KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Total air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose 7.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in September 2026, with international demand increasing 8.6 per cent, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Global Air Cargo Demand Up 7.7 Pct In September 2026 -- IATA
IATA, air cargo, Marie Owens Thomsen, aviation
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Global air cargo demand rose 7.7% in September 2026, driven by strong trade and AI-related shipments.
- International air cargo demand increased 8.6% year-on-year in September 2026.
- Jet fuel prices rose 103.4% compared to a year earlier, challenging profitability.
- Global manufacturing activity and trade growth continued in August 2026.
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