Cranfield predicts consolidated future for aviation

Research with industry executives led by Cranfield University found that COVID 19 is likely to lead to a smaller, consolidated aviation sector in the future. The research – involving a series of in-depth interviews with senior aviation industry executives along with analysis of flight and air freight data – provides an early assessment of the medium- and long-term impact of COVID 19 on air transport for both passenger and cargo traffic. Dr Pere Suau-Sanchez, senior lecturer in Air Transport Management at Cranfield University, said: “ We focused on identifying aspects that can structurally redefine the aviation industry in the medium