Aviation traffic to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels this year

Industry analysis forecasts a shorter recovery period for aviation than had been anticipated

Avolon's report says the constraint to recovery is no longer demand for travel, but airlines’ capacity to put planes in the air. File picture: Colin Keegan/Collins

Global aviation traffic will return to pre-pandemic levels by June, according to an analysis by Dublin-based aircraft leasing firm Avolon.

Following a 70% recovery in passenger traffic last year led by recovery in Europe and North America, Asia will drive growth this year, helped by the recent reopening in China, the report states. For every two seats of airline capacity added in the world today, one is in Asia.