to the skies for a summer getaway. record numbers of passengers they re predicted to fly this year, with airlines raking in healthy profits and airports fit to bursting. but against a backdrop of war, economic uncertainty, and the year for global elections, can it continue? and, with our climate in crisis, can any of it be done sustainably? i m going to be discussing all of that and more here they are with a host of experts for our bumper aviation special. also, i m catching up with one of the longest serving airline leaders, the industry heavyweight yep, the big boss of emirates airline, sir tim clark. wherever you rejoining me from around the world, once again, a big hello and a warm welcome to the show. now, for many of us, it s that time of the year where we re checking our passports, getting our bags out of the cupboards, and dusting off our shades as we prepare for a summer getaway, jumping on a plane in search of the summer heat or trying to escape it. the ai
once again, a big hello and a warm welcome to the show. now, for many of us, it s that time of the year where we re checking our passports, getting our bags out of the cupboards, and dusting off our shades as we prepare for a summer getaway, jumping on a plane in search of the summer heat or trying to escape it. the airline industry is now officially back on track, after the dark days of the pandemic. and i tell you what, their outlook is very bullish. a record high of nearly five billion travellers are predicted to take to the skies this year, with the world s airlines expected to post over $30 billion in profits on the back of it. and that increase in demand, it s projected to continue with passenger numbers heading in one direction and that s up with around eight billion expected to take to the skies by 2043. good news for the airlines, but it is raising concerns over its potential environmental impact. aviation is currently responsible for around 2 3% of total glo