Abstract: objective: in connection with the particularly significant role of the aviation industry for the world economy, as well as the growth in the number of air traffic and demand for civil aircraft in recent years, the author set a goal to analyze the main global trends in the development of the aviation industry for further comparison and research within the Russian industry.
Methodology of the work: to achieve this goal, a systematic approach was applied based on the study, systematization and analysis of the works of foreign and domestic experts on the problem under study.
Conclusions: according to the results of the study, it is possible to notice the changes in the global aviation industry against the background of growing demand for narrow-fuselage aircraft, the strengthening of the role of the Asia-Pacific region and stricter requirements for certification and emissions into the environment. Special attention is paid to airlines and manufacturers in China, as well as to the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and the need for active government support for the industry.
Keywords: world economy, aviation industry, aircraft construction, passenger and cargo air transportation, aviation industry of China, coronavirus