Market Trends
Georgia’s leading airports now handle four million passengers a year; 43% traffic growth in 2017; growing demand for European services
Georgia’s three leading airports of Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi combined processed over 4.06 million passengers in 2017, up from 2.84 million in 2016. One of the country’s leading markets is to Europe, and with 16 new routes to the continent planned for 2018 so far, anna.aero decided to investigate the market further.
easyJet is averaging 60 daily departures more than the second largest airline at Europe’s leading ski airports; Salzburg’s the most peaky
With the ski season in Europe now well and truly under way, anna.aero has decided to investigate the operations at the continent’s leading ski airports to see which are the busiest days of operation for carriers, and to establish which airlines dominate the mountainous regions of Europe at this time of year.
Airbus and Boeing increased productivity in November by 15%, delivering a combined 144 aircraft; Emirates welcomes 100th A380
Airbus and Boeing together delivered 144 aircraft in November, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity when compared to the 125 units they handed over in November 2016. The result of month 11 is the best that the duo have registered this year in terms of deliveries, beating the 139 units they distributed in June.
China-Thailand market sees significant growth over past 10 years; Thai AirAsia is largest carrier, while Bangkok airports provide most capacity
The China-Thailand market experienced a 9% year-on-year increase in capacity from 2016 to 2017 and has now witnessed eight consecutive years of growth. anna.aero has been hard at work identifying key network development trends between the two Asia Pacific nations, including the fastest growing airlines and airports.
Airbus and Boeing’s delivery productivity increased 10% in October; European giant outperforms Boeing for only second time this year
A total of 119 aircraft were delivered by Airbus and Boeing in October, 11 more units than the pair managed during the same month of 2016. For only the second time this year, Airbus led the delivery charge, with it handing over seven more aircraft than Boeing in the tenth month of this year.
Italy–Spain market experiences four years of consecutive growth; LCCs are leading airlines and continue to add capacity
Seat capacity on services between Italy and Spain increased by 7.0% between 2016 to 2017, meaning this mature market has now experienced four years of back-to-back growth. anna.aero investigates key air service developments between the two countries over the past 10 years and identifies the best growing airlines and airports.
Channel Islands to UK market returns to growth; Flybe is the largest carrier, Jersey has most departing capacity
The market from the Channel Islands to the UK is one of the most mature in the world for commercial air services. From 2016 to 2017 the non-stop seats available in this market increased by 1.5%, representing a third consecutive year of growth. Non-stop capacity trends over the past 10 years for airlines and airport pairs are discussed here, although inter-island services are not considered.
Airbus and Boeing handed over 133 aircraft in September, the third best month of the year so far; Airbus opens A330 factory in China
Airbus handed over 55 aircraft in September, while its North American rival Boeing distributed 78. Of the 133 aircraft delivered, 73% were narrow-body and 27% wide-body. By delivering 23 more units than Airbus in month nine of 2017, Boeing has extended the lead over its European rival to 100 aircraft in the 2017 delivery race.
Franco-German market returns to growth after several years of decline, Lufthansa is the largest carrier but LCCs lead the charge
The market for air services between near neighbours and European heavyweights France and Germany is one of the most mature on the continent. Seat capacity between the two countries increased by 3% from 2016 to 2017. Franco-German network development trends are analysed here, with the fastest growing airlines and airports identified.
German domestic capacity could drop 25% in 2018 with loss of airberlin, Transavia and People’s Viennaline; Cologne Bonn leading domestic airport for growth
airberlin in 2017 offered over 8.59 million seats on domestic routes in Germany. With the loss of Transavia’s route between Munich and Berlin Schönefeld plus People’s Viennaline ceasing is Friedrichshafen to Cologne Bonn service, the German domestic market could shrink by 25% in 2018.
Argentina–Chile is South America’s fastest-growing intra-country market; Brazil’s domestic sector leads despite 0.3% capacity cut in 2017
The South American market overall has seen capacity fluctuate between 3.8% growth and 4.9% cuts in recent years, but despite this, many country markets are thriving. We take a closer look at South America’s leading intra-country markets and see how capacity has grown in recent years.
Airbus and Boeing report a 6.7% slowdown in productivity in the eighth month of this year; Hong Kong Airlines became latest A350 operator
In August, Airbus and Boeing delivered a combined 112 aircraft, with 76% of units being narrow-body and 24% wide-body. The result is 6.7% worse than both achieved in the same month of 2016. By handing over 20 more units in August, Boeing has advanced its lead over Airbus in the 2017 delivery race to 77 aircraft.