2027 Agenda
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14:00 Registration Opens
15:30 – 16:30 Presentation: Freighter Market Workshop presented by Cargo Facts Consulting
Cargo Facts Consulting, one of the world’s leading air cargo consultancies, presents a State of the Market update on air cargo performance, logistics trends, and freighter fleet dynamics. This session includes foundational intelligence on the market designed to educate a broad range of attendees.
17:00 Opening Cocktail Reception
8:00 Registration Open
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 Opening Remarks
9:15 – 10:00 Session 1 (Panel): The Roaring Tiger: Assessing the changing competitive landscape of air freight across the Asia-Pacific region
- An examination of airfreight demand, yields, capacity, and the most promising markets across Asia-Pacific through 2030
- Developments on the trans-Pacific trading lanes
- Effects of inflation and rising costs of jet fuel on established players, routes, and hubs
10:10 – 10:45 Session 2: Fireside chat with a key industry executive
A leading industry executive will discuss trends in freighter fleets, and the outlook for trade and air logistics worldwide and in the Asia-Pacific region.
10:45 – 11:15 Mid-Morning Break
11:15 – 11:45 DIAMOND SPONSOR SESSION
During this session, a Cargo Facts Asia Diamond Sponsor will offer its exclusive views on freighter and market dynamics.
11:45 – 12:30 Session 3 (Presentation): Engine availability in Asia-Pacific and its limits on freighter conversions
- Examining engine demand and supply dynamics, including increased value and maintenance calculations
- Adapting engine management strategies to extend asset life
- Key factors when considering engine swaps, module repairs, and used serviceable material sourcing
12:30 – 13:30 Networking Lunch
13:30 – 14:15 Session 4 (Panel): Asia Air Cargo Outlook: Where will the next wave of growth come from?
- As regional manufacturing shifts between China, Southeast Asia, and India, what are the implications for fleets, capacity deployment, yields, and global trade flows
- Building a feeder network in Asia — Which narrowbodies are best-suited for the task?
- Developments within China’s aviation industry, including freighter production plans and progress
14:15 – 15:00 Afternoon Break
15:00 – 15:30 DIAMOND SPONSOR SESSION
During this session, a Cargo Facts Asia Diamond Sponsor will offer its exclusive views on freighter and market dynamics.
15:30 – 16:15 Session 5 (Panel): Skyward: New freighter programs and their future role connecting Asia to the world
- An update on STC progress for new conversion programs
- AAM designs and potential: A reality check
- Timing on next-gen conversion programs, with a focus on their implications for the Asia-Pacific freighter market
16:15 – 17:00 Session 6 (Presentation): The Rise of Asia’s Cargo Superhubs: Who will control tomorrow’s freight networks?
Shanghai, Hong Kong, Ezhou, Singapore, Incheon, Mumbai, and other emerging hubs in southern Asia and cargo infrastructure, connectivity, automation, and competition for transshipment traffic.
17:30 Cocktail Reception
8:00 Registration Opens
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 Opening Remarks
9:15 – 10:00: Session 8 (Panel): Freighter Conversions and MROs: Finding solutions in Asia-Pacific and beyond that maximize resources and limit costs
- Conversion availability dynamics and fleet strategy
- Best practices for maintaining quality control and minimizing turnaround times
- Strategies for an effective and efficient carrier MRO plan
10:00 – 10:30 Mid-Morning Break
10:30 – 11:15 Session 9 (Panel): Aircraft Investment and Leasing: Where is the smart money going?
- Asset values and leasing rates
- Investment strategy in the current environment
- Availability of capital, and requirements for a thriving fleet
11:15 – 12:00 Session 10 (Panel): The Next Generation of Widebody Freighters: Who wins the fleet replacement race in Asia?
- Airbus vs Boeing: A350 / 777-8F production schedules and performance expectations
- Widebody operating economics, environmental requirements, and feedstock dynamics
- Replacement and life-extension strategies for aging 747, A330, 767, and 777 freighters
12:00 Networking Lunch
13:30 Conclusion