Bangladesh, May 30 -- Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose 4.0% compared to April 2025, while capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), fell 0.4% over the same period.

"Air cargo is once again keeping supply chains moving amid trade disruptions," said Willie Walsh, IATA's Director General. He noted the coming months would test the sector's ability to absorb continued geopolitical uncertainty and elevated operating costs.

Several headwinds shaped the operating environment. Global trade contracted 2.1% month-on-month in March after four consecutive months of growth. Jet fuel prices surged 121.1% year-on-year in April, alongside a 77.7% rise in crude oil prices.

On a more positive note, the Pur...