the first two months of the year, in anticipation of the Trump administration’s new tariff regime (voiced in the America First Trade Policy Memorandum published on 30 January 2025). 

Flying beans, brewed for take off

11 April 2025

Approximately 2.5 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily. In 2024, the world produced 10.5 million tons of coffee beans, a 4% increase compared to 2023.

Navigating the Skies: Market Disparity in ASEAN 

25 April 2025

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a union of 10 Southeast Asian states with a combined population of 677 million.

The role of Power-to-Liquid in expanding SAF availability

28 March 2025

The aviation industry is committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with SAF as one of the key drivers.

Interregional traffic growth reflects capacity over new routes

21 March 2025

Interregional air passenger traffic increased by 45% over the past decade, accounting for 16.5% of total traffic in 2024.

The Growing Challenge of Capacity Planning

14 March 2025

Availability of aircraft continues to be constrained by supply chain challenges and production limitations.

US federal worker layoffs and their potential impacts

7 March 2025

Around 26,500 persons had been fired from 17 US agencies and administrations, according to CNN, as of 28 February 2025.

ICW regulations prevent efficient waste management

28 February 2025

A number of countries have introduced legislation on handling and disposing of catering waste from international flights to protect their agricultural sectors, particularly concerning animal health.

Airline cabin waste – progress toward a circular economy

21 February 2025

Effective waste management is critical to the air transport industry's efforts to achieve a circular economy and minimize its environmental impact.

Romance on the Rise?

14 February 2025

Is the world getting more romantic? The value of the trade in flowers transported by air has risen in a rather spectacular fashion from USD 852 million in 2003 to USD 3.7 billion in 2024 - a four-fold increase.

Fewer new airlines starting but also fewer exits

7 February 2025

In 2024, 28 new airlines started operations, while 19 airlines ceased flying.

The significant value of air transport to the global economy

31 January 2025

Aviation serves as the only rapid global transportation network, making it indispensable for international business and tourism.

Record election year 2024 delivers change

24 January 2025

2024 was a record election year. Across the globe, 4.2 billion people went to the polls, representing around 60% of global GDP and 59% of passenger air traffic (measured by O-D passenger numbers).

Public and private money favors Oil over Clean Energy

17 January 2025

As the world continues to subsidize oil and gas companies directly, creating a most unlevel playing field for renewable energy producers, we note that export credits also favor the fossil fuel companies.