African airlines defy global trend with 7.1% cargo capacity drop

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African airlines recorded a 7.1% decrease in air cargo capacity in June 2026, defying the global trend of increasing available cargo space. This decline occurred despite a 4.7% rise in freight demand, highlighting challenges in capacity management within the continent's aviation sector.

African airlines were the only carriers globally to record a decline in air cargo capacity in June 2026, with available cargo space falling 7.1% year-on-year despite a 4.7% increase in freight demand. The post African airlines defy global trend with 7.1% cargo capacity drop appeared first on Nairametrics.