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The world of aviation in numbers: Seven insights from IATA's latest statistics

The United States remains the world's largest aviation market, but China is closing the gap. Premium travel is growing faster than economy almost everywhere except Europe. And the world's busiest air route is probably not the one you think.

Leif Holmkvist Leif Holmkvist

Published 16 July 2026 - 15:46

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The world of aviation in numbers: Seven insights from IATA's latest statistics

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