Industry Profits: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a slight strengthening of profits in 2025, with net profits expected to reach $36.6 billion.
Passenger Demand: Passenger numbers are expected to rise by 6.7% to 5.2 billion in 2025, with airlines taking advantage of lower oil prices and efficiency gains.
Cargo Revenues: Cargo revenues are expected to reach $157 billion in 2025, with demand growing by 6.0%.
New Aircraft Deliveries: Bombardier has delivered its 1,000th super-midsize jet, a Challenger 3500, to a long-standing customer.
Sustainable Aviation: Archer has unveiled its Midnight eVTOL “Launch Edition” commercialization plans, with Abu Dhabi Aviation as its first customer.
Aviation Safety: The US Transportation Secretary has announced a new plan to supercharge the hiring of air traffic controllers, while Senators introduce a bill to strengthen the workforce.