Passenger Demand

Global air passenger demand fell 0.8% in August, with a sharp drop in Middle East traffic offsetting growth across Europe and other regions

Boeing forecasts demand for 1 million new aviation professionals across Asia-Pacific over the next 20 years as fleets and aviation services expand

Global air passenger demand rose 0.2% in July 2026, with strong European and Asia traffic offset by declines in the Middle East and North America

Aena posted a net profit of €1.002 billion in H1 2026 as passenger traffic rose and Spain benefited from shifting travel demand amid global uncertainty

Korean Air reported record second-quarter revenue despite lower operating profit, driven by strong passenger traffic and booming AI cargo demand

IATA said demand fell 2.2% year-on-year in May as Middle Eastern carriers recorded a 28.8% drop in international traffic

Heathrow Airport reports strong April transfer demand up 10% YoY, even as passenger numbers dip 5%. Cargo steady, highlighting resilience amid Middle East disruptions

Data from the International Air Transport Association reveal that, in March 2026, global flight demand increased very moderately, while passenger traffic in the Middle East declined sharply by more than 60%. IATA CEO: "Over the next months we could see shortages in parts of the world "

The month of March, which saw a continuation of the war in the Middle East started in February, saw a slowdown in growth in activity at Athens International Airport compared to previous months. Meanwhile, preparations continue to expand the airport for future demand

Sweden's 10 airports counted close to 2.6 million passengers in March 2026, marking an air traffic increase of just over 5% compared to the same month of 2025, amid rising demand for international and domestic routes. "International traffic was affected to some extent by the situation in the Middle East"