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The Thorn in the Side of Air Transport
The aviation industry is facing a growing challenge that goes far beyond fuel prices and rising demand. Behind the scenes, a severe shortage of qualified labour is slowing aircraft production, grounding hundreds of planes and creating mounting pressure across the entire air transport sector.
Things Are Moving in Air Transport
Since the beginning of 2026, the air transport industry has been undergoing significant change. In this week’s analysis, Jean-Louis Baroux explores how airlines are shifting towards improved service quality, higher fares and more sustainable business models, while low-cost carriers face growing operational and financial pressures.
Should We Be Afraid Of War In The Gulf?
The situation in the Gulf remains highly uncertain, with shifting dynamics making any clear outcome difficult to predict. For air transport, the impact is already tangible, from fuel supply pressures to potential changes in travel demand. While rising costs and longer routes may influence pricing, the industry has shown resilience in the face of past crises.
Stop The Drop in Air Fares
Air fares rose due to fuel costs and geopolitics, with airlines using surcharges despite hedging, challenging transparency and long-term price decline expectations.
Bad Times for Air Transport
Air transport recovered fast after COVID, but a mix of geopolitical tensions, operational strain, and safety concerns is now weighing on the industry.
Gulf War: Winners and Losers
Beyond the headlines, the Gulf conflict is redrawing the map of global aviation, exposing deep vulnerabilities and shifting competitive dynamics.
Geopolitics, the Main Uncertainty for Air Transport
Geopolitics has become the greatest uncertainty facing air transport today.
Conflicts, airspace restrictions, and rising costs are disrupting global operations.
Despite mounting challenges, the industry continues to show remarkable resilience.
When Regulators Do Too Much
After 16 years of legal proceedings, the Court of Justice of the European Union has fined several airlines for alleged air cargo price collusion. But does cooperation between carriers truly threaten competition—or is regulation going too far?
Change of Strategy in Air Transport
As 2025 financial results emerge, European airlines show resilience while American carriers face pressure. Amid geopolitical and operational challenges, the industry is taking a historic turn, shifting focus from fare cuts to product quality and long term value.