June Passenger Gains Robust, Cargo Outlook Improving
Airlines from the Middle East led the world’s air transport growth in June, both in passenger traffic and cargo volume. (Photo: Boeing)
Airlines from the Middle East led the world’s air transport growth in June, both in passenger traffic and cargo volume. (Photo: Boeing)

June traffic figures released last week by the International Air Transport Association show strong growth in passenger demand and what IATA characterizes as “signs of life” in the air freight sector. Passenger traffic grew by 6.6 percent during the month compared with the same period a year earlier, while air freight volumes expanded by 1.2 percent.