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flag Air travel demand to nearly double by 2050, but runway shortages limit growth despite improved air traffic systems.

flag Global air travel demand is projected to nearly double to over 9.4 billion passengers by 2050, driven by growth in Asia-Pacific and Africa. flag While advancements in air traffic management—including satellite navigation, ADS-B, RVSM, and AI-enhanced systems—have improved in-flight efficiency and safety, the biggest bottleneck remains runway capacity. flag Despite modernized airspace systems, all aircraft must land on limited runway space, making ground infrastructure the primary constraint on system expansion. flag Building new runways is essential but often overlooked.

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