2024 Agenda

An informal meet-and–greet with newly arriving and local air cargo executives.    

• The growing passenger market and its impact on freighter operations in the EMEA region. 

• When will we see a rebound in the market? 
• Retirement schedules of older freighters. 

PANELISTS:

• Adriaan den Heijer, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Air France-KLM Cargo, Martinair
• Soufyan Mouaniss, Director West Cargo Commercial, Etihad Cargo
• Liesbeth Oudkerk, SVP Cargo Sales & Network Planning, Qatar Airways

Cargo Facts will speak with Lars Jordahn, CEO of West Atlantic, about crucial market issues in a frank and engaging format

• Lessee demand for production and converted freighters.
• Investment appetite from financial institutions.
• Interest rates and cost of capital in flux.

PANELISTS:

• Joerg Andriof, Chief Investment Officer, Aircraft Finance Germany
• Marc Iarchy, Partner, World Star Aviation
• John Lynch, SVP, Head of Freighters, BBAM

• A twenty-year fleet forecast, broken out by freighter type.  
• Key factors that will influence conversion activity and production program development.  
• The economic factors that will matter most to the airfreight sector. 

• New powerplant developments. 
• SAF feedstock and production constraints.  
• Other technological advancements and measures

• Diversifying conversion line locations and adjusting conversion rates. 
• Feedstock prices for 737-800s and A321-200s. 
• The value of 737 Classics and 757-200s. 

PANELISTS:

• Edvinas Demenius, Chief Commercial Officer & Board Member, SmartLynx Airlines
• Alex Harrington, Commercial Director, Titan Airways
• George Seturidze, Chief Executive Officer, Camex Airlines

Join us for an evening of entertainment and networking! We will begin the evening  with a cocktail cruise on the Canals of Amsterdam. Delegates will board the vessels from a dock directly connected to the Hilton Amsterdam.

After an hour cruise, the vessels will dock back at the Hilton Amsterdam and we will continue the evening with a sit down dinner.

Space is limited, so be sure mark your attendance when registering for Cargo Facts EMEA 2024!

• Assessing the next-gen options on offer. 
• Program and certification update. 
• 747 and MD-11 retirements. 

PANELISTS:

• Or Zak, Chief Commercial Officer, Challenge Group

• The state of AAM in the EMEA region. 
• EASA’s role in facilitating regulatory compliance and certification. 
• AAM advancements in Africa. 

PANELISTS:

• Sascha Hardegger, Chief Commercial Officer, Dufour Aerospace

• Overcoming the startup hurdles. 
• Establishing a presence in dense and mature markets. 
• Selecting the right freighter types.