IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has revealed that widespread airspace closures across the Middle East since February 28, 2026, have resulted in a 59% reduction in all flights operating to, from, and within the region. This is based on data accurate up to and including March 22, 2026. Data from IBA’s Insight aviation […]
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IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has announced two senior promotions within its Technical and Asset Management division, alongside the forthcoming retirement of Technical Director Paul Brooker at the end of March 2026. Denis Brailsford has been promoted to Head of Technical and Asset Management. Since joining IBA in 2021, he has led the
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Macroeconomic and Airline Outlook The economic outlook for 2026 looks broadly similar to that of 2025, with plenty of disruption, rapid market reactions and, hopefully, a gradual descent towards calmer conditions. Inflation is easing, interest rates are drifting lower, and oil prices are expected to remain subdued, reflecting weaker demand from China and steady supply
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IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory firm, has reported that Boeing aircraft deliveries in 2025 rose by 69% year-on-year compared with 2024 and were 16% above 2023 levels, signalling a strong recovery and helping to stabilise global aircraft production. Analysis from Stuart Hatcher, Chief Economist and Chief Data Officer at IBA, together with IBA
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IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, reports that North America is currently the only global region on track to meet the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) cleaner-energy goal for 2030: a 5% reduction in CO₂ emissions from international aviation through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other clean-energy sources. All other
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IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, reports that airline capacity to North America (scheduled seats) for Thanksgiving 2025 is up 2.0% year on year, led by a 2.8% increase from full-service carriers. However, despite this uplift, airline profitability continues to decline, with operating margins tightening across both full-service and low-cost segments. Data from
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IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory firm, has reported that more than 90% of the global Boeing 737-900ER fleet remains active. This reflects the aircraft’s enduring strength in the market, its long-term potential, and expanding prospects from new freighter conversion programmes. The latest findings from IBA’s Aircraft Market Intelligence Report (AMIR) indicate that the 737-900ER
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IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has appointed Dr Stuart Hatcher as its new Chief Data Officer. He will hold this position alongside his current role as Chief Economist. The move underscores IBA’s focus on delivering sharper data-driven insights and maintaining its reputation for aviation intelligence excellence. In his expanded role, Dr Hatcher will
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IBA, the aviation market intelligence and consultancy company, has released new insights into the soaring value of airport slots, as unprecedented demand at London Heathrow (IATA: LHR) continues to drive record prices. Slot transactions at Heathrow frequently make headlines due to the high amounts airlines are prepared to pay for access. However, the underlying factors
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IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory firm, has reported that market values for new-generation wide-body aircraft have increased by an average of 11.6% since 2021. This reflects a sustained recovery in long-haul demand, ongoing fleet renewal and strong aircraft trading activity. According to IBA Insight, values had fallen sharply during the pandemic, dropping by
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