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The Premier Freighter Aircraft Event

OCTOBER 21-23, 2026 |  GRAND HYATT NASHVILLE

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Inside The Event: Air Cargo Trends, Capacity Constraints & Strategic Response

Cargo Facts Symposium returns October 21–23, bringing together senior decision-makers from across the global air cargo ecosystem. Airlines, lessors, financiers, OEMs, and MRO providers meet for three days of air cargo market intelligence, freighter market strategy, and high-value networking.

Known for its focused audience and industry-leading insights, the Symposium delivers critical perspectives on the trends shaping cargo aviation, including:

✈️ Freighter fleet strategy and aircraft economics
✈️ Passenger-to-freighter conversion trends and pipeline developments
✈️ Cargo airline network strategy and fleet planning
✈️ Aircraft leasing trends, investment activity, and aviation capital markets
✈️ Global air cargo market outlook and trade lane analysis

With networking consistently cited as the top reason professionals attend, Cargo Facts Symposium is the must-attend air cargo conference 2026 for those looking to build relationships, gain market clarity, and stay ahead of the evolving freighter market.

Why Attend: Networking, Insights & Strategy

Connect With Industry Decision-Makers

Build relationships with senior executives from airlines, lessors, OEMs, financiers, MRO providers, and aviation service companies in an environment designed for meaningful conversations.

Gain Market
Intelligence
You Can Act On

Hear directly from industry leaders on the trends shaping the market — from fleet planning and aircraft conversions to capital markets, demand outlook, and global cargo dynamics.

Participate In Focused Industry Discussions

Interactive panels, workshops, and debates provide practical perspectives on the issues impacting cargo aviation today and the strategies shaping the market ahead.

What Attendees Say

“Probably the best industry event I have ever attended.
The sessions were innovative, creative, and diverse. The organization was flawless, the food and drinks amazing, and it was incredibly well attended.”

Dora Alexander, Hamden Aviation

“Networking and attendance from a wide range of industry, including lessors, operators and MROs. The intimate spaces create openness to meet new people.”

Air Cargo Industry Leader

“It was an enjoyable and worthwhile event. The speakers, the attendees, the location, the hospitality – they were all topnotch.”

Jon Owens, TES Aviation

“High level of senior management present.”

Air Cargo Industry Leader

“I most liked the opportunity to hear from so many industry participants and their willingness to share their experiences and data.”

Teresa Rothchild, Avitas

“Great opportunity to network and seek new business.”

Rob Mulalley, Telair International

“Networking was fantastic. Subjects were focused.”

Air Cargo Industry Leader

Networking, By Design

The Cargo Facts Symposium provides unrivaled networking opportunities across the global air cargo industry, connecting you with key decision-makers. Engage with financiers, lessors, operators, OEMs, and service providers to share knowledge, discuss business opportunities, and establish high-value connections that support fleet, network, and investment decisions.

Nearly 70% of attendees made 4+ new connections during the event, underscoring the value and impact of these interactions.

Air Cargo Leaders Who Attended in 2025

97% Of Attendees Would Recommend This Event To A Colleague

Cargo Facts Symposium brings together senior leaders across the global air cargo ecosystem — airlines, lessors, OEMs, and service providers — creating an environment where meaningful connections and business opportunities develop.

These are the companies shaping fleet strategy, capacity decisions, and the future of global air cargo.

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Calling Leaders Shaping Fleet, Network, & Capital Strategy

Cargo Facts Symposium brings together senior leaders across the global air cargo industry to share insights on fleet strategy, aircraft economics, network planning and capital markets.

Interested in contributing to this industry-leading event? We’re looking for senior leaders and subject matter experts who can share practical insights on fleet, network and capital strategy.

Apply to be considered for the 2026 speaker lineup.

Leaders Who Took The Stage In 2025

Director of Global Aviation Operations
Amazon Air

Chief Executive Officer
LATAM Cargo

Director of Asset Valuations
mba Aviation

Chief Executive Officer
Air Atlanta Icelandic & Air Atlanta Europe

CEO
Mammoth Freighters

VP of Strategy & Business Development
CleanJoule

Head of Freighter Marketing
Airbus

Chief Executive Officer
ASL Aviation Group

Chief Marketing Officer
Hamden Aviation

SVP & Chief Commercial Officer
Titan Aviation Leasing

Head of Revenue Management
Avianca Cargo

President
Precision Aircraft Solutions & 321 Precision Conversions

Head of Valuations
Cirium Ascend

Director
Cargo Facts Consulting

President of Flight Operations
UPS Airlines

Analyst
Cargo Facts Consulting

Chief Executive Officer
MSC Air Cargo

Editor
Cargo Facts

Chief Operating Officer
Kansas Modification Center (KMC)

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Royal Media

Chief Executive Officer
Amerijet International Airlines

Vice President of Aviation, Americas Region
DHL Express

Chief Executive Officer
EFW

GM - Cargo Alliances & Sustainability
Delta Air Lines

Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
Atlas Air Worldwide

Chief Executive Officer
C Cubed Aerospace

Chief Executive Officer
7Air

Formerly Head of Global Fleet Management
Amazon Global Air

Senior Vice President - Cargo Planning & Freighters
Emirates SkyCargo

Regional Director of Air Cargo Market Analysis
Boeing

Sr. ISTAT Appraiser
Oriel

Chief Commercial Officer
Challenge Group

Head of SAF Sales - Americas
Neste

VP & GM Marketing
IAI Aviation Group

SVP of Sales & Marketing
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc.

Senior Associate Editor
Cargo Facts

Chief Executive Officer
mas

VP Cargo Sales
Global Crossing Airlines

Chief Economist
IBA Group

Chairman & CEO
Empire Airlines

Chief Commercial Officer
ATSG

Senior Director - Vertical Capability Cabin, Modifications & Maintenance
Boeing

Director - GE9X Marketing
GE Aerospace

VP - Investments
Crestone Air Partners

Deputy Editor
Cargo Facts

Access Air Cargo’s Decision-Makers

Cargo Facts Symposium provides sponsors with direct access to a highly targeted audience of senior leaders across the air cargo industry — including airlines, lessors, financiers, OEMs, MRO providers, and aviation service companies.

Sponsorship packages are designed to maximize your visibility while creating opportunities for direct engagement with the professionals shaping fleet strategy and investment decisions.

With networking consistently cited as the top reason attendees participate, sponsors benefit from an environment built for relationship-building and business development.

Position your company at the center of the industry conversation while building connections with the decision-makers driving the global air cargo market.