Best Airfreight Podcasts (2024)

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

4h 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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AI creates technological ‘inflection point’ 16:32

2d ago16:32

16:32

Raft Chief Marketing Officer Greg Kefer discusses how AI has created a global inflection point, akin to those created by the introduction of the personal computer and the internet, in the latest episode of “On Air with Air Cargo Next.”By Air Cargo Next

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Brandon Fried discusses funding for airports, illicit drugs, e-commerce 13:40

10d ago13:40

13:40

Airforwarders Association Executive Director Brandon Fried emphasizes the need for the U.S. government to invest in airport infrastructure in the latest episode of “On Air with Air Cargo Next.”By Air Cargo Next

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

14d 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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אלי בר יוסף: גאה שאשדוד נמל ממשלתי. נלך להפרטה חלקית 24:16

16d ago24:16

24:16

מנכ״ל בפועל של חברת נמל אשדוד, אלי בר יוסף, מתארח בפודקאסט וידאו לריאיון מקיף עם מירב רונן, מנהלת התוכן של פורט2פורט. בריאיון משיב בר יוסף על מגוון רחב של נושאים לרבות, התוצאות הכלכליות של הנמל, מסוע הגרעינים החדש, פעילות הנמל בתקופת מלחמת חרבות ברזל, פעילות הנמל בתחום החדשנות והסטארטאפים, התחרות עם הנמלים וכיצד חברת נמל אשדוד מקדמת את השקיפות בפעי…

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Podcast: DP World on nearshoring, automation, supply chain efficiency 9:11

16d ago9:11

9:11

Joining Morten Johansen, Carla Montenegro, vice president of commercial freight forwarding for the Americas at DP World, discussed automation integration, globalization trends and nearshoring in this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo Next.”By Air Cargo Next

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Emirates’ Nadeem Sultan on cargo growth 16:41

1M 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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cargo.one’s Claussen on end-to-end quotes, AI, tech integration 14:41

1M ago14:41

14:41

Cargo.one founder and co-Chief Executive Moritz Claussen sat down with Air Cargo Next at the World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong to discuss end-to-end quotation capabilities, digitalization, AI and cybersecurity for the latest episode of “On Air with Air Cargo Next.”By Air Cargo Next

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

2M 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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Podcast: Highs, lows and 2024 airfreight trends with Geodis' Kronenberger 7:18

2M ago7:18

7:18

With emerging technologies and growing demand, this year marks a comeback period for airfreight, Joe Kronenberger, senior vice president of airfreight for the Americas at Geodis, told Air Cargo Next in this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo Next.”By Air Cargo Next

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7Air Cargo prepares for launch 10:59

2M 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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Backbone Freighter Leasing on 777 conversions 9:06

3M 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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Aventus founder touts Web3 for LHR, supply chain 14:30

3M ago14:30

14:30

Aventus founder and Chairperson Alan Vey discusses how Web3 technology works, how it benefits supply chain operations and how the air cargo industry is lagging other sectors in digitalization.By Air Cargo Next

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

3M 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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Aircon CEO on benefits, challenges of airfreight consolidation 6:29

3M ago6:29

6:29

Dallas-based airfreight consolidation company Aircon is using AI and machine learning to offer a platform that helps smaller freight forwarders consolidate shipments. Aircon Chief Executive Chris Condon discusses the benefits and challenges of airfreight consolidation.By Air Cargo Next

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Modern Logistics’ Koga on international expansion 15:27

3M 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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Podcast: Quantum-South’s quantum computing solves problems despite integration challenges 13:26

4M ago13:26

13:26

Quantum-South's Product Lead Matteo Stipanicic discusses quantum computing, artificial intelligence and challenges to technology integration in the supply chain in this episode of "On Air with Air Cargo Next."By Air Cargo Next

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הים האדום נצבע באדום 33:06

4M ago33:06

33:06

לפני שישה שבועות, ב-19 בנובמבר, מורדים חותים השתלטו על אניית גלנוע בשם ״גלקסי לידר״ בבעלות איש עסקים הישראלי רמי אונגר, ובימים שלאחר מכן מל״ט איראני תקף אנייה בבעלות של עידן עופר וברגע ברגע האחרון - הודות להתערבות צי ארה״ב - נמנעה חטיפה של מכלית של חברת ניהול בבעלות איל עופר. מאז ההתקפות של החותים רק התגברו והסלימו, ובאמצע דצמבר - תוך פרק זמן של יו…

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Reliable Robotics’ Rose on flight automation 18:47

4M 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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Overhaul's Stevens on AI misconceptions, predictions 6:17

4M ago6:17

6:17

Risk management solutions provider Overhaul is using AI to mitigate cargo thefts. With products like RiskGPT, launched in July, Overhaul integrated AI into its software to scrape the internet for information on cargo theft and synthesize it. Overhaul response teams use then use the information to determine where a crime is likely to occur and quick…

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

5M 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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Awery’s Koch talks AI, eMagic and new talent 8:10

5M ago8:10

8:10

In this episode of "On Air with Air Cargo Next," Tristan Koch, chief commercial officer at Awery Aviation Software discusses the future of AI in air cargo, how it can attract new talent and where the industry stands in the digitalization shift.By Air Cargo Next

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

5M 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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CFS 2023 preview with GlobalX, Reliable Robotics, Empire execs 11:23

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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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The future is tech with data integration, drones, sustainable solutions 17:17

8M ago17:17

17:17

In the latest episode of the “On Air with Air Cargo Next” podcast, James Golding, head of cargo at London Heathrow Airport; Kenneth Chircop, general manager at Dronamics; and Mike van Berkel, account manager at VRR, discuss community cargo systems, drones and sustainability ahead of their appearances at the upcoming Air Cargo Tech Summit 2023, set …

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

8M 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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Air cargo amps up digitization efforts, cybersecurity 11:10

8M ago11:10

11:10

In the latest episode of the “On Air with Air Cargo Next” podcast, Celine Hourcade, founder of Change Horizon, and Gianluca Marcangelo, head of industry relations and marketing at Challenge Group, discuss cybersecurity and digitization ahead of their appearances at the upcoming Air Cargo Tech Summit 2023, set for Sept. 18-19 in Brussels.…

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

8M 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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Further tech innovation is crucial to air cargo 9:28

8M ago9:28

9:28

Today we will be speaking with Michelle Williams, managing director of strategy and business services at Southwest Airlines Cargo, and Ed de Reyes, chair and chief executive of Sabrewing Aircraft. Each will participate in panel discussions at our second annual Air Cargo Tech Summit in Brussels on Sept. 18-19.…

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Digitalization is future of air cargo industry 8:19

9M ago8:19

8:19

By Air Cargo Next

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Avensis CEO Sutter discusses A340, A330 conversions 21:34

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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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דרושים רובוטים 24:03

10M ago24:03

24:03

שי גוטמן, סמנכ״ל החדשנות והטכנולוגיה של יו.פי.אס ישראל מספר בפודקאסט שלנו על נקודות הכאב של שרשרת האספקה בתחום הבלדרות, על כניסת הרובוטים והבינה המלאכותי לחיינו ועל אתגר החדשנות שיו.פי.אס בישראל השיקה עם קוואנטום האב במטרה לשפר את היכולות הטכנולוגיות והרובוטיות של החברה.By שי גוטמן, מירב רונן

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Western Global on the verge of collapse 15:31

10M 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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Automation adds speed, reliability to air cargo supply chain 7:01

10M ago7:01

7:01

“On Air with Air Cargo Next” speaks with David Rose, director of London operations for IAG Cargo, about automation’s growing role in the air cargo industry.By Air Cargo Next

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

10M 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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Cebu Pacific aircraft in the headlines, younger A330 conversions expected 17:21

11M ago17:21

17:21

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee, Senior Associate Editor Robert Luke and Associate Editor Andrew Crider discuss two items relating to Cebu Pacific Air and a trend in feedstock for A330 conversions. Cebu Pacific has reactivated 50% of its freighter fleet, sending one of its two ATR 72-500Fs to an MRO in Vietnam for C check after being o…

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100th episode special 23:25

11M ago23:25

23:25

In the 100th episode this week, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss a conversion milestone for Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a new 737-800BCF operator in Turkey and MD-11 retirements. This week marked EFW’s fiftieth redelivery of its latest generation of Airbus conversions with an A330-300P2F for DHL …

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Natilus co-founder Matyushev on the Kona drone 17:44

11M ago17:44

17:44

In this episode, Cargo Facts Associate Editor Andrew Crider sits down with Natilus co-founder and Chief Executive Aleksey Matyushev to discuss the development of the company’s Kona cargo drone. Natilus recently announced a deal with ZeroAvia and unveiled a hydrogen-powered engine option for its blended-wing cargo drone. This development comes after…

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SmartLynx talks A321Fs plus other news from Cargo Facts LATAM 2023 20:23

11M ago20:23

20:23

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss the first Cargo Facts LATAM conference, which took place this week in Panama City. Cargo Facts made its debut in Latin America with groundbreaking news, developments and insight from industry leaders in the region. At the event, Lee and Luke cau…

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News from AUVSI XPONENTIAL, plus more A321Fs 18:25

12M ago18:25

18:25

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke highlight the key takeaways from the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles International’s XPONENTIAL 2023 exhibition and conference in Denver this week and other developments. Cargo drones dominated the news this week, with Canada-based Volatus Aerospace e…

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TSA to implement screening regulation of unique cargo shipments Nov. 1 14:49

12M ago14:49

14:49

Steve Alterman, president of the Cargo Airline Association, discusses a new policy TSA will implement November 1 of this year regarding screening of unique shipments exported from the U.S. The new policy is in line with standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization which requires 100% screening of all air cargo. Alterman discusses …

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JAL converts 767s, Cargo Three selects MD-10s, China Airlines retires 747s 18:01

12M ago18:01

18:01

In this week’s episode of the “Cargo Facts Connect” podcast, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss a series of widebody developments involving a variety of freighter types. First, Japan Airlines will operate its own freighters again after a hiatus of more than ten years as part of a groupwide growth…

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Drone developments in LatAm, global A321F growth 17:26

12M ago17:26

17:26

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editor Andrew Crider discuss watershed moments in the drone industry involving integration of unmanned aircraft systems into airspace. In North America, Reliable Robotics submitted data gathered with NASA to validate the reliability of existing radar systems in ensuring the safe separation …

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CFA 2023 sparks conversations on freighter type and supply 17:31

1y ago17:31

17:31

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editor Andrew Crider are joined by Cargo Facts Consulting Director Guillermo Ochovo and Senior Consultant Jim Edgar to discuss highlights from Cargo Facts Asia, which returned this week for the first time since 2019. Ochovo shares his thoughts on Cargo Facts Consulting’s latest freighter fo…

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Xtreme Aviation on LatAm freighter market 20:48

1y ago20:48

20:48

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editor Andrew Crider speak with Carlos Cock, chief executive of Miami-based Xtreme Aviation, about the Latin American market for freighter aircraft, the preference for 737 Classics and the challenges and opportunities that are on the horizon. Cock will speak during a panel on narrowbody fre…

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FedEx restructure and next-gen widebody assembly 21:25

1y ago21:25

21:25

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss the restructure of FedEx, which now plans to retire its remaining MD-11Fs by 2028, switching to an entirely twin-engine fleet. With changes to its aircraft fleet, FedEx also expects to change its routes, downsizing its foothold in Europe. Meanwh…

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