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✈ By 2035, the global fleet is expected to grow from 28,000 to 38,000 aircraft, a 3% annual increase. However, production is lagging, with 2,000 fewer aircraft produced than ordered by 2030. Narrow-body aircraft will be short by 1,200 planes. Airbus is producing 47 A320s monthly, down from 59 in 2019, and Boeing's B737 Max production is capped at 38 per month, down from a peak of 51 in 2018. This imbalance leads to higher aircraft prices, reliance on older, less efficient planes, and increased operational costs for airlines. Production needs to double to meet the demand by 2035.

🏗️ The annual Mastercard consumer spending study confirms that 70% of Italians prioritize experiences over material goods. Travel and tourism (90%) top their spending plans, followed by gastronomic experiences (85%) and cultural events (84%). Key reasons include creating lifelong memories (47%), gaining new perspectives (41%), and enriching life experiences (34%). GenZ aims to fulfill at least two dream experiences in 2025, with 43% intending to make it a year of adventure. Italians anticipate spending over €1,000 on travel this year. The sharing of experiences is essential, with 51% preferring family and 49% their partner. Italians are financially savvy about their experiences; 81% compare options, 77% consider their budget, and 69% look for deals before purchasing. In 2024, the Mastercard Economics Institute noted that 32.1% of European consumer spending on experiences (excluding travel and restaurants) went to live events, up from 31.5% in 2023 and 30.7% in 2019.