FlyingTalkers By Geoffrey Arend Geoffrey Arend

Mike White needs no introduction with our listeners.

Mike has a CV and presence in the aviation and airfreight

industry that is second to none. His tenure in CNS as

President was most inspirational for all of us.

Everybody knows Mike White: his presence is

immediate wherever he goes.

In other words when it comes to clear thinking and

realizing where we are or should be heading as an

industry:We Like Mike! S/H

The question today is that in a business that needs lots

of young executives whose attention may be drawn to

other careers, where will the next generation of air cargo

executives will come?

Latest news from the world beating air cargo market of India.

Look back at some people who built Emirates Sky Cargo in USA and around the world.

Los Angeles Air Cargo Association (LAACA) Air Cargo
Day at the Proud Bird Grand Ballroom just off the main runways takes off next
Thursday May 9.

Doors open at 1100.

The air cargo event of the year at LAX goes until
15:00 and is free!


Bruce McCaffrey Did Not Back Down

  “The air cargo price fixing saga of 2005 was a-gas.

"A mellifluous malodorous episode in the history of air
cargo”.

A story without a happy ending is recalled in 2024 as
we mark ten years since Bruce McCaffrey died February 25, 2014 at age 71 in Bradenton, Florida, from complications of renal failure.

Here are sme further thoughts and a story to not be forgot.

In a perfect world the following words would
just make no sense. Yes, indeed, in a perfect world… We are talking about how much logistics, and air cargo in particular, is missing by overlooking women’s skills, but we are doing this sideways, as it is convenient at the FlyingTypers. Women’s skills can be ignored knowingly or as a habit, in any case it is a missed opportunity at best.

This is not the main concept of this Podcast,
but it cannot be ignored if you wish to fully understand its content.An accomplished businesswoman speaks hereunder
and teaches us a few lessons.

Make no mistake listening to Donna Mullins is a learning curve.
There was so much to learn!

It begn in February at Louisville Kentucky at Air Cargo and just ended March at Hong Kong at World Cargo Symposium. Here is an up clode and personal look at the people and business scene at air cargo trade show so far in 2024 and a peek ahead to what is next in April

Doha, Qatar - “Qatar Airways Cargo confirms that Mark Drusch has been appointed as Chief Officer Cargo effective immediately.” This in Qatar’s Press Release: “with over 25 years in senior airline management roles, Mark is a well-known figure in the aviation world. His most recent role was SVP Revenue Management, Alliances and Strategy at Qatar Airways where he led the development and implementation of the company’s revenue strategy as well as managing strategic alliances with key partner airlines. Prior to joining Qatar Airways, Mark spent 20 years at Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines and Lufthansa LSG Sky Chefs as Senior Vice President where he led the transformation in commercial airline strategy execution, revenue management, network planning and alliances. In addition, Mark was CEO and co-founder of e-Rewards and e-Miles, leaders in online panel research and online advertising.” In other words, we are talking of a man with a distinguished background, were it necessary to remind the public.