Industry supports 65.5m jobs globally: research
The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released yesterday by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG).
The report, Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders, explores the fundamental role civil aviation plays in today's society and addresses the economic, social and environmental impacts of this global industry.
Launching the report at the ATAG Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva, ATAG's Executive Director, Michael Gill, said “ let's take a step back and think about how advances in air transport have changed the way people and businesses connect with each other - the reach we have today is extraordinary. More people in more parts of the world than ever before are taking advantage of safe, fast and efficient travel.
“There are over 10 million women and men working within the industry to make sure 120,000 flights and 12 million passengers a day are guided safely through their journeys. The wider supply chain, flow-on impacts and jobs in tourism made possible by air transport show that at least 65.5 million jobs and 3.6 per cent of global economic activity are supported by our industry," he said.
