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Cargo Facts Connect

Cargo Facts Connect addresses all things freighters and aircraft. Connect delves into what"s new in freighter transactions, belly capacity trends, conversion activity and aircraft finance. Brought to you by Cargo Facts, long the industry"s leading information resource on freighter aircraft, Cargo Facts Connect gets you inside the freighter business. Cargo Facts has been the newsletter of record of the air cargo and freighter aircraft industries for over 40 years. Cargo Facts, published by Royal

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18:50

A 777-8F order, drone updates and Asian market shakeups

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/11/12

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss Silk Way West’s intention to use the 777-8F as part of its plan to replace the Queen of the Skies, Asia Cargo Network’s plan to place a number of 737NG and 767 freighters with its Middle Eastern AOC, and more 737-800BCFs joining North American operators. Additionally, the cargo drone industry continues to see more investments and first flights. Tune in for a discussion of these topics

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11:57

Drone, GlobalX and A321F milestones

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/11/05

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss a string of new entries into the drone market, with launch orders for products from Dufour Aerospace and Sabrewing. Meanwhile, Global Crossing Airlines is nearing the delivery and entry into service of its first two A321Fs, which will join the fleet before the end of the year, and another lessor is entering the A321F segment. Tune in for a discussion of these topics and more for the

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17:46

Cargo Facts Symposium 2022 highlights

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/10/28

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editor Andrew Crider look back on some of the highlights from Cargo Facts Symposium 2022, and discuss the 777F vs A350F panel, the current state of conversions and the impact of regional freighters on the global air cargo market. Additionally, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has engaged electrical power on its first 777-300ERSF prototype after its conversion, meaning IAI is on track for its anticipated first flight in November

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12:29

A look ahead at Cargo Facts Symposium 2022

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/10/14

In this week’s episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss the upcoming Cargo Facts Symposium taking place at the InterContinental in San Diego on Oct 19-21. This year's Symposium will feature a fireside chat with Peter Corfitsen, chief executive of Maersk Air Cargo. The team gives a glimpse into the most highly anticipated panels on the agenda, including one on the large-widebody segment and another on the state of freighter leasing

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9:26

A week of firsts for manufacturers and STC holders

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/10/01

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss a week of milestones for the freighter aircraft industry. The first milestone was the first flight of an all-new aircraft type. with Eviation’s Alice aircraft becoming the world's first fully electric aircraft to take flight. The aircraft promises to have a cargo variant and has secured DHL as a launch customer. The editors then turn to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Xtreme

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12:56

FedEx shuffles vintage fleet, new aircraft on the...

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/09/24

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss FedEx reactivating vintage trijet airframes ahead of peak season. The once-parked freighters will step in for several 757s, which will take their place in the desert. The editors then discuss a number of new aircraft — both manned and unmanned — that have passed, or are approaching, major milestones in their development, representing the future of the air cargo market.

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14:35

Regional expansion and regional freighters

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/09/16

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss a potential new regional cargo operator in South Korea, with Hi Air planning to use as many as six ATR 72-500Fs. The airline will pair up with a company called Caelum that is looking to convert ATRs to start, but which may even move on to A321s and A330s. The team then turns to regional growth in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia all featuring in Cargo Facts stories

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17:06

Two A330 Class E STCs and other market insights

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/09/09

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss the state of the used-aircraft market, and how current market conditions are affecting business in the freighter conversion space. The team addresses the certification this week of a new A330 Class E modification product and evaluate it alongside another program currently in development. Listen as the editors assess the two programs, their customers and how much business can be expected

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13:20

New production widebody additions amid fresh...

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/09/02

In this week’s episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss a week of growth for both UPS and FedEx, which continue to expand their freighter fleets with Boeing widebody aircraft. Elsewhere, e-commerce has led to further 737 freighter adoption in China, with two airlines joining the maindeck market and announcing the start of 737-800BCF operations. The team also takes a quick look at some upcoming A321F redeliveries. Meanwhile, the

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12:53

A week of 737-800F happenings and regional expansion

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/08/26

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss 737-800 freighter transactions involving companies like GOL, Texel Air and Northern Air Cargo. The team then turns to Boeing’s medium widebody, with SF Airlines, DHL and Cargo Aircraft Management continuing their conversions and a new player moving into 767 freighters. Meanwhile, two different airlines are supplementing their regional fleets by taking delivery of Saab 340B aircraft.

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12:58

A widebody damaged, more widebody placements and a...

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/08/12

In this week’s episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss an incident involving a Qatar Airways 777F, which took damage after colliding with a pole at Chicago’s O'Hare Airport (ORD). The team then turns to AerCap’s placement of 95% of its twenty 777-300ERSF conversions, as well as a series of A321 developments before looking at a breakdown of Q2’s transactions and the new Alia eVTOL aircraft from Beta Technologies.

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9:33

A week of widebody freighter developments

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/08/06

In this week’s episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss the breaking news of Atlas Air’s acquisition by Apollo Global Management and others. The team then looks at other developments involving major operators or large widebody freighters, including UPS holding two more options for the venerable 747-8F and Air Canada ordering the 777F.

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14:55

The Queen comes back for another dance

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/07/30

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss a couple more tidbits from Farnborough. They then look at recent 767 developments before turning to the Queen of the Skies.

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14:46

A freighter-filled Farnborough

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/07/22

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee speaks with Jim Edgar, senior consultant of Cargo Facts Consulting, about Edgar’s memories from previous versions of the Farnborough International Airshow. Listen as the two also discuss some of the week’s major highlights, like Cargolux endorsing the 777-8F, De Havilland’s new freighter conversions, 737-800BCF orders and more.

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11:35

Farnborough Airshow excitement and continued...

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/07/15

In this week’s episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss hype leading up to this year’s Farnborough Airshow, which Cargo Facts will be attending to provide breaking news coverage for our readers and listeners. The editorial team then look at the potential for more 777-8F and A350F orders, as well as continued interest in the 757 and A330, both having a number of interesting developments this week.

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10:58

India woes, new operators and fleet expansions

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/07/09

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss Spicejet suffering repeat safety issues and the imminent growth of India’s freighter fleet. They then look at Raya Airways’ expansion into Airbus narrowbodies, 737NG freighters in Georgia and three new 767-300Fs that have now found a home.

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8:56

Avionics, drones and a mid-year scorecard

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/07/01

In this episode, Cargo Facts Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke start with systems upgrades and more 777 conversion news. They then discuss two items published this week, including our magazine feature where the team went in depth with a number of manufacturers who are bringing products and new aircraft to the emerging cargo drone space, as well as a mid-year overview of freighter aircraft deliveries and redeliveries, featuring commentary from Cargo Facts Consulting.

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10:56

Large widebody developments, rumors of an An-225...

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/06/25

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editor Andrew Crider discuss updates to the 777-300ERCF and A350F programs, as well as a flurry of 737 transactions. The editors then take a look at increased developments for the An-225 rebuild project and a mysterious 747 Classic that has arisen from the dead amid a flurry of pop-culture references.

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18:01

Carbon fiber, carbon emissions and new freighter types

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/06/17

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke discuss rumors that Boeing is exploring adding a 787 freighter type to its portfolio; European Aviation Group’s new company and pursuit of an A340 cargo STC; and YTO Cargo Airlines’ plans to start flying the ARJ21 freighter conversion later in 2022. The editors also talk briefly about some MRO developments involving both narrowbodies and widebodies.

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9:41

Air cargo tech advances while freighter conversions...

Cargo Facts Connect ·

2022/06/11

In this episode, Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke are joined by Kelly Stroh, associate editor of sister publication Air Cargo World, who shares takeaways from the inaugural Air Cargo Tech Summit in Miami. Crider and Luke then move on to look at more 737NG freighters heading to operators based in South Korea.

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