Sustainability & Economics

Air Cargo and US Imports: Frontloading and Beyond

17 April 2026

Air cargo was central to enabling frontloading in early 2025 and continues to play an important role in US imports in 2026, notably in comparison to US imports by other modes of transport.

Low-Volume Routes Most Vulnerable to Being Discontinued

10 April 2026

Globally, 6,500 routes operated in 2024 were discontinued in 2025. In total, routes offering less than 20,000 seats constituted 41.8% of the global network but 91.8% of all cancelations.

Understanding Variability in Air Cargo Emissions Tools

24 April 2026

There are significant discrepancies in the flight emissions data available to shippers, depending on the emissions calculator used.