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The unequalled importance of Air transport

Jan 13, 2014

$6.4 trillion of goods travel by air – that’s 35% of all world trade by value. Aviation delivers.

Aviation will cut carbon emissions 50% by 2050 (compared to 2005). Flying is sustainable.

57 million livelihoods are supported by air transport. Aviation generates jobs.

Airlines fly 3 billion passengers annually for business or pleasure. Flying connects.

3.5% of the global economy relies on aviation. Aviation supports business.

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