IATA

IATA LTDP: Global air passenger demand to more than double by 2050

IATA's Long‑Term Demand Projections show global air passenger demand will more than double by 2050, reaching roughly 20.8 trillion RPK, with growth increasingly concentrated in emerging markets — pressuring fleet orders, airport capacity, supply chains, MRO and decarbonization planning.

Reuters

Delta maintains Q1 profit forecast and raises revenue outlook despite rising jet fuel costs

By Reuters: U.S. airlines on Tuesday reported stronger‑than‑expected travel demand heading into the spring, supporting higher fares and revenue growth, even as a surge in jet fuel prices linked to the Iran war has pushed operating costs higher.

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