Global total air cargo demand increased by 6%, year-on-year (y-o-y), in May, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. (IATA is the global representative body for the airline industry.) International air cargo demand rose by 6.5%. Air cargo capacity in May was up 1.9% y-o-y in May, with international capacity increasing by 2.8%. “Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North American regions all [reported] above-trend growth. Carriers in the Middle East, however, reported ...

Global total air cargo demand increased by 6%, year-on-year (y-o-y), in May, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. (IATA is the global representative…

Global air cargo demand increased by 6% in May 2026, showing resilience despite geopolitical tensions. Learn how the industry adapts to shifting trade patt