The air transport market in France

The air transport market covers the entire transportation of passengers or cargo by air. Although most air transportation is carried out by airlines operating between different airports, there are different types of air carriers: scheduled airlines (local-regional, domestic or international), airline alliances and low-cost carriers.

The low-cost air transport market has been witnessing significant growth, spurred by a combination of global economic expansion and the burgeoning travel and tourism sector. Originating in the United States in the 1970s with Southwest Airlines, the service has seen a marked increase in popularity since the 1990s due to deregulation. A notable upward trend is forecasted, with the global low-cost airline market predicted to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.62% from 2021 to 2025, potentially reaching a valuation of around $250 billion. The growth is particularly pronounced in developing countries. In the Italian market, Ryanair leads amidst strong competition, with players like EasyJet, Wizz Air, and Volotea expanding their presence. The shuttering of Alitalia in Autumn 2021 has opened up further opportunities for low-cost carriers to capture the market share once held by Italy's flagship airline. Despite obstacles posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the sector's growth tra

The European freight transport market, heavily dependent on road haulage, was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Road haulage sales in France fell by 20% during this period. The market recovered strongly after the pandemic The market is stimulated by the growth of e-commerce, which is experiencing annual growth of over 13%. The market is adapting by increasing innovation in local delivery and last-mile logistics. Demand trends in the French freight transport market The French transport market is dominated by road haulage, with a significant share of 89%. The sector is highly competitive, but a limited number of companies generate a large proportion of the sector's revenues. Domestic freight represents between 350 and 360 billion tonne-kilometres. International freight accounts for 37% of this figure. Manufactured goods are at the forefront of transport demand, accounting for around a third of total goods transported, measured in tonne-kilometres. The rise of e-commerce is resh