Freight Falter Continues As Belly Capacity Chokes Global Market

Credit: Boeing
A drop in global freight ton-kilometers (FTKs) from September to October underscores the air-cargo sector’s continued doldrums, particularly in markets affected most by passenger belly-freight capacity expansion. October cargo volumes rose 0.5% compared to a year ago, IATA said. But the association...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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