Flying in the Face oF jobs and growth - British Chambers of Commerce

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chaPter 1:
How does AviAtion HelP Business
creAte joBs And growtH?
exPress Air FreigHt
Powers exPorts
FroM HigH growtH
sectors
vital goods, requiring fast delivery,
are heavily reliant on express air
freight. express air transport plays
a key role in trade across a variety
of sectors, from electronics, it
FigUre 2. BreAKdown oF MAin client sectors
oF tHe exPress industry By revenue
22%
12%
7%
18%
20%
5%
4%
2%
3%
4%
3%
(source: oxford economics, survey of integrators)
components and spare parts, to
bullion and jewellery.
express freight is essential for
perishable products like medical
supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Moreover, the sectors that most
rely on express freight are often
the key growth areas of the uK
economy, such as electronics, it,
pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
government/official services
Business services
consumer goods
Financial services
Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and health
it retail, support services and software
other manufacturing
it hardware
engineering
vehicles and auto parts
electronics and intercom