In 2023, the revenue of global airlines estimated to 908 billion U.S. dollars. This was a 23 percent increase compared to the previous year. Over the period given, this figure was mostly following an upward trend, before decreasing significantly due to the coronavirus pandemic. The global aviation operations started to improve again after the first year of the global outbreak, which was reflected in the revenue.
Revenue of commercial airlines worldwide from 2003 to 202, with a forecast until 2024
(in billion U.S. dollars)
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IATA. (July 1, 2024). Revenue of commercial airlines worldwide from 2003 to 202, with a forecast until 2024 (in billion U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 10, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/278372/revenue-of-commercial-airlines-worldwide/
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IATA. (2024). Revenue of commercial airlines worldwide from 2003 to 202, with a forecast until 2024 (in billion U.S. dollars). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 10, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/278372/revenue-of-commercial-airlines-worldwide/
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