The forecast for the civil aviation passenger and freight traffic of domestic routes in China shows a progressive increase from 2024 to 2028, reaching 1.28 Hundred Billion Tonne Kilometers in 2028. The value for 2023 stood at 0.97 Hundred Billion Tonne Kilometers. Comparing year-on-year variations reveals consistent growth: approximately 5.8% from 2024 to 2025, 5.5% from 2025 to 2026, 6.1% from 2026 to 2027, and 4.9% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years is estimated to be around 5.5%.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements in aviation that could improve operational efficiencies and increase capacities.
Government policy changes and economic factors that could impact travel demand.
Environmental regulations that may influence the growth of passenger and freight traffic.
Emerging competitors in the transportation sector, including high-speed rail developments.