Aircraft movements in Australia exhibited a cyclical pattern from 2013 to 2023, with values peaking in 2019 at 1.502 million movements before a dramatic drop in 2020 to 0.849 million due to pandemic-related disruptions. The market rebounded with significant recovery in 2021. As of 2023, the volume of aircraft movements stood at 1.558 million.
The year-on-year variation saw notable fluctuations: a -43.46% drop in 2020, followed by a strong 71.23% recovery in 2021, and a modest 0.88% increase in 2023. Over the last five years, the CAGR indicates an average annual growth of 0.94%. The forecast for 2024 and beyond predicts a steady increase, with a 5-year forecasted CAGR of 0.72% and a total growth rate of 3.65% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of new technology and fuel efficiency measures on aircraft movements.
- The possible influence of environmental regulations on air traffic volume.
- Socio-economic recovery and consumer confidence post-pandemic.
- Expansion of airport infrastructure and air services.
