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Airplanes and transport. IATA: air freight growth slowed to 2.2% in 2015

Geneva, Switzerland - The World Symposium (WCS) will take place next March in Berlin

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air freight markets showing cargo volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) expanded 2.2% in 2015 compared to 2014. This was a slower pace of growth than the 5.0% growth recorded in 2014. The weakness reflects sluggish trade growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific. After a strong start, air freight volumes began a decline...

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Rome, Italy, 02/03/2016 17:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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