Up in the Air

guesstimates

What this case is about

Your client is interested in estimating the number of commercial aircrafts in the air at this very moment globally. You should focus on commercial planes flying worldwide, excluding under-developed countries. Estimate how many flights are airborne currently and also provide an estimate of the number of passengers on these flights.

Objective

Estimate the current number of commercial aircraft in the air worldwide, along with the approximate number of passengers aboard.

Skills this case tests

Structuring the problem
Working the numbers
Reading the data
Communicating clearly