China’s civil aviation sector showed robust performance in October 2025, with total transport turnover reaching 14.6 billion ton-kilometers. Both passenger and cargo transport achieved double-digit growth, reflecting expanding trade and tourism activity.
Domestic routes carried 60.85 million passengers, a 4.4% year-on-year increase, while international routes transported 6.99 million passengers, up 20.4%. Cargo and mail volumes reached 518,000 tons domestically and 399,000 tons internationally, marking a 21% increase on international routes.
From January to October, China’s civil aviation completed 136.63 billion ton-kilometers, up 10.3% year-on-year. Passenger volume rose 5.3%, with international routes showing a 23.2% growth. Cargo and mail transport expanded 13.9% overall, emphasizing the increasing internationalization of China’s aviation sector and its growing role in global trade and e-commerce.
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