IATA Highlights Value of Aviation for Peru
Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is highlighting the Value of Air Transport study for Peru (pdf) as the country plays host to the first IATA World Cargo Symposium to be held in South America. The report quantifies the substantial benefits that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates in terms of jobs and economic activity in the country. Highlights from 2023 data show that aviation supports and facilitates: USD 6.2 billion of economic activity (total impact including wider supply chain, employee spending, and tourism activities), equal to 3.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). 364,000 jobs (total impact including wider supply chain, employee spending, and tourism activities), of which 36,100 are in aviation. 240,300 tonnes of air cargo. Access the full [...]