France air transport production index
France air transport production index stood at 180.28 in Jul 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Services production and turnover table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Mar 2005 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services production and turnover table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 51) | 180.28 | 176.5 | 187.95 | 179.25 | 178.85 | 194.23 | 180.67 | 181.23 | 169.64 | 175.12 | |
| Warehousing and support services for transportation (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 52) | 113.17 | 112.53 | 112.01 | 112.89 | 110.2 | 110.94 | 111.29 | 110.59 | 110.18 | 111.48 | |
| Accommodation (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 55) | 174.02 | 176.46 | 177.86 | 177.6 | 177.75 | 177.53 | 178.74 | 183.96 | 178.43 | 176.29 |
Understanding france air transport production index
Aviation sector output is gauged by the France air transport production index, measuring real monthly passenger and freight movement through the air network. This specialized transport metric covers scheduled and charter flight operations, airport ground handling, and air cargo logistics, separating aviation from land and water transport modes. Rail networks, warehousing facilities, and courier services are excluded, isolating the specific dynamics of flight-based mobility. The series reflects physical volume trends by tracking airborne distance, passenger numbers, and cargo weight rather than fluctuating ticket and freight prices.
Interpreting this index requires accounting for sharp seasonal surges during holiday travel periods and weather-related flight cancellations. Early estimates are routinely revised as airlines and airport authorities reconcile passenger manifests and fuel records. Analysts prefer twelve-month percentage changes to bypass seasonal troughs and spikes inherent in aviation schedules. Comparing air transport activity with land transport measures reveals shifts in long-distance versus regional travel preferences, though fuel price shocks can decouple physical volume from economic value.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover land-based freight forwarding and rail transport?
- No, rail, road, and water transport are tracked in separate indices, leaving this series dedicated entirely to aviation.
- How does the index filter out fluctuating airline ticket prices?
- The production index measures real output volume, such as passenger kilometers and cargo tonnage, using deflators to remove price inflation.
- Why do aviation statistics frequently see late revisions?
- Airlines and international aviation authorities often submit final operational data after initial publishing deadlines have passed.