Demand for Middle East carriers grew 9.7% in July

Global air traffic rose 5.9% in July 2011 compared with the same period in 2010, according to statistics released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Honeywell Aerospace EMEAI president Paolo Carmassi said: “The figures also show that the Middle East carriers experienced a rise in demand of 9.7% above last year’s level.

“With passenger numbers continuing to rise and airports and operators battling to meet demand that is exacerbated by the summer holiday rush, focus is being placed on Air Traffic Management technologies that can reduce the risk of delays resulting from Europe’s crowded skies,” he added.