Global air cargo demand rose 2.9 per cent year-on-year in September 2025, marking the seventh straight month of growth, IATA reported.
Asia-Pacific led with a 6.8 per cent rise, while Africa saw the strongest gain at 14.7 per cent.
North America and Latin America recorded declines.
Strong growth was seen on Asia-Europe, Africa-Asia, and intra-Asia routes, offsetting weaker North America-Asia.