IATA: Air Cargo Demand up 5.6% in January; 3.8% Air Passenger Demand Growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets showing:   Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.6% compared to January 2025 levels (+7.2% for international operations).  Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.6% compared to January 2025 (+5.7% for international operations).  “The demand for air cargo had a robust start to 2026, recording 5.6% year-on-year growth in January. At the regional level, the story is more polarized.