Core Insights - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a significant increase in global air passenger demand and capacity for April 2025, with passenger demand growing by 8.0% year-on-year and capacity increasing by 6.5% [1] - Global air cargo demand also showed strong growth, with a year-on-year increase of 5.8% in April, supported by seasonal demand for fashion and consumer goods [2] Passenger Transport - In April, the global passenger load factor reached 83.6%, an increase of 1.1 percentage points year-on-year [1] - Domestic air passenger demand grew by 3.3% year-on-year, with capacity increasing by 3.1%, resulting in a slight increase in load factor to 82.7% [1] - International air passenger demand surged by 10.8% year-on-year, with notable growth in the Asia-Pacific region (14.4%) and Europe (9.4%), while North America saw a 5.4% increase despite a 26% drop in first and business class travel demand [1] Cargo Transport - The air cargo sector experienced robust demand growth of 5.8% in April, continuing the strong performance from March [2] - Factors contributing to this growth included seasonal demand, preemptive stockpiling ahead of changes in U.S. tariff policies, and lower aviation fuel prices [2] - Despite positive April data, the impact of U.S. trade policy adjustments poses challenges for global trade, necessitating flexibility from airlines in the coming months [2]