2025, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part A

author(s)
Ankush, Pardeep Kumar Jain and Anshul Kumar

abstract
The global airline industry has experienced significant growth and expansion throughout the 21st century, transforming aviation worldwide. For the past two decades, the airline industry has become a key area of research for academicians and industry players. This bibliometric analysis explores research trends in the airline industry using VOS viewer and the Web of Science database. The analysis employs VOS viewer to visualize the results by examining 1,100 documents, the study identifies key authors, institutions, and countries contributing to this field from 2002 to 2024. Notable contributors include Martin Dresner and Federico Ciliberto with institutions like Nanjing University and the University of Maryland leading in impactful research. The USA, China, and England are the top contributing countries, reflecting a global research network. The analysis highlights the top-cited documents and journals, such as the Journal of Air Transport Management, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of airline industry studies. Key insights from co-citation analysis reveal influential researchers and institutions, underscoring collaborative efforts in advancing knowledge. This Study provides a comprehensive overview of the field, offering valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. This study offers a thorough overview of the academic and research landscape of airline industry research, providing valuable insights for researchers and policymakers.