Aviation Leaders Discuss 2024 Challenges | Aviation Market Analaysis | OAG

Against the backdrop of the Dubai Air Show and COP28, the aviation industry’s great and good gathered at the recent CAPA World Aviation Summit in Abu Dhabi to discuss and debate where the aviation industry is heading and potential challenges in the next few years.

Global airline capacity this week stands at 97% of its 2019 level, whilst scheduled flights are at 91% so although there has been progress, the reality is that a full recovery - and indeed four years' lost capacity growth - is going to be a struggle. With this context in mind, airline leaders shared their own insights and views. So, what were those key messages and themes, and what developments are expected in the next year?