Deep Dive: Aviation | Is This Industry Taking Off?

With revenue of $43.5 billion, adding $15 billion to the Australian economy in 2017, the aviation industry is massive and can provide plenty of opportunity for investors. The industry is not just all about the big-name airlines though. It can be broken down into five main subsectors: • Domestic commercial aviation • International commercial aviation • General aviation • Air-freight transport • Aviation support infrastructure Within these, there are over 1,800 companies in Australia, both private and public. In this Industry Deep Dive episode (more of a shallow dive, given the size of the industry), we take a look at a number of public companies in Australia that can give you exposure to the industry. In this episode you will learn: • About the size of the aviation industry and its contribution to the Australian economy • Some of the key drivers of growth for the industry • What airlines are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (some you may have never heard of!) • About other publicly listed companies that will give you exposure to the industry Stocks and resources discussed: • Qantas (ASX: QAN) • Virgin Australia (ASX: VAH) • Air New Zealand (ASX: AIZ) • Regional Express Holdings (ASX: REX) • Alliance Aviation Services (ASX: AQZ) • Sydney Airport (ASX: SYD) • Aukland Airport (ASX: AIA) • Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) • WebJet (ASX: WEB) • Corporate Travel Management (ASX: CTD) How to Get Involved in Equity Mates: • Equity Mates Website • Ask Us Anything Page • Thought Starters • Equity Mates Facebook Page • Facebook Discussion Group • Instagram • Equity Mates Twitter • Email ([email protected]) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.