2025 Agenda
Please note that all sessions are listed in Shanghai, China, local time (GMT +8)
Monday, March 24
13:00 Registration Opens
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15:00 – 17:00 Freighter Fleet Strategy Workshop, presented by Cargo Facts Consulting
This is an ideal workshop for those who want to enhance their understanding of the freighter market and gain new ideas and approaches to freighter and engine operations. Attendees must pre-register through the event registration to participate in the workshop. Click here to start your registration and reserve your spot today!
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17:00 Opening Reception
Join us for the opening cocktail reception of Cargo Facts Asia, the perfect kickoff to an exciting event! Connect with industry peers over drinks and appetizers in a relaxed setting designed for networking and conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet fellow attendees and start the event with engaging discussions.
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Tuesday, March 25
08:00 Registration Opens
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09:00 Opening Remarks
09:15 – 10:15 Session 1: Panel- Taking the pulse of the Asia-Pacific freighter market
- Overcoming the imbalanced trade flows between Asia and Europe
- Implications of current trade regulations on trans-Pacific freighter demand
- Assessing the growth potential of e-commerce hubs inside and outside of China
PANELISTS:
- Kenneth Chan, Head of Commercial, Malaysia Airlines Cargo
- Vivian Lau, Chair & Group Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Air Holdings Limited
- Alvin Tay, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific, Atlas Air Worldwide
- Juliet Tang, Executive Deputy General Manager, Shanghai Airport Authority Logistics Development Co.,LTD.
- Ichiro Watanabe, Vice President & GM of Marketing, Nippon Cargo Airlines
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10:15 – 10:45 Session 2: Fireside chat
David Su, Deputy Chairman of YTO Group Co. Ltd, will take the stage to discuss the economy, trends in freighter fleets, and the outlook for trade and air logistics in the Asia-Pacific region.
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10:45 – 11:15 Morning Coffee Break
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11:15 – 12:00 Session 3: Presentation- Official release of the 20-year freighter forecast for 2025, presented by Cargo Facts Consulting
- 2025 freighter forecast highlights
- APAC market dynamics and fleet expansion, including engine trends
- Key airfreight and economic indicators and strategic insights for 2025 and beyond
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12:00 – 13:30 Networking Lunch & Market Presentation
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13:45 – 14:30 Session 4: Panel- Evaluating narrowbody freighter replacements in the Asia-Pacific region
- The proliferation of 737-800Fs: How long will Classics stay?
- Implications of the growing footprint of A320 and A321 freighters
- How much space is there for new and alternative types?
- Overcoming engine scarcity and escalating costs
PANELISTS:
- Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, Chief Executive Officer, MJets Air
- Andy Ishige, Head of Marketing – Freighter Conversions, Boeing
- Batdari Namkhaijantsan, Chief Commercial Officer, MIAT Mongolian Airlines
- Jason Winata, Executive Director, Rimbun Air
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14:30 – 15:00 Afternoon Coffee Break
15:00 – 15:30 Session 5: Presentation- MRO perspective: Investing in conversion capabilities for maximum efficiency
- The strategy behind setting up — or closing down — a freighter conversion line
- Methods for maintaining quality control and on-time delivery
- Why and how is Asia planning for MRO expansion for freighters and engines?
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15:30 – 16:30 Session 6: Panel- Asia and the next wave of widebody freighters
- The importance of nose-loading aircraft and the outsized market in Asia
- An update on production and certification delays for new freighters
- Growth trajectory and market demand for A330 conversions
PANELISTS:
- Danny Duan, Founder & Chairman, Fly Meta
- Rich Greener, Head of Cargo, AerCap
- Bill Tarpley, CEO, Mammoth Freighters
- William Zheng, Marketing & Sales Deputy Director, China Cargo Airlines
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16:30 Cocktail Reception
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Wednesday, March 26
08:00 Registration Opens
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09:00 Welcoming Remarks
9:05 – 9:50 Session 7: Panel- Freighter conversions: Finding solutions with limited resources and escalating costs
- A321F and 737-800F conversion line expansion in Asia: How much more?
- Overcoming feedstock and engine challenges
- Parts shortages, rising costs and their impact on turnaround times
PANELISTS:
- Robert Convey, SVP of Sales & Marketing, Aeronautical Engineers, Inc.
- Wayne Lyu, General Manager – Commercial, STAECO
- Rafi Matalon, VP & GM Marketing, IAI Aviation Group
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9:50 – 10:20 Session 8: Presentation- The use of large autonomous cargo aircraft in the commercial market
- Progress on advanced air mobility (AAM) deployment in Asia
- Understanding the cargo drone business case in remote and urban areas of Asia
- Infrastructure and regulatory needs to support AAM growth
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MODERATOR:
10:20 – 10:40 Morning Coffee Break
10:40 – 11:30 Session 9: Panel- Booming e-commerce and express markets: Opportunities and challenges
- Trends in e-commerce growth and its effect on the express market
- How freighter operators can meet the needs of Asia’s e-commerce players
- Is growing e-commerce volume translating into increased freighter demand?
PANELISTS:
- Jose Angelo Peralta, Founder, Skyway Airlines
- Todd France, Chief Commercial Officer, ATSG
- Robert Zhang, Commercial Director, SF Airlines
- Amanda Zhou, China Country Manager, Etihad Cargo
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11:30 – 12:10 Session 10: Panel- Trends in freighter leasing and aircraft values
- Appetite for latest-gen narrowbody freighters
- Chinese provincial entities and their interest in freighter and engine leasing
- The ideal mix of freighter and passenger aircraft in a fleet portfolio
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GUEST MODERATOR:
12:10 – 13:30 Networking Lunch & Market Presentation
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PRESENTER:
13:30 Conclusion
