# Global and Brazilian aviation trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-and-brazilian-aviation-trends > Updated: 2026-09-23T13:12:50.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Global aviation saw record-breaking activity in 2025, with 9.8 billion passengers and 131.2 million tonnes of air cargo handled. While international travel drove much of this growth, reports indicate a slowdown in the first half of 2026 due to economic and geopolitical pressures. According to the Airports Council International (ACI) World, international travel rose 6.1 percent in 2025, significantly outpacing domestic growth of 1.7 percent. While some corridors, such as Europe-to-Asia routes, showed strong growth of 12.1 percent in July 2026, global demand has faced volatility. In Brazil, domestic aviation reached historic milestones between January and August 2026, with passenger numbers exceeding 68.3 million, a 4 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. August 2026 was recorded as the best August in history, with 8.93 million domestic passengers. International travel also saw record growth, with 20.3 million passengers recorded during the first eight months of the year, an 8 percent increase over 2025. This period included approximately 6.45 million foreign tourists. Growth was supported by specific hubs such as Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão International Airport, which reported an 11 percent increase in passenger traffic, handling 12.7 million travelers from January to August. The growth at Galeão outpaced the national average for international arrivals, bolstered by a 14 percent increase in foreign tourists visiting the state of Rio de Janeiro. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Brazil aviation hits record domestic passenger numbers Brazil's domestic aviation reached a record 68.3 million passengers from January to August 2026, while Galeão Airport in Rio de Janeiro saw an 11% increase in total passenger traffic. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-aviation-hits-record-domestic-passenger-numbers ### 2026-09-22: Global airport passenger traffic hits record 9.8 billion in 2025 Global airport passenger traffic hit a record 9.8 billion in 2025, driven by international travel, though growth slowed in early 2026 due to geopolitical and economic pressures. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-airport-passenger-traffic-hits-record-98-billion-in-2025 --- Cite as: Global and Brazilian aviation trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-and-brazilian-aviation-trends