Best Cargo Facts Podcasts (2024)

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ATSG’s Berger bullish on expansion strategy 17:39

4d ago17:39

17:39

ATSG Chief Executive Mike Berger is looking forward to receiving the group’s first A330P2F even as demand for 767 freighters remains solid. Over the past year, carriers in countries including Georgia and Uzbekistan have entered the medium-widebody market and grown using 767s from ATSG’s leasing arm, CAM. “The thing that we’re very keenly aware of i…

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Lessors navigate narrowbody freighter market challenges 15:34

8d ago15:34

15:34

Prolonged strong demand from the passenger segment for narrowbody aircraft and engines is still creating a challenging freighter leasing market, especially on 737-800s, speakers on a panel agreed at Cargo Facts Symposium 2024 in San Diego last week. The panel on freighter aircraft and engine leasing, moderated by Mylene Scholnick, senior manager an…

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Season 2, Episode 7: European Parliament and The Green Transition with Rasmus Nordqvist 25:23

1M ago25:23

25:23

A pragmatic, collaborative approach to politics – one that fosters cooperation between political parties, committees, and the private sector – can drive meaningful change. In this episode, Lora Jakobsen, Chief Sustainability Officer at ZeroNorth, sits down with Rasmus Nordqvist, a newly elected member of the European Parliament for the Danish Socia…

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TAAG Angola eager to grow with African cargo market 16:05

1M ago16:05

16:05

TAAG Angola Airlines is keen to capitalize on the potential of the African market to grow its cargo business, having brought on an industry veteran and introduced its first 737NG freighter into operation less than a year ago. TAAG took delivery of a 2003-vintage 737-800BCF (33552, ex-Ryanair) on lease from BBAM in September 2023, but had not yet pu…

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Revisited: Transitioning to Future Fuels with the GCMD’s Lynn Loo 28:08

1M ago28:08

28:08

Green fuels have the potential to move the dial on reaching zero emissions. However, the complex nature of overhauling fuel supply chains and a lack of infrastructure present a barrier for the shipping industry. It's essential that collaboration amongst stakeholders is expanded and made more transparent if we are going to continue to trial and roll…

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Pascan Aviation enters freighter market with Saab 340BF 19:13

2M ago19:13

19:13

Canadian regional carrier Pascan Aviation will soon become the first Saab 340B freighter operator in the country after recently entering the dedicated cargo segment. Pascan began a fleet changeover to passenger Saab 340Bs during the pandemic and has carried cargo on its passenger flights since operations began in 1999. Only recently did it give ser…

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Season 2, Episode 5: Building a Sustainable Business Case with Pia Heidenmark Cook 30:54

2M ago30:54

30:54

Convincing senior leadership of the importance of sustainability can be challenging. However, it is possible to build a strong business case for its adoption. In this episode, Lora Jakobsen, Chief Purpose Activist at ZeroNorth, sits down with Pia Heidenmark Cook, an ESG and sustainability leader with over 25 years of experience across various globa…

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Aeros dirigible platforms to serve as aerial drone hubs 11:54

2M ago11:54

11:54

Airship manufacturer Aeros plans to launch two multi-role airships to deliver large payloads globally while serving as aerial hubs for cargo drones. The smaller of the two airships, the Aeroscraft ML866, can carry up to 66 tonnes of payload up to 3,100 miles, while the larger ML868 is expected to carry up to 250 tonnes over a range of 6,200 miles, …

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Season 2, Episode 4: Dual-Fuel Engines and the Green Transition with Bjarne Foldager 24:14

2M ago24:14

24:14

Global trade has not yet reached a consensus on green fuels. However, dual-fuel engines represent a step in the right direction, enabling incremental progress as further research is conducted. In this episode, Lora Jakobsen, Chief Purpose Activist at ZeroNorth sits down with Bjarne Foldager, Senior Vice President and Head Of Two-Stroke Business at …

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De Havilland’s bulk and LCD Dash 8 freighters to come in 2025 13:33

3M ago13:33

13:33

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada is progressing past the engineering phase for its bulk and large-cargo-door conversions for the Dash 8-400, and plans to certify the programs in 2025. The two new products build on De Havilland’s Dash 8-400 Quick Change conversion, for which it recently obtained Transport Canada certification. “We feel that there’s s…

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Season 2, Episode 3: Planetary Commons with Professor Katherine Richardson 28:00

3M ago28:00

28:00

The intersections of global trade, policy, and ecological limits are discussed by Katherine Richardson, a professor of Biological Oceanography, leader of the Sustainability Science Centre at Copenhagen University and former chairman of the Danish Climate Commission. She delves into the concept of planetary boundaries and planetary commons, highligh…

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AeroUnion, Avianca on freighter fleet upgrade 21:08

3M ago21:08

21:08

AeroUnion in June started flying its first A330-300P2F as part of a fleet renewal and collaboration strategy between it and Avianca Cargo. AeroUnion has based the 2006-vintage unit 791 (ex-SmartLynx) in Mexico City (NLU) for flights within Mexico and to Colombia and the United States, including some on an ACMI basis for the Colombia-based Avianca C…

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Season 2, Episode 2: Container Shipping and the Green Agenda with Vespucci Maritime’s Lars Jensen 32:03

3M ago32:03

32:03

The container shipping industry faces unique challenges in transitioning to greener practices. External factors have driven a period of rapid growth and profit since the late 20th century. However, major disruptions such as the 2008 financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2024 Red Sea Crisis have significantly impacted the industry. Amid t…

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ATSG leadership on group’s new direction 17:34

3M ago17:34

17:34

ATSG is bullish about its growth strategy after a series of changes that culminated with Chief Executive Mike Berger’s appointment June 4. As part of the leadership change, Jeffrey Dominick became ATSG’s president June 4 after more than seven years as a board member, bringing his Wall Street background to the role. Dominick’s goal for 2024 is to he…

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Season 2, Episode 1: Efficiency and The Green Transition with the UCL Energy Institute’s Tristan Smith 31:30

4M ago31:30

31:30

To comply with increasingly stringent regulations, the shipping industry must evolve in two ways: by transitioning to greener energy sources and continually optimising for efficiency. Bold change is needed to reach the IMO’s 2030 and 2040 targets - should we be optimistic that the industry is ready to meet them? In this episode, Lora Jakobsen, Chie…

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Special Episode - Corporate Voices: Political Strategies for Climate Success 50:14

4M ago50:14

50:14

In this special episode of Navigating Zero, host Lora Jakobsen takes us to Folkemødet on the beautiful island of Bornholm, Denmark. This unique annual political festival aims to bridge the gap between citizens and decision-makers. Lora engages in compelling conversations with top business leaders and industry experts about their strategies and chal…

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Modern Logistics’ Koga at Cargo Facts LATAM 2024 13:32

5M ago13:32

13:32

Brazil added its second 737NG freighter operator this year when Modern Logistics began flying the type, even as some of the country’s other carriers take on more Classics. Modern Logistics is undergoing a transformation to grow its presence in the logistics industry. “Part of this investment plan was to bring new aircraft,” Chief Executive Cristian…

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Hamden Aviation discusses LatAm’s freighter appetite 12:44

6M ago12:44

12:44

Hamden Aviation is focusing on Latin America as it looks to grow its presence in the freighter segment. The Hamden, Conn.-based lessor began supporting the industry by providing CFM56-3C1 engines to cargo operators with 737 Classics. “It was just sort of an organic entry [into the freighter space] from the -3C1 market, then working with Classics, t…

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Singapore Airlines’ Tan at Cargo Facts Asia 2024 16:35

6M ago16:35

16:35

Singapore Airlines is preparing for the arrival of its first A350F as it continues to manage the hurdles challenging the freighter market. The airline will gradually retire its 747-400Fs as Airbus starts delivering its new large-widebody in 2026, but no estimate has been given for when the transition will be complete. “It’s really a lot of work, an…

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Airbus’ Hamilton on A350F, plus CFA 2024 preview 22:07

7M ago22:07

22:07

Airbus is making steady progress in the industrialization phase of its new A350F program as components come together and test rigs take shape. “We’re sorting through and finalizing the processes for assembly ready for next year, into final assembly and then first flight,” Airbus Head of Freighter Marketing Crawford Hamilton tells Cargo Facts in thi…

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Episode 10: Ship Building and Policy Changes with SEA Europe’s Christophe Tytgat 31:18

7M ago31:18

31:18

Shipbuilding is subject to the geo-political contexts, trends, and regulations that influence the wider maritime industry. The conflict in Ukraine, competition from Asia, digitalisation, and the maritime talent gap are all affecting how shipbuilders operate. Despite these challenges, ship manufacturers have a practical opportunity to lead the way i…

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Emirates’ Nadeem Sultan on cargo growth 16:41

8M ago16:41

16:41

Dubai-based Emirates is due to start taking delivery of some of its five new 777Fs this year as part of a 2022 order with Boeing. The carrier has returned four 777Fs to lessor DAE Capital over the past five years but also added two new units in May and June 2023, bringing its fleet back to eleven 777Fs. Further growth is on the way, with Emirates p…

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Episode 9: The Digital Port Revolution with the Port of Rotterdam’s Saskia Mureau 29:25

8M ago29:25

29:25

It's hard to underestimate the importance of ports in our world. They are crucial hubs for global trade, with an estimated 90% of all goods transported by sea. Serving as vital links between land and sea, ports offer unique opportunities for spearheading digital and environmental innovations. This pivotal role underscores their potential to lead in…

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Haite’s Chin on strategic growth, freighter conversions 7:26

8M ago7:26

7:26

ST Engineering last week took redelivery of the first EFW A321-200P2F conversion to be carried out at the Haite Tianjin facility. Freighter conversions are not new to Haite Tianjin, but the company plans to increase its activity in the segment. “This business is a very strategic decision because we need to have a mixture of work and the type of wor…

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Episode 8: Acting for Future Generations with former Generations Commissioner Sophie Howe 21:40

8M ago21:40

21:40

A view that takes the needs of future generations into account is critical if we are to change our world for the better. But how can we push boundaries, and make different decisions today that benefit the lives of our children and grandchildren tomorrow? In this episode, Sophie Howe, former Future Generations Commissioner for the Welsh Government, …

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7Air Cargo prepares for launch 10:59

8M ago10:59

10:59

The United States will soon get a new freighter operator when Miami-based 7Air Cargo gains certification. The startup airline has agreed to lease two 2006-vintage 737-800SFs from Aircastle as its first freighters. The first of those (34799, ex-SpiceJet) finished receiving its new paint job in Goodyear, Ariz., (GYR) this week. 7Air Cargo expects to …

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Episode 7. Technology’s Critical Role in Reaching Zero Emissions with ZeroNorth’s CEO Søren Meyer 21:41

9M ago21:41

21:41

Technology plays a critical role in the green transition. In the past, the complexity of the shipping industry – including the diversity of the global fleet, infrastructure constraints, and the economic impact of ‘going green’ – has prevented mass adoption of technological innovation. However, a recent wave of accelerated technological advancements…

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Backbone Freighter Leasing on 777 conversions 9:06

9M ago9:06

9:06

Beatrice Peters and David Thimm, vice presidents of new business at Backbone Freighter Leasing, part of the Dr. Peters Group, joined Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee live from Cargo Facts EMEA 2024 in Amsterdam earlier this week. Germany-based Backbone Freighter Leasing is the launch customer of the Kansas Modification Center 777-300ERCF conversion prog…

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Episode 6: Charting Sustainable Paths for Global Goods Transportation with A.P. Møller Holding’s Robert Mærsk Uggla 24:10

9M ago24:10

24:10

In an era where our planet’s resources are increasingly stretched thin, finding sustainable methods for the global transportation of goods becomes imperative. This challenge calls for innovative solutions to redefine the global supply chain to be both resilient and in harmony with environmental sustainability, ensuring that future generations inher…

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Camex, Texel, Avensis, Challenge preview CF EMEA 2024 7:18

9M ago7:18

7:18

The freighter aircraft industry will gather Feb. 5-7 in Amsterdam for Cargo Facts EMEA 2024 to discuss the latest developments in the space. Ahead of the event, several industry leaders join this week’s episode of the “Cargo Facts Connect” podcast. Joining Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee on the podcast are: George Seturidze, chief executive of Camex Ai…

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Episode 5: Bold Leadership with Lord John Browne, Chairman of BeyondNetZero and Former CEO of BP 30:32

10M ago30:32

30:32

What does it mean to lead boldly? It can involve making unpopular decisions to chart a new way forward. In our industry, it can translate to putting planet hand in hand with profit or finding innovative ways to put sustainability at the heart of strategy. It can also mean being able to see where today’s trends might lead us tomorrow. In this episod…

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Modern Logistics’ Koga on international expansion 15:27

10M ago15:27

15:27

Brazil-based Modern Logistics will soon deploy its first 737-800BCF to help grow the company’s international presence. The 2004-vintage aircraft (33566, ex-Ryanair) arrived in October and has been undergoing certification with the Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority. “We are in the final process with the regulator, and if everything goes well in the…

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Episode 4: Data-Driven Digital Transformation with Google’s Danny Lange 25:37

10M ago25:37

25:37

Maritime Shipping continues to struggle with its data-driven digital transformation, perhaps due to the fact the global trade industry has many different regional capabilities, needs, mindsets, and conflicting incentives. These complexities may be why the shipping industry has been slow to adopt technology and reap the benefits of machine learning …

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Reliable Robotics’ Rose on flight automation 18:47

11M ago18:47

18:47

Reliable Robotics this month announced it had performed the first flight of a remotely operated Cessna 208B without a pilot on board as the company works to certify its flight automation technology. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company aims to achieve certification in 2025, after which it will be able to operate uncrewed flights carrying commerc…

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Episode 3: Transitioning to Future Fuels with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation's Lynn Loo 29:00

11M ago29:00

29:00

Biofuels have the potential to move the dial on maritime trade’s goal of zero carbon emissions. However, the complex nature of overhauling fuel supply chains and a lack of infrastructure present a barrier for the shipping industry. Stakeholder collaboration must be expanded and made more transparent if we are going to continue to implement sustaina…

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Pacific Air Cargo’s Tanja Janfruechte on Hawaii ACMI market 18:17

11M ago18:17

18:17

Pacific Air Cargo has been heavily involved in the relief efforts in Maui as the island recovers from the destructive wildfires in August due to a long-term ACMI arrangement with Kalitta Air for the carrier’s 747-400F capacity between Los Angeles and Honolulu. At the same time, the company has been exploring other avenues of growing its business. “…

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Episode 2: Ship Operators' Role in Leading Decarbonisation with Cargill’s Jan Dieleman 24:09

11M ago24:09

24:09

Logistics enterprises that move cargo across the seas are well-placed to influence the direction of sustainability in maritime trade. They are the first to take on the risk of testing new technologies and implementing new sustainable practices so that change can happen. This commitment to making an impact inspires the rest of the global trade syste…

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Astral’s Gadhia on African market, fleet growth 11:53

12M ago11:53

11:53

In this week’s episode of the “Cargo Facts Connect” podcast, hear from Astral Aviation founder and Chief Executive Sanjeev Gadhia at the Dubai Airshow. Astral’s own-operated and wet-leased freighters fly within, into and out of Africa. The performance of the trade lanes has been mixed this year, Gadhia said. “The intra-Africa market, I would say, c…

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Episode 1: Global Trade's Critical Place in Our World with Lloyd's List's Richard Meade 29:06

12M ago29:06

29:06

ZeroNorth’s Lora Jakobsen and Richard Meade of Lloyd’s List take you through some of the foundational concepts of maritime trade. Navigating Zero’s goal is to unravel the complexities of maritime trade and the shipping industry, exploring the actions logistics companies can take to reach zero emissions. To do this, we need to start at the beginning…

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Welcome to Navigating Zero - Global Trade’s Powerful Wave of Change 1:52

1y ago1:52

1:52

The maritime trade industry accounts for roughly 3% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. The world is in a climate crisis, and our industry needs to look towards decarbonisation and the transition to zero emissions. But how do we actually get there? To find out, host Lora Jakobsen of ZeroNorth sits down with thought leaders, and sustainability, …

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CFS 2023 preview with GlobalX, Reliable Robotics, Empire execs 11:23

1y ago11:23

11:23

In this episode, hear from three speakers who will join us next week at Cargo Facts Symposium in San Diego. Ed Wegel, chairman and chief executive of Global Crossing Airlines, will share in a fireside chat the story of certifying a new airline during the pandemic and its cargo ambitions as the first operator of A321 freighters in the Americas. “We’…

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ST Engineering’s Tan on Airbus narrowbody freighters 13:39

1y ago13:39

13:39

In this episode, hear from Boon Keng Tan, senior vice president, general manager and head of aircraft and freighter leasing at ST Engineering. In 2021, ST set up Juniper Aviation Investments, a joint venture with the Singaporean state-owned investment company Temasek, to focus on developing a freighter leasing portfolio that specializes in narrowbo…

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Buffalo Airways’ McBryan on launching jet freighter ops 19:36

1y ago19:36

19:36

In this episode, hear from Mikey McBryan, general manager of Buffalo Airways, which is on the cusp of launching commercial service with its first 737-300 freighter in Canada. The 1986-vintage 737-300BDSF (23512, ex-Swiftair) that Buffalo purchased in 2022 had been in storage in the U.K. since 2017; it finally arrived in Canada last month after two …

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Awesome Cargo’s Luis Ramos on A330 launch, Mexican market 14:48

1y ago14:48

14:48

In this episode, hear from Luis Ramos, founder and chief executive of Awesome Cargo. The Mexico-based startup is in the certification process and nearing its AOC. It has leased two 2011-vintage A330-200s from Air Lease Corp. and plans to operate them in the Medius Class E cargo configuration from U.K.-based Avensis Aviation ahead of full-freighter …

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Boeing Global Services’ Bob Weiss on BCF programs 15:32

1y ago15:32

15:32

In this episode, hear from Bob Weiss, director of 737 and 767 BCFs at Boeing Global Services. Boeing continues to diversify its conversion locations, with the Joramco facility in Jordan announcing this week that it will host a conversion line for the 737-800BCF program, joining other upcoming sites like KF Aerospace in Canada and GMR Aero Technic i…

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Avensis CEO Sutter discusses A340, A330 conversions 21:34

1y ago21:34

21:34

In this episode, hear from Cristian Sutter, chief executive of U.K.-based Avensis Aviation, which offers a range of cargo modifications for Airbus widebodies. Avensis most recently launched a full-freighter conversion for the A340 with German startup Universal Sky Carrier, a project that is entering an advanced stage of development, Sutter said. In…

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Xtreme CEO on 10th anniversary, expansion ahead 12:28

1+ y ago12:28

12:28

In this episode, hear from Carlos Cock, chief executive of Miami-based Xtreme Aviation, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in the city last week. Xtreme expanded into the freighter leasing segment when it acquired its first 737-300F in 2022 and has worked with carriers in Latin America, including Colombia-based Aerosucre and Dominican Republic-…

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Teleport CEO on freighter fleet growth 11:05

1+ y ago11:05

11:05

In this episode, hear from Pete Chareonwongsak, chief executive of Teleport, the logistics unit of Capital A, as the company unveiled its first A321 freighter on lease from BBAM in a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on July 12. Teleport says it already is the largest air logistics network in Southeast Asia but has ambitious plans for further growth with it…

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Western Global on the verge of collapse 15:31

1+ y ago15:31

15:31

This week’s episode of the “Cargo Facts Connect” podcast focuses on the potential bankruptcy of Western Global Airlines and the impending strike by the UPS Teamsters union. With this week’s news that Western Global is inching closer to bankruptcy Cargo Facts looks at the airline’s fleet in more detail, addressing signs of the potential collapse and…

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The Paris Air Show, plus Embraer in China 18:23

1+ y ago18:23

18:23

In this week’s episode of the “Cargo Facts Connect” podcast, hear a discussion on highlights from the Paris Air Show, including orders for 737-800BCFs from Air Algerie and NAC, a massive deal for 500 passenger Airbus narrowbodies from IndiGo and an update to Boeing’s and Airbus’ market outlooks. At the show, Embraer also unveiled plans to begin con…

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