Could anyone imagine, in the middle of Covid back in 2022, that within three years air travel demand, the global aircraft fleet, and airline profitability would reach all-time highs during 2025? Yet that trifecta did occur as commercial aviation once again proves its ability to rebound and grow. Such dynamism has important messages for Ireland and its policy formation around an industry that is critical to the success of the Irish economic model.  The airline body IATA expected air passenger demand to grow 5.2 per cent in 2025. Cargo traffic too has expanded by over 3 per cent in the…

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