The latest data from IATA shows that global air cargo market demand increased in February despite a challenging operating backdrop. Several factors benefitted air cargo during the month when compared to January. On the demand side, manufacturing activity ramped-up quickly after the early February Lunar New Year holiday. Capacity was positively influenced by the general and progressive relaxation of COVID-19 travel restrictions, reduced flight cancellations due to Omicron-related factors (outside of Asia), and fewer winter weather operational disruptions. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-…