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Data: Air Passenger Numbers To Exceed 5.2 Billion In 2026

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that nearly 5 billion passengers traveled by air in 2025. It forecasts a 4.4% growth in 2026, with total passenger numbers expected to reach 5.2 billion. This projection is part of the insights revealed in IATA's semiannual report...
Antoine Fafard

Antoine works as an analyst with the Aviation Week Network, focusing on commercial fleets and MRO.

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