Preliminary traffic figures for the full calendar year 2025, released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed robust growth in both international air passenger and cargo markets, underpinned by resilient economic conditions and healthy travel demand, even as trade and geopolitical uncertainties remained elevated. For the year, the region’s airlines carried a combined total of 390.5 million international passengers, representing a solid 9.4% increase compared to 2024. Demand, … [Read more...] about AAPA: Asia Pacific airlines deliver solid traffic growth in 2025
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Air cargo demand maintains strong momentum, up 5.5% in November 2025, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to November 2024 levels (+6.9% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 4.7% compared to November 2024 (+6.5% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 5.5% year-on-year in November 2025, boosted by shippers … [Read more...] about Air cargo demand maintains strong momentum, up 5.5% in November 2025, says IATA
AAPA: Asia Pacific passenger and air cargo demand remain robust in November 2025
Preliminary November 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued strong growth in both international air passenger and cargo markets. Travel demand remained robust within the region and across key long-haul routes, while inventory restocking and increased e-commerce activity heading into the year-end festive season supported further expansion in air cargo demand. Overall, the number of international passengers carried by Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about AAPA: Asia Pacific passenger and air cargo demand remain robust in November 2025
Menzies Aviation achieves official Cargo iQ accreditation
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has achieved Cargo iQ certification, following completion of the extensive quality audit process. The accreditation recognises the company’s commitment to driving quality, reliability, and transparency across its global cargo operations. Cargo iQ is composed of more than 60 airlines, freight forwarders, ground handling service providers, trucking companies, and IT solution providers globally. The group’s … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation achieves official Cargo iQ accreditation
New white paper: How stronger air cargo networks could unlock multi-billion dollar opportunities and healthcare access in sub-Saharan Africa
A white paper published today by Pharma.Aero and TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) reveal that structural gaps in global air cargo capacity allocation are constraining one of the world’s fastest-growing regions and limiting access to essential medicines for hundreds of millions of people. The Food and Farm for Health White Paper presents compelling evidence that the current distribution of airfreight capacity - where Sub-Saharan Africa receives just 2% of global cargo availability … [Read more...] about New white paper: How stronger air cargo networks could unlock multi-billion dollar opportunities and healthcare access in sub-Saharan Africa
ACI: Asia-Pacific and Middle East will continue to lead global air cargo growth through 2028
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade body representing over 600 airports, released its latest outlook on air cargo performance across the region, highlighting stabilising demand, recovering supply chains, and long-term growth until 2028. The updated version of ACI APAC & MID’s Short Term Forecast 2025-2028, developed with OAG, projects Asia-Pacific air cargo volumes to grow 4.3% CAGR through 2028, while the Middle East is expected … [Read more...] about ACI: Asia-Pacific and Middle East will continue to lead global air cargo growth through 2028
