How has aviation impacted the economy?

Aviation contributed 2.3 percent of GDP, the value-added measure of overall U.S. economic activity. Considering only the direct sectors, aviation contributed 1.3 percent of GDP, $534.7 billion in economic activity, and 2.6 million jobs.



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Aviation provides the only rapid worldwide transportation network, generating economic growth, creating jobs, and facilitating international trade and tourism.

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Increased Global Connectivity Airliners have made the world a smaller place, connecting people and cultures across continents. With the advent of commercial air travel, cities and countries that were once far-flung and difficult to access are now just a few hours away.

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In fact, if the entire aviation sector were a country, it would be one of the top 10 carbon-polluting nations on the planet. Air travel is also currently the most carbon intensive activity an individual can make.

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Advantages of Air Transport
  • High Speed. Air is the type of freight capable of traveling long distances in short periods of time. ...
  • Fast Service. ...
  • Send almost everywhere your freight. ...
  • High Standard of Security. ...
  • Natural Route. ...
  • There is less need for heavy packaging.


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