What is the future of air transport?

The most recent estimates suggest that demand for air transport will increase by an average of 4.3% per annum over the next 20 years. If this growth path is achieved by 2036 the air transport industry will then contribute 15.5 million in direct jobs and $1.5 trillion of GDP to the world economy.

Will the UK airports close by 2030?

The academics suggest closing most UK airports by around 2030, and closing just about all by 2050, to genuinely have no carbon emissions (offsets do not count). Only if there is spare low-carbon electricity available after 2050, could flying re-commence using electric planes or genuinely low carbon fuels.

Will air travel demand come back?

The Kiplinger Letter forecasts leisure travel will soar past business travel, but air travel demand won’t reach pre-pandemic levels until as late as 2024. After taking a drubbing from the pandemic, aviation will stage a comeback in 2021.

Will air travel continue to grow?

On a global scale, passenger air travel was expected to maintain positive growth rates in 2020, despite a number of challenges faced by the industry: airlines around the world are struggling with high jet fuel prices and sluggish economic growth. The outlook of the industry is delicate.

What is the future of air transport in the UK?

This White Paper sets out a strategic framework for the development of airport capacity in the United Kingdom over the next 30 years, against the background of wider developments in air transport.

Where can I find the future of air transport white paper?

The latest information on the government’s aviation and airports policy is available on GOV.UK. Department for Transport The Future of Air Transport Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Transport by command of Her Majesty December 2003 Cm 6046 This White Paper refers to aviation policy across the UK.

Are there any innovations in the air travel industry?

In our efforts to find innovation in every corner of the air transport industry, Future Travel Experience visited last week’s PTE show in London, where we explored some of the solutions that can help to improve the airport terminal.

What’s the future of flying according to Airbus?

Airbus has unveiled its vision of the future of flying in 2030: a concept plane that’s sleek, slim and smart. By Andrew Nusca | July 21, 2010 — 07:10 GMT (00:10 PDT) | Topic: Innovation