2024 Agenda

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

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*Delegates staying at the host hotel are encouraged to enjoy the complimentary breakfast.

*Please note, only coffee will be available in the event space prior to the event start.

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• 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:

• Colin Grant, Chief Operating Officer, ASL Aviation Holdings
• Adriaan den Heijer, Executive Vice President, Air France-KLM Cargo & Managing Director, Martinair
• Soufyan Mouaniss, Director West Cargo Commercial Europe & the Americas, Etihad Cargo
• Cornelis Paul de Man, SVP Cargo Sales, Turkish Airlines
• Liesbeth Oudkerk, SVP Cargo Sales & Network Planning, Qatar Airways

MODERATOR:

• Guillermo Ochovo, Director, Cargo Facts Consulting 

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Cargo Facts will speak with Sanjeev Gadhia, Founder & CEO of Astral Aviation, about crucial market issues in a frank and engaging format. 

MODERATOR:

• Jeff Lee, Editor, Cargo Facts

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

PANELISTS:

• Matt Hoesley, Chief Commercial Officer, Altavair
• Marc Iarchy, Partner, World Star Aviation
• John Lynch, SVP, Head of Freighters, BBAM
• Derek Paterson, VP of Sales & Leasing, Aero Capital Solutions

MODERATOR:

• Joerg Andriof, Chief Investment Officer, Aircraft Finance Germany

PRESENTER:

• Tom Hoang, Regional Director, Market Analysis – Air Cargo, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

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• Jim Edgar, Senior Consultant, Cargo Facts Consulting

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

PRESENTER:

• Audrone Keinyte, Chief Executive Officer, BBN Cargo Airlines Holdings

MODERATOR:

• Robert Luke, Senior Associate Editor, Cargo Facts

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

PRESENTERS:

• David Dwek, Sr. Future Fuels Analyst, SkyNRG
• James Peck, Chief Customer Officer, ZeroAvia

MODERATOR:

• Neil Wilson, Editor, TAC Index

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• 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:

• Michael Hamelink, Chief Financial Officer, Chisholm Enterprises, Chief Executive Officer, Texel Air
• Alex Harrington, Commercial Director, Titan Airways
• Laura Ivaskaite, Head of Asset Management. SmartLynx Airlines
• George Seturidze, Chief Executive Officer, Camex Airlines

MODERATOR:

• Jeff Lee, Editor, Cargo Facts

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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.

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The CF EMEA Gala Dinner is currently at capacity. Should any space become available, we will make attendees aware. 

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*Delegates staying at the host hotel are encouraged to enjoy the complimentary breakfast.

*Please note, only coffee will be available in the event space prior to the event start.

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

PANELISTS:

• Loay Mashabi, Managing Director, Saudia Cargo
• Rafi Matalon, VP & GM Marketing, IAI Aviation Group
• Cristian Sutter, Chief Executive Officer, Avensis Aviation
• Or Zak, Chief Commercial Officer, Challenge Group

MODREATOR:

• Jeff Lee, Editor, Cargo Facts

• 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. 

PRESENTER:

• Guillermo Ochovo, Director, Cargo Facts Consulting

MODERATOR:

• Robert Luke, Senior Associate Editor, Cargo Facts

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

PANELISTS:

• Skye Carapetyan, Sales Director, Beta Technologies
• Matt George, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Merlin
• Ed De Reyes, Chairman & CEO, Sabrewing Aircraft Company
• Sascha Hardegger, Chief Commercial Officer, Dufour Aerospace

MODERATOR:

• Robert Luke, Senior Associate Editor, Cargo Facts

PRESENTER:

• Gilbert Birke, Senior Adviser Commercial & Contract Management P2F/MRO, EFW

MODERATOR:

• Jim Edgar, Senior Consultant, Cargo Facts Consulting

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