Airline Growth to Slow as Fleet and Cost Pressures Mount
More than half of global airlines anticipate slowing growth over the next three years amid surging fuel costs, delivery delays, and capacity limits. Despite narrowed overall losses in 2025, the aviation sector continues to struggle to meet its collective cost of capital.
Key Takeaways
- 156% of airlines expect growth to decelerate over the next two to three years due to cost and capacity headwinds.
- 2Global aviation losses fell 40% to $12.8 billion in 2025, with eight of 11 industry subsectors posting profits.
- 3Aircraft delivery delays, maintenance costs, and fuel volatility threaten to constrain seat capacity and passenger flow.
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