IATA: Air cargo demand up 5.6% in January 2026 as regional divide emerges

Global air cargo demand began 2026 on solid footing, with total cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK) rising 5.6% year-on-year in January, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). International operations outperformed the headline figure, expanding 7.2%. Capacity growth remained more moderate. Available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK) increased 3.6% globally (+5.7% internationally), pushing the global cargo load factor […]