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February 5, 2025

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10 Key Trends Shaping Global Air Travel By 2043
(SOURCE: SIMPLE FLYING)

Airbus and Boeing have released their reports on the projected future of the global aviation industry. The reports are notable for highlighting how increasingly important Asia is and that the industry is expected to continue growing in the foreseeable future. Forecasting future demand is incredibly important for Airbus and Boeing, as they have to plan decades in advance with designing new aircraft and developing new technologies. At the same time, it also takes years to expand manufacturing capacity to meet demand. The aviation analytics company, Cirium, anticipates 45,900 new aircraft deliveries by 2043 worth $3.3 trillion . Here are some of the key aviation trends by 2043.

 
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Bahrain Airport Company Kicks off 2025 Runway Maintenance Plan (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

Icelandair Unveils US Route (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

Top 10: The Safest Low-Cost Airlines in the World in 2025 (AEROTIME)

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Top 8 Sustainability Trends Impacting Business Travel in 2025 (HOSPITALITY NET)

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New EU Reforms to 'Simplify' Corporate Sustainability Reporting (BTN EUROPE, GBTA FEATURED)

How to Optimize Your Hotel for AI Search Like ChatGPT (MEWS)

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Travelport and Atriis launch NDC Content from Travelport+ (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA)

The Shifting Loyalty Landscape in Travel (PHOCUSWIRE)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

China and United States - United States Postal Service temporarily suspends acceptance of inbound packages from China as of Feb. 5. Shipping disruptions likely.

Philippines - Elevated Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease activity reported in Bulacan, Philippines, in early February. Use basic health precautions.

United Kingdom - Authorities suspend services at City Thameslink Station in London, UK, through late Feb. 5 due to flooding from burst water main.

United States - Activists likely to continue rallies across the US through at least mid-February to denounce ICE deportation operations. Disruptions likely.

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