Will Tariffs Throw Air Cargo Growth Off Course?

Boeing 777-8F concept

Boeing aims to debut the 777-8F variant in 2028.

Credit: Boeing concept
The inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in January brought a cloud of uncertainty for air cargo operators around the world after a buoyant 2024, when freight traffic rose by 11.3%—the industry’s best year since 2021. That cloud loom over the rest of this year and beyond, but the good news...
Helen Massy-Beresford

Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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