This document discusses the global impact of aviation. It notes that aviation is a major global employer, supporting 87.7 million jobs worldwide and enabling $3.5 trillion in global GDP. It then provides details on the economic and employment impact of aviation in different regions of the world, including Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and North America. The document also discusses aviation's impact on the environment and its role in social development by bringing people and cultures together and developing skills.