Lucintel Anticipates Passenger Aircraft Segment to Witness Good Growth

Irving, TX, September 25, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The global airline industry comprises of air transport service providers of passenger and cargo. Major customers for Airline industry services are individuals and business—international, domestic, and regional. The Airline industry is fragmented in terms of suppliers and buyers. Most of the players in the airline industry are engaged in alliances and consolidations as many airlines have grouped together in alliances of varying types aimed at producing a number of benefits. Passenger aircraft is forecast to witness maximum growth with increasing demand for low-cost carriers from emerging economies.

Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has conducted a competitive analysis on the global airline industry and presents its findings in “Top Five Global Airline Companies.” This study is intended to provide industry leaders with a concise overview of the world’s top five global airline companies. This discussion is limited to a comparative analysis (benchmarking) of the subject companies,their geographic footprints, financial metrics, market performance, marketing and corporate strategies, and SWOT analysis.

Lucintel analyzes that the industry was affected as the European market witnessed decline as a result of the deepening of the Eurozone crisis and reduced consumer spending on air travel. Air transport liberalization between the European Union and other regions such as Turkey, Brazil, India, and Korea caused a fall in air traffic rates resulting from the economic crisis. The slow economic recovery in key cargo markets has shown slower marginal growth in cargo as compared to the passenger segment.

The report briefly discusses the industry drivers. Cargo volumes expected to be driven by APAC region with the region emerging as export hub of the world. Expansion of low-cost carriers, increasing air traffic rate, and industry-friendly aviation policies are the factors shaping airline industry in developed countries.

The report gives a concise overview of the top five major players of the industry. They are:
- Deutsche Lufthansa AG
- United Continental Holdings Inc.
- Delta Airlines Inc.
- Air France KLM
- FedEx Corporation

This market report is an indispensable reference guide for materials suppliers, product manufacturers, investors, executives, distributors, and many more that operate in this market.

For a detailed table of contents and pricing information on these timely, insightful reports, contact Lucintel at +1-972-636-5056 or via email at helpdesk@lucintel.com.Lucintel’s offerings include SWOT Analysis, Target Screening and Merger & Acquisition Consulting.