The aviation industry serves as a vital catalyst for global socio-economic growth, driving employment, tourism, international trade, and investment. In this fast-paced sector, informed decision-making is paramount. Having access to reliable data is essential for making informed decisions, controlling costs, mitigating risks, and benchmarking performance. For more than a decade, we have been sharing access to snapshots and analysis of economic and aviation indicators through the ICAO Monthly Monitor. This year, we launched an enhanced ICAO Monthly Monitor tool that provides stakeholders who are navigating the complexities of the aviation landscape with added features to access these data.
Among the many benefits and values of using this new Monthly Monitor:
- Comprehensive reporting: Get a detailed overview of the most recent aviation traffic trends, empowering stakeholders with actionable insights.
- Large scope: Catering to all aviation stakeholders, from airlines and airports to air navigation service providers and States, the ICAO Monthly Monitor offers a broad perspective.
- Granular insights: Dive deep into the latest traffic trends, whether it’s by specific airlines, airports, States, or air navigation service providers, providing a nuanced understanding of the industry landscape.
- Monthly updates: Stay ahead of the curve with monthly updates reflecting the previous month’s traffic, ensuring stakeholders have access to the latest trends and developments.
- Artifical intelligence and machine learning: Utilize advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for short-term projections, offering forecasts for the next quarter.
- Customizable solutions: Tailor the ICAO Monthly Monitor to meet specific needs, whether it’s focusing on a particular region or type of traffic, providing flexibility for diverse stakeholders.
- Unified platform: Access a unique product that consolidates traffic trends of all aviation stakeholders in one page, enhancing efficiency and convenience.
- Dynamic visualization: Experience a dynamic, interactive, and user-friendly platform thanks to advanced analytics and visualization powered by Tableau Software, making data interpretation seamless.
- Diverse users: From States and air navigation service providers to airlines, airports, consulting firms, development banks, and beyond, the ICAO Monthly Monitor caters to a wide range of users across aviation’s ecosystem.
Regional analysis of traffic trends
Africa
- ASK (total services) saw a 5.5% increase, while RPK (total services) increased by 10.2% in August 2024, compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019.
- ASK (international services) saw a 6.8% increase, while RPK (international services) increased by 12.5% in August 2024, compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019.
Asia/Pacific
- ASK (total services) saw a 2.0% increase, while RPK (total services) increased by 1.4% in August 2024, compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019.
- ASK (international services) saw a -8.0% decline, while RPK (international services) decreased by -10.5% in August 2024, compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019.
Europe
- ASK (total services) saw a 0.5% increase, while RPK (total services) decreased by -7.6% in August 2024, compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019.
- ASK (international services) saw a -0.2% decline, while RPK (international services) decreased by -8.1% in August 2024, compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019.
Latin America/Caribbean
- ASK (total services) saw a 6.0% increase, while RPK (total services) increased by 4.0% in August 2024, compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019.
- ASK (international services) saw a 2.7% increase, while RPK (international services) increased by 1.4% in August 2024, compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019.
Middle East
- ASK (total services) saw a 3.2% increase, while RPK (total services) decreased by -0.2% in August 2024, compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019.
- ASK (international services) saw a 3.4% increase, while RPK (international services) decreased by -0.03% in August 2024, compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019.
North America
- ASK (total services) saw a 0.4% increase, while RPK (total services) increased by 11.7% in August 2024,
compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019. - ASK (international services) saw a -3.5% decline, while RPK (international services) decreased by -0.4%
in August 2024, compared to pre-COVID-19 level seen in August 2019.
Global summary of recovery to pre-pandemic level route groups
- Route groups that have reached or are fast reaching the pre-COVID level (July 2024 vs July 2019) expressed in RPK (total services) are 1: Europe – North Africa, 2: North America – South West Asia, 3: Intra Central
America/Caribbean, 4: China (DOM), 5: Central America/Caribbean (DOM). - On the contrary, top 5 route groups that are still lagging behind the pre-COVID traffic level expressed in RPK (total services) are 1: Latin America/Caribbean – China, 2: China – North America, 3: Intra China
& South West Asia, 4: China – Europe, 5: Latin America/Caribbean – North Asia & Pacific South East Asia. - Top 5 route groups that have reached or are fast reaching the pre-COVID level expressed in RPK (International services) are 1: Europe – North Africa, 2: North America – South West Asia, 3: Intra
Central America/Caribbean, 4: Central America/Caribbean, 5: Europe – South West Asia. - On the contrary, top 5 route groups that are still lagging behind the pre-COVID traffic level expressed in RPK (international services) are 1: Latin America/Caribbean – China, 2: China – North America, 3:
Intra China & South West Asia, 4: China – Europe, 5: Latin America/Caribbean – North Asia & PacificSouth East Asia.
To access the latest data in the Monthly Monitor tool, click here. We’re sharing more useful links below.
- Advanced ICAO Analytics and Dashboards covering all operational and economic parameters of aviation stakeholders can be accessed here.
- The most recent passenger forecasts for fifty route groups can be accessed here.
- The most recent cargo forecasts for six biggest regions can be accessed here.
- Click here to access ICAO Civil Aviation Data Solutions.
- To access ICAO data for the global indicator (passenger and freight volumes by mode of transport) of the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 9.1, click here.
- View the Aviation Satellite Account methodological draft document here.
- The Tableau Dashboard of Gender Statistics is available here.
- ICAO forecasts complete and sustainable recovery and growth of air passenger demand in 2024. Read more here.
- For any queries or further information, please contact the Economic Development (ECD) unit in the Air Transport Bureau (ATB) here.
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