Global Air Cargo Demand Goes Up by 7.7 Percent

Author: tanzaniatimes.netPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: International

Business & EconomyWorld / International

Global Air Cargo Demand Goes Up by 7.7 Percent

According to IATA figures for September 2026, global air cargo demand rose 7.7% year on year, while capacity increased by 2.7%. African airlines recorded a 4.7% gain in demand, compared with 11.8% for North American carriers, the strongest regional increase. Growth in global trade and manufacturing supported demand, but jet fuel prices, up 103.4% from a year earlier, made profitable operations more challenging.

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