IATA
IATA: Global air cargo demand up 5.6% in January 2026; Africa leads growth
IATA data show global air cargo demand (CTKs) rose 5.6% year‑on‑year in January 2026, with international traffic up 7.2%. Capacity increased and load factors improved; Africa led gains (~18%) while Africa–Asia trade lanes rebounded more than 40% versus a year earlier.
