IATA: Global air cargo demand in September 2026 up 7.7% year on year

On October 29, 2026, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing that global air cargo demand (CTK) in September 2026 grew 7.7% year on year, with international traffic up 8.6% and capacity (ACTK) up 2.7%. By region, North American carriers saw demand growth of 11.8%, leading all regions; the Asia–North America route grew 17.0%. IATA Chief Economist Marie Owens Thomsen noted that aviation fuel prices rose 103.4% year on year that month, while yields failed to keep pace, increasing pressure on industry profitability. This data is IATA's latest September statistics, with no subsequent update yet.