The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 11.2% compared to February 2025 levels (+11.6% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 11.2% in February. February Regional PerformanceAsia-Pacific airlines saw a 13.6% year-on-year growth in air cargo demand in February. African airlines saw a 21.0% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in February, the strongest rise of all regions. saw a 21.0% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in February, the strongest rise of all regions.

Source: CNN March 31, 2026 07:27 UTC