CAAC: 2018 aviation revenue reached USD128bn, 2019 pax to increase 11%, cargo up 6%

CAAC reported (07-Jan-2019) China's aviation industry operating revenue increased 17% year-on-year to CNY875 billion (USD127.7 billion) in 2018. CAAC also reported the following traffic highlights:

• 2018:
  • Passengers: 610 million, +10.9% year-on-year;
  • Cargo: 7.39 million tonnes, +4.6%;
  • Aircraft movements: More than one million;
• 2019 forecast:
  • Passengers: 680 million, +11%;
  • Cargo: 7.9 million tonnes, +5.7%. [more - original PR - Chinese]