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Aircraft Shortages, Pilot Gaps, and Profit Surges: Inside IATA’s 2025 Aviation Forecast

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Release Date: 06/11/2025

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We break down the 2025 IATA Global Air Transport Summary through the lens of today’s pilot. From aircraft shortages and shifting regional demand to labor pressure and financial highs, this episode delivers an unfiltered, real-world take on where the industry is going—and how to align your career to ride the momentum. Understand how environmental policy, geopolitics, and the demand for skilled aviators are reshaping opportunity zones across the globe.

 

⏱️ TIME-STAMPED FLIGHT PLAN

 

  • 00:00 - 00:25: Welcome to Bryan Air – Setting the Stage

  • 00:25 - 02:05: Breaking Down the IATA Global Air Transport Summary – What the 2025 snapshot reveals about global trends

  • 02:05 - 04:05: The Great Aircraft Shortage Crisis – Why manufacturers can’t keep up and what that means for fleet renewals

  • 04:05 - 05:41: Passenger Traffic Growth: Regional Winners and Losers – The Middle East boom vs Africa and Europe’s slower rebound

  • 05:41 - 07:17: The Cargo Conundrum – A tale of divergence: belly cargo vs freighters

  • 07:17 - 08:27: Financial Performance – Profits are up, but not without turbulence

  • 08:27 - 09:27: The Fuel Factor – Lower prices, higher pressure from environmental forces

  • 09:27 - 10:38: Labor Market Dynamics – The global pilot shortage still dominates recruiting

  • 10:38 - 12:26: Geopolitical Impacts – War zones, closed airspace, and regulatory risk

  • 12:26 - 27:31: Opportunities and Skills Evolution – Middle East opportunities, digital upskilling, and leadership readiness

  • 27:31 - END: Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

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  • [2025 IATA Global Air Transport Summary]: The official industry outlook for the year ahead – Industry Report Link

  • [Interstellar Accelerator]: Your flight plan for scaling beyond the flight deck – https://flightdeck.bryanroseveare.com/

  • [Future Proof Your Time App]: Turn downtime into leverage – Coming Soon

  • [AVIXOO Platform]: Transforming aviation job access with visibility and credibility – https://avixoo.com/

 

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