News / Air freight sector confidence flying high as growth looks set to continue

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Confidence among the air freight sector is at its highest in more than half a decade, and predictions for growth continue well into next year, according to IATA.

Industry revenues are expected to grow by about 15% this year, with 2018’s growth estimate of 9% still well above what the sector has seen in recent years.

IATA’s chief economist, Brian Pearce, said air freight had clawed back the $20bn in revenues lost since 2010, but noted there was still a way to go ...