2026 EVENT PHOTOS
5:30 pm Opening Cocktail Reception
Kick off the event by joining fellow attendees for our Opening Cocktail Reception, proudly sponsored by Avianca Cargo. Enjoy drinks and light bites in a relaxed setting designed to spark conversation, reconnect with industry colleagues, and set the tone for the days ahead. A perfect opportunity to network and unwind as we officially welcome everyone to the conference.
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9:15 am – 10:15 am Session 1: Outlook for the Latin American freighter market (Panel)
- Analyzing opportunities in emerging and existing markets with a finer understanding of pan-LatAm opportunities and challenges
- New entrants and the markets they are targeting
- Trade and tariff trends influencing LatAm air cargo growth
PANELISTS:
- Jaime Alvarez, Senior Director of Cargo, Copa Airlines
- Andres Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer, LATAM Cargo
- Diogo Elias, Chief Executive Officer, Avianca Cargo
- Mathilde de Rocquigny, Country Director Mexico, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo
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10:30 am – 11:00 am Session 2: Fireside Chat
A one-on-one discussion with Robert Van De Weg, CEO of mas, on the future of the LatAm market and freighter strategy.
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11:00 am – 11:30 am Coffee Break
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11:30 am – 12:20 pm Session 3: Exploring the divergent narrowbody freighter segment (Panel)
- 737 Classics vs. NGs – have we reached the tipping point?
- Overcoming engine and parts challenges
- Prospects for new narrowbody freighters
PANELISTS:
- Nuno Leal. Chief Marketing Officer, World Star Aviation
- Lee London, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, EFW
- Tadashi Mabee, BCF Product Marketing Director, Boeing
- Michael Mendez, Chief Executive Officer, 7Air
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12:20 pm Lunch & Spotlight Presentation by Diamond Sponsor Boeing
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1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Session 4: Cargo Facts Consulting update
Join the Cargo Facts Consulting team for a data-driven look at the state of the freighter market. This session explores global fleet evolution, aircraft developments, and operator strategies across regions, alongside forward-looking analysis on e-commerce growth, feedstock availability, and conversion program dynamics.
PRESENTER:
Guillermo Ochovo, Director, Cargo Facts Consulting
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2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Session 5: Facilitating cross-border e-commerce in Latin America (Panel)
- Building networks between logistics companies and freight forwarders
- Tariffs, customs, nearshoring trends, and Latin America’s place in the global e-commerce market
- New policies and regulations to aid e-commerce growth in Latin America
PANELISTS:
- Oliver Ashton, VP Cargo – Latin America, Menzies Aviation
- Alejandra Callejas, International Cargo Operations Manager, Aeromexico Cargo
- Carlos Herrera, Managing Director, Awesome Cargo
- Gerry Murphy, Director of Global Fleet – Aviation Sourcing & Technical, Amazon Air
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4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Session 6: Factors driving feedstock and freighter aircraft values in the region (Panel)
- What freighters are increasing in value in Latin America – and which are not?
- The state of feedstock availability as Boeing and Airbus increase new production deliveries
- Valuation trends in 2026 and predictions for 2027
PANELISTS:
- Grant Ehrick, VP of Marketing-Americas, Altavair
- Pooja Gardemal, Managing Director, BK Associates
- Mark Halsor, President, Aviation Asset Management
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5:00 pm Cocktail Reception
9:00 am – 9:15 am Opening Remarks
9:15 am – 10:15 am Session 7: Expanding widebody freighter capacity in Latin America (Panel)
- Opening new Latin America trade lanes to Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa
- Increasing medium-widebody capacity between Latin American hubs and the U.S., Europe and Canada
- Best practices for route analysis and development
PANELISTS:
- Gudny Genskowsky, SVP of Alliances & Network, LATAM Cargo
- Unndor Jonsson, VP Sales & Marketing, Air Atlanta Icelandic
- Aaron Lopez, Cargo Operations Manager – Mexico, Air Canada
- Or Zak, Chief Commercial Officer, Challenge Group
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10:15 am – 10:45 am Session 8: Economics and trade in Latin America: Challenges, opportunities and their air cargo implications (Presentation)
- Drivers and risks of Latin America’s economic trajectory through 2026
- Mitigating nearshoring’s ripple effects, particularly from US manufacturers
- How evolving trade regulations, regional agreements and protectionism will influence trade economics in 2027 and beyond
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11:15 am – 12:15 pm Session 9: Latin America’s evolving leasing and investment market (Panel)
- The appetite for Airbus and Boeing current-generation narrowbody freighters in the region
- Assessing Latin America’s freighter and engine lease market and growth potential
- Are the operational costs of 737 Classics negating the low acquisition price for aircraft carriers in the region? If not now, when?
PANELISTS:
- Dora Alexander, Chief Marketing Officer, Hamden Aviation
- Todd France, Chief Commercial Officer, ATSG
- David Manoogian, Partner, Flight Lease
- Vamshi Rokkam, Chief Financial Officer, Titan Aviation Leasing
- Steve Williamson, Chief Commercial Officer, Crestone Air Partners
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