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Air Passenger Demand 2000–2030

Aircraft travel is projected to more than double. Current forecasts estimate 1.7 billion passengers by 2030.

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Year Revenue Passenger Enplanements (millions)
2000 697.6
2005 736.6
2010 848.9
2015 1,007.7
2020 1,206.6
2025 1,433.4
2030 1,702.5

Note: Forecasts of scheduled passenger traffic from 2020 to 2030 are based on an assumed annual growth rate of 3.5% currently used by FAA

Source: U.S. DOT/Federal Aviation Administration



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