From 2013 to 2019, the employment trend in the Italian passenger air transport sector exhibited a growth pattern, peaking at 16.91 thousand FTE in 2019. The sector saw fluctuations over this period with notable decreases in 2013 and 2020, the latter likely influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past two years, 2022 and 2023, employment fell by -3.48% and -3.56% year-on-year respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years has been -2.88%, indicating a downward trend. As of 2023, employment stood at 13.72 thousand FTE and is forecasted to continue declining, reaching 11.26 thousand FTE by 2028 with an expected CAGR of -3.16%.
For future trends, it will be essential to monitor advancements in aviation technology, shifts in tourism patterns, regulatory changes, and economic stability. Strategic investment in sustainable aviation and workforce reskilling could alter the sector's trajectory.
