Now for the good news!

The latest on air transport trends:

• There were 0.4% more European flights in August compared with the same month last year; this is the first real growth since October 2011. Preliminary data for September show a 0.6% increase in traffic compared with September 2012.

• IATA expects European airlines to record profits of €1.3 billion in 2013; this could almost double in 2014 to €2.3 billion.

• Oil prices held steady at €83 per barrel in September.

For more details, read the latest version of the Industry Monitor. It gives an objective overview of statistics and forecasts for air transport, as well as updates on airlines, routes and alliances, financial results, airports, manufacturing, regulation, the environment, fares and more.