France air transport turnover index
France air transport turnover index stood at 212.87 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 Jan 1999 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 | |
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| Services turnover | |||||||||||
| Air transport (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 51) | 212.87 | 211.16 | 219.45 | 211.85 | 205.22 | 218.95 | 199.27 | 206.43 | 192.85 | 198.99 | |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 70) | 142.6 | 144.08 | 143.15 | 141.28 | 142.23 | 142.04 | 140.97 | 142.77 | 139.67 | 142.46 |
Understanding france air transport turnover index
Commercial billings generated by passenger and freight carriage through aviation activities capture monetary receipts for airline operations, airport management services, and associated flight support functions. This nominal turnover metric records total invoiced sales before tax, reflecting the monetary value of ticket purchases and cargo contracts without separating price inflation from physical carrying capacity. Unlike broad transport aggregates, this sub-sectoral measure focuses exclusively on airborne logistics and travel, isolating the commercial dynamics of flight operations from rail, maritime, or road networks.
Evaluating these monetary receipts demands attention to pronounced seasonal fluctuations driven by holiday travel peaks and shifts in international trade demand. Initial survey estimates are subject to subsequent revisions as delayed reporting from aviation enterprises is incorporated into the dataset. Analysts comparing this series with physical volume metrics should remember that nominal billings can rise due to fuel surcharges or fare adjustments even when passenger numbers remain flat.
Frequently asked questions
- What economic activity is captured by the France air transport turnover index?
- It records the gross nominal billings generated by passenger and freight aviation services.
- Does this index measure physical flight volume?
- No, it tracks nominal monetary receipts, meaning changes in ticket prices and fuel surcharges influence the figures.
- Why are revisions common in this turnover series?
- Airlines and aviation support firms often submit financial data with delays, prompting adjustments to early estimates in subsequent releases.