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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Thanks to a 10.4% year-on-year surge, global passenger demand exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 3.8% in 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) data released on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The aviation industry also saw its highest-ever load factor for the year, reaching 83.5%.<\/p>\n

Capacity expanded by 8.7% at an annualized pace, showcasing airlines\u2019 ability to meet growing passenger demand while achieving operational efficiency.<\/p>\n

IATA Director General Willie Walsh highlighted the strong appetite for travel, underscoring the industry’s resilience and recovery.<\/p>\n

“Aviation growth reverberates across societies and economies at all levels through jobs, market development, trade, innovation, exploration, and much more,” he said.<\/p>\n

International travel saw remarkable growth, with demand increasing by 13.6% compared to the previous year. Domestic travel also showed solid annual gains, with 5.7%.<\/p>\n

Walsh pointed to critical challenges for the sector, underlining the importance of safety, particularly following Wednesday\u2019s mid-air collision between a passenger plane and an army helicopter near Washington, and called for renewed focus on sustainable practices.<\/p>\n

Despite record investments in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) last year, its availability remains limited, meeting less than 0.5% of the industry\u2019s needs, he said.<\/p>\n

“Governments could fortify their national energy security and unblock this problem by prioritizing renewable fuel production from which SAF is derived,” Walsh said.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, IATA projects continued demand growth in 2025, with an estimated 8% increase, aligning with historical trends.<\/p>\n

In a separate statement on Wednesday, the IATA said global demand for air freight, measured in cargo ton-kilometers, surged 11.3% in 2024.<\/p>\n

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