Global Aviation Sets Record with Over 150,000 Flights in a Single Day

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The aviation industry has reached a historic milestone, recording more than 150,000 flights in a single day, the highest number ever tracked. This surpasses all previous daily flight records, marking a significant benchmark in air travel history. The record reflects a continued and strong rebound in global passenger demand following years of pandemic-related disruption. Airlines and air traffic networks worldwide collectively contributed to this unprecedented volume of flight activity.

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