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has analyzed the economic •4.1% of global GDP is ascribed economic benefits of aviation,
and social benefits of aviation by the airline industry such as the jobs or economic
at a national level in 80 coun- •35% of global trade by value is activity that occur when compa-
tries and used the results of that carried by aircraft nies or industries exist because
assessment to build the most air travel makes them possible,
comprehensive global picture of •If aviation was a country, it the intrinsic value that the speed
air transport’s many benefits. would rank 17th in size by GDP and connectivity of air travel
provides, or domestic tourism
Every day, there are:
Working with partners across the and trade. Including these would
industry, ATAG has expanded the •12.4 million passengers carried increase the employment and
analysis to build a unique view of •128,300 flights taking off global economic impact num-
the air transport system. Aviation: •$18 billion worth of goods bers several-fold.”
Benefits Beyond Borders (ABBB) transported
2019 provides an excellent snap- Aviation’s impact on linking the
shot of jobs, trade, connectivity, Every 60 seconds, there are: world is extraordinary. Consider
tourism, vital lifelines for many •$12.4 million worth of global the numbers in 2019:
remote communities and rapid trade moved •48,004 air routes were
disaster response prior to COVID. conducted
(We have used the 2019 report •$6.6 million worth of economic •21,187 unique city pairs were
as it takes a snapshot in stable activity supported connected
economic conditions)
Aviation is indispensable for global •4.5 billion passenger journeys
The headline numbers are impres- tourism, which is a major engine were undertaken
sive. Every year based on 2019 of economic growth, particularly in •46.8 million scheduled flights
figures: developing economies. Globally, took-off
•87.7 million jobs are supported, 54% of international tourists travel •1,478 commercial airlines
by air.
directly and indirectly operated
•$3.5 trillion is contributed to the The report states that “these •3,780 airports served scheduled
global economy figures do not include other flights
•33,299 commercial aircraft were
in service
•Air transport carried 35% of
world trade by value
Fast forward to 2023 and the
industry has almost recovered to
2019 levels.
A very important aspect of air
transport is its very significant
contribution to social benefit. By
facilitating tourism and trade,
it generates economic growth,
provides jobs, improves living
standards, alleviates poverty and
increases revenues from taxes.
ABBB 2019 stated: “The increase
in cross-border travel is a
reflection of the closer rela-
tionships developing between
Cargo is unloaded at Perth Airport. Every night 45 tonnes of express cargo - mainly countries, both between indi-
spare parts for the resource industry and medical supplies - arrives for either viduals and at state level. In the
trans-shipment to the northwest of Western Australia or local delivery. Sandie West same way, eased restrictions
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