Aviation PROS
30 Apr 2026

Global air cargo demand declined in March as conflict-related disruption at key Gulf hubs weighed heavily on volumes, according to [March 2026] data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), fell 4.8% year over year in March, while capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), declined 4.7%. International operations saw steeper drops, with demand down 5.5% and capacity down 6.8%...

Middle East Disruption Drives March Air Cargo Demand Down 4.8%, Says International Air Transport Association | Aviation Pros | 30 Apr 2026

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