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Airlines globally achieved record seat occupancy in 2024, with an 83.5% load factor for full-year traffic, reflecting the percentage of available seats filled with paying passengers and demonstrating how efficiently airlines utilized their capacity. 
The global air cargo sector experienced a remarkable 11.3% growth in demand in 2024, fueled by a surge in e-commerce and disruptions in ocean shipping.
African airlines recorded a 12.4% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand for November 2024, marking a significant recovery...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that the global backlog for new aircraft orders has reached a record 17,000 planes, highlighting the severe impact of supply chain disruptions on the aviation industry.  
Global airlines are expected to reach a significant milestone in 2025, with revenues projected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to hit $1.007 trillion for the first time.  
African airlines recorded a 10.4% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand for October 2024, marking a significant recovery in the continent's air travel industry.  
African airlines experienced an 11.9% increase in passenger demand in September 2024 compared to the previous year, achieving a load factor of 76.0%.  
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to partner with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to enhance the training and development of aviation personnel across Nigeria. 
African airlines reported a 10.1% increase in international passenger demand in August 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, signalling robust growth in the region's aviation sector.  
Africa-Asia air cargo demand in August 2024 surged by 21%, fueling a 7.5% rise for African airlines and playing a key role in the global air cargo demand growth of 11.4% 
Africa, home to over 1 billion people—or approximately 13% of the global population—faces a paradox in air travel. Despite its vast size and the significant distances between cities, intra-continental air travel remains markedly limited.  
African airlines saw a remarkable year-on-year 3.7% surge in load factor in the international passenger market, reaching 72.3% in May 2024, the fastest increase among all regions.