Middle Eastern Airlines

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Strong Middle East growth lifts global air freight in January

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Middle Eastern airlines led global air cargo growth in January, helping lift worldwide demand 5.6% year-on-year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its report, as the sector opened 2026 on a firm footing despite geopolitical and trade headwinds.