IATA
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Revenue projection for the global air transport sector in 2024 has shown a mixed fortune for regions, with African carriers estimated to record loss amid 2.7 per cent net profit margin for others.
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If 2022 was bad in numbers, 2023 turned out worse, shattering all economic projections in aviation. And for all the beautiful business plans airlines brought onboard, no operator could have seen the headwinds ahead.
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