Qatar’s air transport sector sees steady growth in July 2025

Doha, Qatar: Qatar s aviation industry experienced a positive momentum in July 2025, with preliminary statistics revealed by Qatar Civil Aviation Auth...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s aviation industry experienced a positive momentum in July 2025, with preliminary statistics revealed by Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) yesterday showing a healthy upward trend in aircraft movements, passenger traffic, and cargo volumes compared to the same month last year.

The report recorded 24,233 aircraft movements in July 2025, up from 24,179 in July 2024, which is a modest 0.2 percent increase. While the growth may seem slight, aviation experts say it reflects a stable operational environment despite global challenges.

Passenger numbers soared from 4.742 million in July 2024 to 4.811 million this year, a 1.4 percent increase. 

The QCAA data aligns with Qatar Tourism’s recent announcement that the country welcomed 2.6 million visitors in the first half of 2025, suggesting a strong year for the nation’s hospitality and events sectors. 

Meanwhile, air cargo and mail also showed resilience, rising from 222,415 tons in July 2024 to 224,144 tons this year, a 0.8 percent increase.