France non-scheduled air freight traffic
France non-scheduled air freight traffic stood at 24,608 tonnes in Q1 2026, according to Eurostat – air passenger transport between reporting and partner countries, quarterly (avia_paocc). It is one of the indicators in the Air traffic by partner country table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2002 to Q1 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Air traffic by partner country table
| Indicator | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | Q4-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By type of schedule | |||||||||||
| Non-scheduled flights | 24,608 | 25,891.3 | 19,159.4 | 18,414 | 19,887.5 | 20,739.8 | 15,013.9 | 17,425.9 | 20,359.2 | 32,917.9 | |
| Scheduled flights | 516,855.8 | 567,807 | 521,361.9 | 512,777 | 483,681.5 | 561,919.4 | 511,057.7 | 505,924.6 | 488,788.1 | 561,363.8 |
Understanding france non-scheduled air freight traffic
Flight operation logs document the aggregate physical weight of cargo and mail conveyed on non-regular aviation services, specifically capturing charter operations and ad-hoc freight flights rather than fixed timetable routes. This sub-segment isolates irregular shipping activities driven by sudden commercial demand, emergency consignments, or seasonal production peaks, setting them apart from routine line-haul transport. It excludes all flights operating under published, regular schedules.
Interpreting these irregular figures requires caution because charter activity can swing sharply due to one-off industrial transport needs or supply chain bottlenecks, making traditional seasonal adjustment models less reliable. Year-on-year comparisons help smooth out sporadic spikes, though structural changes in charter contracting can still create breaks in historical alignment. Analysts frequently mistake these volatile monthly or quarterly swings for broader macroeconomic shifts in total trade, whereas they often reflect niche logistical adjustments or temporary capacity constraints elsewhere in the transport network.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes non-scheduled freight from regular cargo traffic?
- Non-scheduled transport covers ad-hoc charters and irregular flights operating outside fixed, published timetables.
- Why can this series exhibit high volatility across periods?
- Sudden industrial shipping demands, emergency logistics, and seasonal harvest rushes create sharp, unpredictable spikes in charter activity.
- Are postal dispatches included alongside commercial goods in these figures?
- Yes, the recorded mass combines both commercial freight items and postal mail carried on non-regular flights.