Air Cargo Peak Starts Early as June Demand Jumps 8.5%; DHL Confirms 13 Converted 777Fs

Summary

IATA data show global air cargo demand rose 8.5% year on year in June while capacity added just 4.4%, tightening the market ahead of the traditional July-October peak. North America led with 13.1% growth and Asia-North America was the fastest-growing lane. DHL has confirmed 13 Mammoth-converted Boeing 777-200 freighters, four entering service this year.