The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its July 2026 global air passenger market statistics, highlighting a slight increase in air travel demand compared to the previous year.

Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) grew by 0.2% year-on-year, indicating a steady but modest recovery in passenger traffic in the aviation sector.

Aircraft seat capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased by 0.3%, reflecting a measured expansion in market offerings during the month.

The reported load factor stood at 85.2%, demonstrating efficient utilization of available capacity by airlines.

These official industry statistics are integral for airlines, airports, and regulators to support strategic planning and performance analysis within the aviation market.