How Air Transport Industry Prepares to Move 10 Billion Passengers a Year
SITA's Impact Report 2025 shows how the aviation industry is using technology, not concrete, to handle doubling passenger numbers. Borders clear in as little as 10 seconds, weather delays cut by 65%, and lost luggage down 90%. AI is moving into live operations, with SITA OptiFlight processing 2.9 million flights in 2025, saving 127,732 tons of fuel. The industry expects 8 billion passengers within 20-25 years, heading to 10 billion by 2050.