In 2024, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were the leading airlines in the U.S., with a domestic market share of 21 percent. That year, American Airlines had the second-largest market share of 20 percent. U.S. airlines' domestic market share The passenger air transportation market is a thriving industry, taking individuals to locations around the globe. American Airlines was the third largest airline in the North America based on operating revenue, reaching nearly 40.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Passenger airlines can face much scrutiny for their passenger satisfaction and comfort. A 2025 North American Airline Satisfaction Study by J.D. Power & Associates listed Southwest Airlines as the best long-haul, closely followed by low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are the top-ranked airlines based on 2024 domestic market share. Delta operates out of Atlanta, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Delta’s hub, sees the most passenger traffic in the United States. Chicago-headquartered United Airlines is a subsidiary of United Continental Holdings. United has flights to 210 domestic destinations and 120 destinations internationally.

In the first three quarters of 2024, U.S. airlines generated more than 240 billion U.S. dollars in operating revenue, an increase of nearly seven percent compared to the previous year. Revenue streams Operating revenue is the revenue generated by a company from its primary business activities. In the case of most airlines, we can divide operating revenue into four main types: airfares, ancillary, cargo and other. Airfares is simply the revenue generated from the sale of flights, while cargo is any additional revenue generated from transporting freight or mail in addition to passengers. Ancillary airlines are the additional fees that are sometimes charged to passengers for extra services such as seat allocation, additional baggage, meals and access to an in-flight entertainment system or in-flight Wi-Fi. Ancillary revenue can comprise a significant portion of an airline’s total revenue, especially for low-cost carriers. Finally, other includes revenue from regular non-flight services such as frequent flyer programs or consumer credit cards offered by the airline.

In 2022, Delta Air Lines generated revenues amounting to a value of **** billion U.S. dollars, making it the largest airline in the world. Delta Air LinesDelta Air Lines is one of the oldest legacy carriers in the United States and was formed by the merger of legacy carriers such as Western Airlines, which was acquired in 1987, and Northwest Airlines, which was acquired in 2008, and others. Headquartered at the busiest airport in the world, the Atlanta-based company transported more than *** million passengers in 2022, with connections to some *** destinations in the world. Delta Air Lines' major hubs The airline handled more than a quarter of its passengers at its key hub, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport , Georgia. The airport handled over **** million passengers to destinations worldwide in 2022.

In 2024, the best-rated business travel attribute of Southwest Airlines was its relationship with account managers and sales representatives, with a **** score. The lowest rated attribute of the airline, at ****, were its networks, partnerships and frequencies.

In 2024, global airline revenue amounted to an estimated *** billion U.S. dollars. This marked a *** percent increase from the previous year's value of *** billion dollars. Revenue was forecast to grow further and reach a projected *** billion dollars in 2025. Over the observed period, this figure generally followed an upward trend before decreasing significantly due to the coronavirus pandemic. Global aviation operations began to recover after the first year of the outbreak, which was subsequently reflected in rising revenues.

The statistic shows the aviation GPS equipment units sold in the United States between 2005 and 2010. The GPS equipment sales amounted to ****** units in 2005.

In 2021, hotels accounted for the highest share of travel gross bookings in the United States, generating roughly half of total sales. While the airline segment made up ** percent of travel bookings in the U.S., cruises only represented *** percent of sales.

In 2020, there were about ***** aircraft in the U.S. commercial aircraft fleet. This figure is forecasted to decrease to ***** aircraft in 2021. Aviation in the U.S. Established in the 1920s, the U.S. aviation industry grew at an exponential rate since *****. Aviation industry’s growth in the U.S. intensified additionally as a result of the need to travel more and less well-advanced other public transport methods, such as trains or busses. As of 2019, the U.S. has the most connected aviation industry worldwide, which was based on a composite measure for the global air transport network. Development of the aviation industry continues to surge in the country at a rapid pace. Since 2004 the revenue streams of U.S. airlines grew by *** billion U.S. dollars, reaching over *** billion U.S. dollars in 2019. In 2019, Southwest Airlines was the leading airline in the U.S. by brand index, which is based on overall brand health as a weighted average of quality, value, satisfaction and reputation. Southwest Airlines Founded in 1967 and based in Dallas, Texas, Southwest Airlines is the largest low-cost carrier (LCC) worldwide. When it was established, the company went through an arduous procedure before becoming a major firm for air transportation in the U.S. Yet, LCC’s high cost and service effectiveness business model was sufficiently promising over the recent decades. This distinct business model of the airline fulfilled the vision of Southwest Airlines, namely connecting people at a low-price reliably. As of April 2021, the company was the seventh-largest airline based on sales globally. In 2020, Denver, Chicago, and Las Vegas were the main hubs for Southwest Airlines by the number of passengers. During the last decade, Southwest Airlines’ revenue passenger miles (RPMs) increased continuously, reaching over *** billion RPMs.

In 2024, the United States ranked first by revenue in the 'Flights' segment of the shared mobility market among the 9 countries presented in the ranking. United States' revenue amounted to ************** U.S. dollars, while China and the United Kingdom, the second and third countries, had records amounting to ************** U.S. dollars and ************* U.S. dollars, respectively.Further information about the methodology, more market segments, and metrics can be found on the dedicated Market Insights page on Flights.

This statistic represents the sales price of aviation fuel to end-users in the United States between 1990 and 2014. The average price of jet fuel kerosene stood at around 90 US cents per gallon in 2000.

In 2020, the global business jet market was worth over 24 billion U.S. dollars. By 2028, this market is projected to reach just under 37 billion U.S. dollars. The private jet boom The coronavirus pandemic has shifted wealthy people to give up scheduled flights and instead use private jets. Flight hours of private jets have more than doubled worldwide in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter a year ago and reached the highest levels over the past seven years. The evolution is not only felt in North America but also in Europe, where flight hours have increased by more than 44 percent year-on-year. The demand for private jets is not only supported by aircraft rentals but also in the number of business jet deliveries. People no longer want to be constrained by travel restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. They are looking for ways to become more productive and the plane is seen as a productivity tool given that trips that would last a whole day are reduced to a few hours. Environmental aspects of private flying The growing use of private jets has been criticized by environmental activists. Recent studies show that those who travel with these aircraft represent only one percent of the total passengers of the airlines but are responsible for half of the industry's emissions. The same report found that private jets in the United Kingdom and France emit over a third of CO2 emissions in Europe.

Aircraft orders for industry giants Airbus and Boeing showed a notable decline in 2024, with Airbus securing 878 gross orders and Boeing trailing with 569. This marked a significant drop from the previous year's figures, reflecting shifting dynamics in the commercial aviation sector. Despite the downturn, both manufacturers continue to dominate the global market for commercial aircraft. Market dynamics and regional impact The United States remains a crucial market for Boeing, accounting for over 54 percent of the company's overall revenue in 2024. Meanwhile, Airbus garnered its largest revenue share of approximately 27.8 billion U.S. dollars from Europe. Asia Pacific has emerged as a key growth region for both manufacturers, with Boeing generating roughly 12 billion U.S. dollars in revenue from the Asian market. These regional variations highlight the global nature of the commercial aviation industry and the importance of diverse market penetration for both companies. Future growth and industry outlook Despite the current dip in orders, long-term projections for the aviation industry remain optimistic. The global aircraft fleet is expected to nearly double from 26,750 to 50,170 aircraft between 2023 and 2043. While established markets in Eurasia and North America are predicted to grow by 68 and 36 percent respectively, China's fleet is anticipated to surge by 142 percent, reaching 9,740 aircraft by 2043. This projected growth underscores the potential for future orders and highlights the importance of emerging markets in shaping the industry's trajectory.

Airbus, one of the leading aircraft manufacturers, collected the largest revenue of approximately 27.8 billion U.S. dollars from Europe in 2024. Airbus worldwide Airbus is part of the multinational Airbus Group SE. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, the division supplies airlines from all over the world with commercial aircraft. In the United States, legacy carriers like United Airlines or Delta Air Lines and even low-cost carriers like JetBlue or Spirit Airlines have at least an Airbus aircraft in their fleet. Besides airlines, cargo operators like Federal Express (FedEx) or United Parcel Service (UPS) are using Airbus’ aircraft for running their operations. However, the largest share of revenue comes from Asia Pacific, where even more air carriers chose Airbus as their aircraft manufacturer. In 2020, Airbus delivere 566 aircraft worldwide and received 383 orders. The division focuses on manufacturing narrowbody aircraft like the A320 family, or widebody commercial aircraft like the A380. The Airbus A380 is Emirates’ favorite, with 1123 aircraft ordered. The Airbus-Boeing duopoly Over the past two decades, the global market of commercial aircraft has been mainly dominated by two major players in the aerospace industry: Airbus and Boeing. The Boeing Company is also one of the largest defense contractors, its Defense, Space and Security division generating more than 26 billion U.S. dollars in revenue.

The Emirates Group's annual revenue for fiscal year 2024/2025 was approximately ***** billion Emirati dirhams. That was a considerable increase compared to the group's revenue of nearly ** billion Emirati dirhams in the 2015/2016 financial year.Emirates is a Dubai-based, state-owned airline founded in 1985 as a subsidiary of The Emirates Group. It is the largest Middle Eastern airline with its hub at Dubai International Airport with an estimate of ***** billion passengers in 2020, making it the world’s busiest airport. Travel hub Dubai Dubai is a popular travel destination amongst international tourists. The year 2019 saw about **** million international travelers arriving in the United Arab Emirates. Furthermore, the number of passengers transported by Emirates grossed over ** million people in 2018. Emirates Group The Emirates Group, founded by Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, in itself is a subsidiary owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai of the United Arab Emirates government with headquarters in Garhoud, Dubai. The group owns several subsidiaries primarily providing services in aviation, air services, travel, hospitality, retail, and education. In financial year 2022/23, the largest share of revenue amounting to ** percent was earned from activities carried out in Europe.

The Singapore Airlines Group generated a revenue of about ** billion Singapore dollars in the fiscal year 2023/2024. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore Airlines' revenue in 2020/2021 dropped to about *** billion Singapore dollars from the ***** billion Singapore dollars recorded in the previous fiscal year. However, total revenue reached its highest level over the period measured in 2023/2024, indicating a clear sign of recovery. The crash of 2020 Up to 2019, Singapore Airlines had been recording upward performance for several years. The number of passengers increased steadily between 2014 and 2020. However, with restrictions and border closures coming into force in early 2020, the number of passengers fell sharply. This led Singapore Airlines to record operating losses of over *** billion Singapore dollars in fiscal year 2020/2021. Still a strong position in the region To cope with this crisis, the Singapore Airlines Group increased its cargo activity, with revenues rising over the past year to about *** billion Singapore dollars in fiscal year 2021/2022. In addition, the airline benefits from a key location in the region, with Changi Airport consistently ranked as one of the world's best and most valuable airports, serving as a regional hub for international flights. This central position is now being reinforced in the wake of the pandemic, with state investment allowing Singapore Airlines and its subsidiary Scoot to expand their operations while competitors in the region face financial difficulties.

This statistic presents information on the advertising spending as percent of sales in the fire, marine and casualty insurance industry in the United States from 2011 to 2014, and provides an estimate for 2015. According to the source's calculations, in 2012, ad to sales ratio for the industry amounted to *** percent.

Since 2003, Airbus has consistently been the largest commercial aircraft manufacturer, delivering *** jets in 2021. Their main competitor, Boeing, added *** jets to the global aircraft fleet in that year. Airbus and Boeing The two dominant global aircraft manufactures are Boeing and Airbus. Aside from commercial aircraft, both companies also produce military aircraft, rockets, satellites, communications equipment and missiles. Boeing generates more than half its revenue in the United States, with roughly a third of revenue coming from its commercial airplanes segment. Airbus have a greater presence than Boeing in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, although their share of the North American market is much smaller. Cost of aircraft Airplanes are very expensive, with most of Airbus’s commercial aircraft ranging from ** to *** million U.S. dollars. This raises the question of how funds are sourced to purchase new aircraft. For new Boeing aircraft at least, funding is split reasonably equally between bank debt, capital markets, and cash – with cash being slightly more common.

Thomas Cook's revenues rose in 2018 to approximately 9.6 billion British pounds. The Group had responded to customer demand by expanding their summer and winter programs in 2017, helping to increase revenue. However the summer heatwave of 2018 negatively impacted sales towards the end of the fiscal year, resulting in a pre-tax loss of 53 million pounds. The company collapsed in 2019 after failing to secure a government bailout.

Why did Thomas Cook collapse? On September 23, 2019, the Thomas Cook Group was forced to cease operations after negotiations to save the holiday travel firm from administration failed, leaving a reported 600,000 customers stranded abroad and thousands of staff without jobs. It is thought that the company succumbed to the same challenging market conditions that led to the collapse of another British airline and travel group, Monarch, in 2017. However Thomas Cook already had it's own problems, as it had suffered from massive debts since forming as a merger between Thomas Cook AG and package holiday operator MyTravel Group plc in 2007. In the intervening years, various mergers and acquisitions had helped Thomas Cook to remain a major player (the brand became the UK’s largest travel agency on the high street following a merger and eventual buyout of Co-operative Travel in the early 2010s). But ultimately its finances could not be saved, as rescue talks to secure the funding needed to prevent them going into liquidation failed.

Thomas Cook’s history
Prior to its collapse, Thomas Cook was the world’s oldest travel company. Its origins date back to the 19th century, with the founding of the Thomas Cook & Son travel company that originally organized tours from the United Kingdom (UK) to Europe and the United States. The brand’s legacy survived through mergers and acquisitions of other travel companies and airlines, with the Thomas Cook Group forming in 2007. Thomas Cook’s business segments were primarily airline and tour operations, with its main markets in the UK and continental Europe. Thomas Cook Airlines Limited, the UK airline business, reported their revenues separately.

In 2019, Boeing's worldwide revenue amounted to about 76.6 billion U.S. dollars. Leading aircraft manufacturers and suppliers Aircraft manufacturing can be divided into a commercial and a defense segment. While military aircraft manufacturing is likely to see a decline in revenue in the near future, commercial aircraft production is forecast to further expand its market size. Growth is projected to be largely driven by orders from commercial airlines that are keen to meet increased passenger travel demand. The rising number of commercial airline passengers is closely intertwined with the growing affluence in emerging markets.

Although Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has entered the market, there are essentially four major jet manufacturers - including Canada-based Bombardier and Brazil-based Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica) - albeit, for many years, the commercial jet aviation market has been a de facto duopoly between the European aircraft maker Airbus and the US aircraft builder Boeing. These two companies share between them about 65 percent of the world airliner fleet.

The defense segment is expected to face military budget reductions in mature markets that will only partially be offset by increased military spending in the Middle East, Russia and China. The global leading defense manufacturers include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, EADS/Airbus and Northrop Grumman.

In the area of engines and parts manufacturing, there is great competition between a number of companies, often conglomerates that are active in a variety of industries. CFM International and General Electric and the UK’s Rolls Royce Group, a company that should not be confused with the wholly BMW-owned automobile marque, are among the largest suppliers of engines for aircraft.

The United States has by far the largest fleet of commercial helicopters in the world, with ***** helicopters in 2019. This is over four times higher than the next largest fleet, that of Canada.

Uses for commercial helicopters

Commercial helicopters serve a variety of functions across the world. Some notable uses are for: exploration in the oil and gas industry, medical evacuations from difficult to reach places, policing operations, tourism, charter flights, and filming for both film and television news. Excluded are military helicopters, which significantly outnumber commercial helicopters.

Commercial helicopter market

In 2017, worldwide sales of commercial helicopters amounted to just under **** billion U.S. dollars. The largest manufacturer at that time was Airbus, closely followed by the Robinson Helicopter Company and Bell Helicopters. While the number of helicopters sold annually has fallen somewhat over the last five years, the overall fleet size is expected to grow over the mid- to long-term, reaching around ****** helicopters in 2036.