The Importance of Air Transport

Air transport is increasingly demonstrating its importance in driving economic, cultural, and social development. In this article, Vina Happy Shipping explores the key roles of air transport and its contributions to modern society.

1) The Role of Air Transport in the Economy

• Aviation connects transportation networks across the globe. This is essential for international business and tourism, and it plays a significant role in economic growth, particularly in developing countries.
• Aviation transports nearly 2 billion passengers annually and accounts for 40% of the value of interregional merchandise exports.
• Approximately 40% of international tourists travel by air.
• The air transport industry supports a total of 29 million jobs worldwide.
• Aviation’s contribution to the global economy is estimated at approximately USD 2.96 trillion, equivalent to around 8% of global gross domestic product (GDP).
• Approximately 25% of companies selling goods depend on air transport. Around 70% of businesses report that air freight services are essential for serving larger markets.

2) The Role of Air Transport in Efficiently Utilizing Resources and Infrastructure

• Aviation achieves a resource and infrastructure utilization efficiency rate of approximately 65%–70%, reportedly twice that of road and rail transport.
• Modern aircraft achieve fuel efficiency of approximately 3.5 liters per 100 passenger-kilometers, equivalent to 67 passenger-miles per US gallon. Next-generation aircraft, such as the A380 and B787, aim to achieve fuel consumption of less than 3 liters per 100 passenger-kilometers, or 78 passenger-miles per US gallon, surpassing the fuel efficiency of any modern compact car on the market.

3) The Social Benefits of Air Transport

• By expanding opportunities for leisure and cultural experiences, air transport helps improve people’s quality of life. It provides a wide range of destinations worldwide and an affordable way to visit friends and relatives who live far away.
• Air transport helps improve living standards and reduce poverty, particularly through tourism-related activities.
• Air transport can be the only practical means of delivering goods to remote and isolated areas, thereby promoting social inclusion.
• Air transport contributes to sustainable development. By facilitating tourism and trade, it generates economic growth, creates jobs, increases tax revenues, and supports the preservation of protected areas.
• Global air transport networks enable emergency response operations and the distribution of humanitarian aid worldwide, ensuring the rapid delivery of medical equipment and transplant organs.

4) The Environmental Impact of Air Transport

• Aircraft fleets introduced today are approximately 20 decibels (dB) quieter than aircraft from 40 years ago, representing a reduction in perceived noise of up to 75%.
• Aircraft expected to enter service around 2026 are projected to reduce takeoff and landing noise by more than 50%, equivalent to approximately 10 dB.
• Today’s aircraft fleets are around 70% more fuel-efficient than those of 40 years ago. Carbon monoxide emissions have decreased by approximately 50%, while unburned hydrocarbons and smoke emissions have been reduced by up to 90%.
• Research programs targeting a 50% reduction in fuel consumption and an 80% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions are being pursued for next-generation aircraft expected around 2027.
• Improvements in air traffic management could reduce fuel consumption by 6%–12%, while operational improvements could deliver an additional reduction of 2%–6%.

VINA HAPPY SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED

Multimodal Transportation Solutions: Sea freight, both international and domestic, road transportation, and air freight.

Complete Supply Chain Solutions: Door-to-door delivery, customs declaration and clearance, and support for import-export entrustment services.

Cost-Effective and Efficient Solutions: Providing competitive pricing together with outstanding service quality.

Head Office Address:: No. 10 Luong Dinh Cua Street, Quarter 29, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Hanoi Branch: No. 200 My Dinh Street, Tu Liem Ward, Ha Noi City, Vietnam

Contact: (+84) 28 6674 3878

Email: cus@vhshipping.com

Website: https://vhshipping.com/