The number of flights performed globally by the airline industry has increased steadily since the early 2000s and reached 38.9 million in 2019. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the number of flights dropped to 18.3 million in 2020. The flight volume increased again in the following years and was forecasted to reach 38.7 million in 2024. The global airline industry The number of flights performed increased year-on-year continuously to transport both passengers and freight. The industry’s recent growth can be attributed to a combination of increasing living standards and decreasing costs of air travel. While North American and European airlines currently dominate in terms of both revenue and passengers flown, it is predicted that future growth will be highest in markets of Asia.

In 2023, the estimated number of scheduled passengers boarded by the global airline industry amounted to approximately 4.5 billion people. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous year since the pandemic started and the positive trend was forecast to continue in 2024, with the scheduled passenger volume reaching just below five billion travelers. Airline passenger traffic The number of scheduled passengers handled by the global airline industry has increased in all but one of the last decade. Scheduled passengers refer to the number of passengers who have booked a flight with a commercial airline. Excluded are passengers on charter flights, whereby an entire plane is booked by a private group. In 2023, the Asia Pacific region had the highest share of airline passenger traffic, accounting for one third of the global total.

Projections of commercial airline flight schedules worldwide. Describe characteristics of each flight such as: departure and arrival airports, flight times, carrier, fares, capacity, and more. Projections are made at the beginning of every time period (month or year) and project the schedules for that time period until the next update is received. Data from 1979-March 1987 are available monthly. Data from 1987 onward are available annually.DATA AVAILABLE FOR YEARS: 1978-2024 (see Note for specifics)

India All Scheduled Airlines: International: Number of Flight data was reported at 18,574.000 Unit in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 18,324.000 Unit for Dec 2024. India All Scheduled Airlines: International: Number of Flight data is updated monthly, averaging 7,783.000 Unit from Apr 2001 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 281 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18,574.000 Unit in Jan 2025 and a record low of 273.000 Unit in May 2020. India All Scheduled Airlines: International: Number of Flight data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TA019: Airline Statistics: All Scheduled Airlines.

Passengers enplaned and deplaned at Canadian airports, annual.

As a result of the continued annual growth in global air traffic passenger demand, the number of airplanes that were involved in accidents is on the increase. Although the United States is ranked among the 20 countries with the highest quality of air infrastructure, the U.S. reports the highest number of civil airliner accidents worldwide. 2020 was the year with more plane crashes victims, despite fewer flights The number of people killed in accidents involving large commercial aircraft has risen globally in 2020, even though the number of commercial flights performed last year dropped by 57 percent to 16.4 million. More than half of the total number of deaths were recorded in January 2020, when an Ukrainian plane was shot down in Iranian airspace, a tragedy that killed 176 people. The second fatal incident took place in May, when a Pakistani airliner crashed, killing 97 people. Changes in aviation safety In terms of fatal accidents, it seems that aviation safety experienced some decline on a couple of parameters. For example, there were 0.37 jet hull losses per one million flights in 2016. In 2017, passenger flights recorded the safest year in world history, with only 0.11 jet hull losses per one million flights. In 2020, the region with the highest hull loss rate was the Commonwealth of Independent States. These figures do not take into account accidents involving military, training, private, cargo and helicopter flights.

Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Juazeiro do Norte: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data was reported at 0.000 Person in Jan 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Person for Dec 2019. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Juazeiro do Norte: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data is updated monthly, averaging 2,606.000 Person from Jan 2014 (Median) to Jan 2020, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60,609.000 Person in Dec 2016 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Jan 2020. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Juazeiro do Norte: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.TAB032: Passenger Traffic: by Airport: Boarded and Landed: Year to Date. Regular Transportation: Flight made with the existence of HOTRAN (existing authorized flights) thus defined by regulator. Non Regular Transportation: Commercial flight made by any aircraft without the existence of HOTRAN. Boarded Passenger: Passengers of origin, who start the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Landed Passenger: Passengers destination, ending the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Cabotage Passenger: Domestic passengers on an international flight. Please be advised that the information provided herein refers to movements of aircraft, passengers, Air Cargo and Mail are provided by the Airline through a form called Summary Passenger Embedded (RPE) Air Cargo: Refer exclusively to loads of basement.

China Air: Passenger Traffic: Domestic data was reported at 664.657 Person mn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 590.516 Person mn for 2023. China Air: Passenger Traffic: Domestic data is updated yearly, averaging 95.618 Person mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2024, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 664.657 Person mn in 2024 and a record low of 0.210 Person mn in 1970. China Air: Passenger Traffic: Domestic data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Civil Aviation Administration of China. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Transportation and Storage Sector – Table CN.TI: Air: Passenger Traffic.

Passenger Traffic: International: To India: Canada data was reported at 191,445.000 Person in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 131,038.000 Person for 2017. Passenger Traffic: International: To India: Canada data is updated yearly, averaging 43,891.500 Person from Mar 1998 (Median) to 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 191,445.000 Person in 2018 and a record low of 190.000 Person in 2000. Passenger Traffic: International: To India: Canada data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TA035: Aviation Statistics: Passenger Traffic: International: by Country: To India.

Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Jacarepagua: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data was reported at 0.000 Person in Aug 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Person for Jul 2023. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Jacarepagua: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Person from Jan 2014 (Median) to Aug 2023, with 116 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Person in Aug 2023 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Aug 2023. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Jacarepagua: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.TAB032: Passenger Traffic: by Airport: Boarded and Landed: Year to Date. Regular Transportation: Flight made with the existence of HOTRAN (existing authorized flights) thus defined by regulator. Non Regular Transportation: Commercial flight made by any aircraft without the existence of HOTRAN. Boarded Passenger: Passengers of origin, who start the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Landed Passenger: Passengers destination, ending the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Cabotage Passenger: Domestic passengers on an international flight. Please be advised that the information provided herein refers to movements of aircraft, passengers, Air Cargo and Mail are provided by the Airline through a form called Summary Passenger Embedded (RPE) Air Cargo: Refer exclusively to loads of basement. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Ilheus: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data was reported at 0.000 Person in Dec 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Person for Nov 2018. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Ilheus: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Person from Jan 2014 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Person in Dec 2018 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Dec 2018. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Ilheus: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.TAB032: Passenger Traffic: by Airport: Boarded and Landed: Year to Date. Regular Transportation: Flight made with the existence of HOTRAN (existing authorized flights) thus defined by regulator. Non Regular Transportation: Commercial flight made by any aircraft without the existence of HOTRAN. Boarded Passenger: Passengers of origin, who start the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Landed Passenger: Passengers destination, ending the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Cabotage Passenger: Domestic passengers on an international flight. Please be advised that the information provided herein refers to movements of aircraft, passengers, Air Cargo and Mail are provided by the Airline through a form called Summary Passenger Embedded (RPE) Air Cargo: Refer exclusively to loads of basement.

Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Campos: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data was reported at 0.000 Person in Dec 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Person for Nov 2017. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Campos: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Person from Jan 2014 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Dec 2017. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Campos: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.TAB032: Passenger Traffic: by Airport: Boarded and Landed: Year to Date. Regular Transportation: Flight made with the existence of HOTRAN (existing authorized flights) thus defined by regulator. Non Regular Transportation: Commercial flight made by any aircraft without the existence of HOTRAN. Boarded Passenger: Passengers of origin, who start the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Landed Passenger: Passengers destination, ending the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Cabotage Passenger: Domestic passengers on an international flight. Please be advised that the information provided herein refers to movements of aircraft, passengers, Air Cargo and Mail are provided by the Airline through a form called Summary Passenger Embedded (RPE) Air Cargo: Refer exclusively to loads of basement.

Russia Number of Flights: Domestic data was reported at 67,658.000 Number in Feb 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71,658.000 Number for Jan 2022. Russia Number of Flights: Domestic data is updated monthly, averaging 55,400.000 Number from Jan 2010 (Median) to Feb 2022, with 146 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 127,409.000 Number in Jul 2021 and a record low of 27,413.000 Number in Feb 2010. Russia Number of Flights: Domestic data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Agency for Air Transport. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Transport and Telecommunications Sector – Table RU.TE003: Airlines Statistics: Number of Airlines, Aircrafts, Airports and Flights. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Ponta Pora: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: National data was reported at 57,896.000 Person in Nov 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 57,508.000 Person for Oct 2023. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Ponta Pora: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: National data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Person from Jan 2014 (Median) to Nov 2023, with 119 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57,896.000 Person in Nov 2023 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Jan 2022. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Ponta Pora: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: National data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.TAB032: Passenger Traffic: by Airport: Boarded and Landed: Year to Date. Regular Transportation: Flight made with the existence of HOTRAN (existing authorized flights) thus defined by regulator. Non Regular Transportation: Commercial flight made by any aircraft without the existence of HOTRAN. Boarded Passenger: Passengers of origin, who start the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Landed Passenger: Passengers destination, ending the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Cabotage Passenger: Domestic passengers on an international flight. Please be advised that the information provided herein refers to movements of aircraft, passengers, Air Cargo and Mail are provided by the Airline through a form called Summary Passenger Embedded (RPE) Air Cargo: Refer exclusively to loads of basement. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Macapa: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data was reported at 0.000 Person in Jul 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Person for Jun 2023. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Macapa: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Person from Jan 2014 (Median) to Jul 2023, with 115 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.000 Person in Dec 2019 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Jul 2023. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Macapa: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.TAB032: Passenger Traffic: by Airport: Boarded and Landed: Year to Date. Regular Transportation: Flight made with the existence of HOTRAN (existing authorized flights) thus defined by regulator. Non Regular Transportation: Commercial flight made by any aircraft without the existence of HOTRAN. Boarded Passenger: Passengers of origin, who start the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Landed Passenger: Passengers destination, ending the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Cabotage Passenger: Domestic passengers on an international flight. Please be advised that the information provided herein refers to movements of aircraft, passengers, Air Cargo and Mail are provided by the Airline through a form called Summary Passenger Embedded (RPE) Air Cargo: Refer exclusively to loads of basement. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Fortaleza: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: National data was reported at 4,491,304.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,125,041.000 Person for Nov 2017. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Fortaleza: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: National data is updated monthly, averaging 2,750,383.500 Person from Jan 2014 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,701,258.000 Person in Dec 2014 and a record low of 460,371.000 Person in Jan 2017. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Fortaleza: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: National data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.TAB032: Passenger Traffic: by Airport: Boarded and Landed: Year to Date. Regular Transportation: Flight made with the existence of HOTRAN (existing authorized flights) thus defined by regulator. Non Regular Transportation: Commercial flight made by any aircraft without the existence of HOTRAN. Boarded Passenger: Passengers of origin, who start the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Landed Passenger: Passengers destination, ending the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Cabotage Passenger: Domestic passengers on an international flight. Please be advised that the information provided herein refers to movements of aircraft, passengers, Air Cargo and Mail are provided by the Airline through a form called Summary Passenger Embedded (RPE) Air Cargo: Refer exclusively to loads of basement.

Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Florianopolis: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger data was reported at 3,495,941.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,164,235.000 Person for Nov 2017. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Florianopolis: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger data is updated monthly, averaging 1,780,165.000 Person from Jan 2014 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,495,941.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 308,014.000 Person in Jan 2016. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Florianopolis: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.TAB032: Passenger Traffic: by Airport: Boarded and Landed: Year to Date. Regular Transportation: Flight made with the existence of HOTRAN (existing authorized flights) thus defined by regulator. Non Regular Transportation: Commercial flight made by any aircraft without the existence of HOTRAN. Boarded Passenger: Passengers of origin, who start the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Landed Passenger: Passengers destination, ending the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Cabotage Passenger: Domestic passengers on an international flight. Please be advised that the information provided herein refers to movements of aircraft, passengers, Air Cargo and Mail are provided by the Airline through a form called Summary Passenger Embedded (RPE) Air Cargo: Refer exclusively to loads of basement.

Thailand Thai Airways: Annual Block Flight Hours data was reported at 409,024.000 Hour in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 388,727.000 Hour for 2016. Thailand Thai Airways: Annual Block Flight Hours data is updated yearly, averaging 364,536.000 Hour from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 409,024.000 Hour in 2017 and a record low of 326,008.000 Hour in 2009. Thailand Thai Airways: Annual Block Flight Hours data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Thai Airways. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.TA022: Airline Statistics (Annual).

Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Ponta Pora: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data was reported at 73.000 Person in Nov 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 73.000 Person for Oct 2023. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Ponta Pora: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Person from Jan 2014 (Median) to Nov 2023, with 119 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.000 Person in Nov 2023 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Apr 2023. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Ponta Pora: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.TAB032: Passenger Traffic: by Airport: Boarded and Landed: Year to Date. Regular Transportation: Flight made with the existence of HOTRAN (existing authorized flights) thus defined by regulator. Non Regular Transportation: Commercial flight made by any aircraft without the existence of HOTRAN. Boarded Passenger: Passengers of origin, who start the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Landed Passenger: Passengers destination, ending the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Cabotage Passenger: Domestic passengers on an international flight. Please be advised that the information provided herein refers to movements of aircraft, passengers, Air Cargo and Mail are provided by the Airline through a form called Summary Passenger Embedded (RPE) Air Cargo: Refer exclusively to loads of basement. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Porto Alegre: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data was reported at 0.000 Person in Dec 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Person for Nov 2017. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Porto Alegre: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Person from Jan 2014 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Dec 2017. Brazil Passenger Traffic: Boarded & Landed: Porto Alegre: Year to Date: Regular Transportation: Domestic Passenger: Regional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.TAB032: Passenger Traffic: by Airport: Boarded and Landed: Year to Date. Regular Transportation: Flight made with the existence of HOTRAN (existing authorized flights) thus defined by regulator. Non Regular Transportation: Commercial flight made by any aircraft without the existence of HOTRAN. Boarded Passenger: Passengers of origin, who start the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Landed Passenger: Passengers destination, ending the trip at the airport, plus passengers on connection. Cabotage Passenger: Domestic passengers on an international flight. Please be advised that the information provided herein refers to movements of aircraft, passengers, Air Cargo and Mail are provided by the Airline through a form called Summary Passenger Embedded (RPE) Air Cargo: Refer exclusively to loads of basement.