Aviation News

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics IATA Airline Industry & Market Trends

FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

IATA: Global air cargo demand rises 7.7% in September as passenger figures fall

Global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers, increased 7.7% year over year in September 2026, with international demand up 8.6%, according to IATA. The gains marked a second consecutive month of growth, while passenger figures declined; rising jet fuel costs were also flagged as a threat to profitability.

Aviation Business News • North America

Global air cargo demand rises 7.7% in September as fuel costs surge, reports IATA

aviation-defence-universe.com • Harmeet Singh

Air Cargo Demand Accelerates in September, up 7.7%

Also: atcnews.org, payloadasia.com and cargotalkgcc.com

6 Sources

2026-10-30T09:05:11.686176-07:00

Routes Airline Industry & Market Trends

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

avianca Costa Rica okayed for 5th freedom ops to Argentina

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

1 Source

2026-10-30T08:35:25.767922-07:00

SAF Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AINonline • Curt Epstein

Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels Secures $70 Million for Washington SAF Refinery

By AINonline: Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels (NWABF) has received a major boost in its plans to establish a renewable fuels refinery in Washington state after signing a $70 million funding partnership with Black Gold Equity Partners.

1 Source

2026-10-30T10:04:53.109084-07:00

Orders Airbus A350 Airbus Airbus A320 Airlines

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Chile’s JetSMART eyes A321-200NY(XLR) debut in 4Q28

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Chile’s JetSMART eyes A321-200NY(XLR) debut in 4Q28” today!.

1 Source

2026-10-30T10:05:17.157580-07:00

Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

AINonline • Curt Epstein

New International Airport Debuts above Arctic Circle

By AINonline: Greenland opened a new international gateway with the debut yesterday of the rebuilt and renamed Ilulissat International Airport (BGJN).

Also: Key.Aero

2 Sources

2026-10-30T09:05:01.736701-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Air Canada Airlines

FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Why Air Canada trails US rivals in passing on fuel costs

By FlightGlobal: Executives say network differences and booking trends limit their ability to recapture fuel costs. Stubbornly high fuel costs are testing airlines' ability to raise fares.

Also: Airline Geeks and airwaysmag.com

3 Sources

2026-10-30T09:05:11.951890-07:00

MRO BizAv

Flying Magazine • Ashley Coker Prince

Overhauled Before You Need It

By Flying Magazine: How Blackhawk’s new engine exchange is rewriting the economics of a getting a PT6A overhauled.

1 Source

2026-10-30T08:55:20.552246-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation

AeroTime • AeroTime Advisory

Synapse Aviation launches Adaptive TEM flight briefing tool

By AeroTime: Synapse Aviation's Adaptive TEM turns weather, NOTAMs, terrain and operational data into prioritized threat briefings to support flight crew decision-making.

1 Source

2026-10-30T08:34:46.946354-07:00

IATA: Global air cargo demand rises 7.7% in September as passenger figures fall

Global air cargo demand rises 7.7% in September as fuel costs surge, reports IATA

Air Cargo Demand Accelerates in September, up 7.7%

avianca Costa Rica okayed for 5th freedom ops to Argentina

Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels Secures $70 Million for Washington SAF Refinery

Chile’s JetSMART eyes A321-200NY(XLR) debut in 4Q28

New International Airport Debuts above Arctic Circle

Why Air Canada trails US rivals in passing on fuel costs

Overhauled Before You Need It

Synapse Aviation launches Adaptive TEM flight briefing tool

avianca Costa Rica okayed for 5th freedom ops to Argentina

Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels Secures $70 Million for Washington SAF Refinery

Chile’s JetSMART eyes A321-200NY(XLR) debut in 4Q28

This 1949 Hiller UH-12A Is a Classic, Distinctively Designed ‘AircraftForSale’ Top PickThis 1949 Hiller UH-12A Is a Classic, Distinctively Designed ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Synapse Aviation launches Adaptive TEM flight briefing tool

FAA ends CE-500 single-pilot exemptions. What will change in the cockpit?

This 1949 Hiller UH-12A Is a Classic, Distinctively Designed ‘AircraftForSale’ Top PickThis 1949 Hiller UH-12A Is a Classic, Distinctively Designed ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Creditors of US’s JetBlue hire advisers amid cash burn

FAA ends CE-500 single-pilot exemptions. What will change in the cockpit?

Leviate launches B767 Part 125 operations, advisory group

Boeing’s Q3 loss narrows as backlog hits record, but commercial losses double and production targets slip

Airbus holds 2025 delivery target near 870 as third-quarter handovers slip

Airbus holds 2025 delivery target near 870 as third-quarter handovers slip

September cargo demand rose 7.7% as IndiGo targets higher revenue per passenger and prepares for A350s

The day’s aerospace signal, in one email.

More in Aviation

Discover Airlines to add A350-900s in 2027 as part of fleet-renewal plan

UK backs Rolls-Royce return to jet market to fend off foreign rivals

Which Airlines Are Still Skipping Dubai This Winter

General Dynamics lifts annual forecasts on robust Gulfstream, marine bookings

Ryanair now expects first B737 MAX 10 in early 1Q27

NASA’s Supersonic X-59 Heads for Florida Vacation

San Marino's FTC Aviation adds Legacy 650, retires G650

Delta A350 pilots focused on left wing when right wingtip sheared CRJ’s tail