JOIN US ONBOARD TWO ICONIC CARGO AIRCRAFT Visit our static display aircraft at FIA 2018, tour Boeing 747 and Antonov 124-100 freighters and experience live cargo loading demonstrations
THE ONE & ONLY BRITISH CARGO AIRLINE CargoLogicAir is sponsoring the Cargo Village and participating in the Cargo Conference at FIA2018 looking at future air cargo industry prospects and delivery solutions
HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS See how cargo airlines protect the integrity of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products to ensure patient care and learn about Envirotainer’s ‘active’ cargo containers
SOLVING AOG SITUATIONS Be first to hear about a new Aerospace product developed in cooperation with Boeing and GE
FAST AID SAVES LIVE Learn about the vital role air cargo plays in Humanitarian logistics and new innovations to deliver life-saving supplies to the world’s most remote locations
THINK DIGITAL Digitalization is simplifying and visualising air cargo processes — experience the latest track and trace technologies

Come and See

Cargo Village 2016 Photo Report

Agenda 2018

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Learn how air cargo operates at the heart of global supply chains
  • Experience the unique transportation and logistics capabilities of CargoLogicAir and Volga-Dnepr Group
  • Step onboard CargoLogicAir’s new generation Boeing 747-8F and Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ iconic An-124-100 freighter for outsize and super-heavy cargoes
  • Witness the loading of the world’s largest aero engine, the GEnx turbofan
  • New at FIA 2018: Cargo Village Conference 2018 — with CargoLogicAir and Volga-Dnepr Group specialists joining other knowledge experts to present and discuss the latest challenges and opportunities for global air cargo
  • Experience air cargo via Hololens technology
  • Plus ... visit the new Cargo Village Exhibition Hall, open 16-18 July 2018

Cargo Village 2018 conference

  • Two Half-Day Conference Programmes (17 & 18 July AM)
  • Supported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  • Introduction by Glyn Hughes, Global Head of Cargo, IATA

Cargo Village 2018 conference

  • Executive address by David Kerr, CEO, CargoLogicAir
  • Expert overview of special cargo by Robert van de Weg, Vice President for Sales and Marketing, Volga-Dnepr Group
  • What’s the future of Humanitarian logistics — a dedicated panel discussion moderated by Volga-Dnepr

Cargo Village 2018 conference

  • Discussion topics also include:
    • Express Freight
    • Brexit Effect/UK Cargo Growth Outlook
    • Future of Air Cargo
    • UAVs for Cargo
    • Air Cargo Aircraft Developments
    • Accessing Remote Locations

About Cargo Village

Unique and dedicated

A dedicated location at FIA2018 to showcase the important and unique role the air cargo industry plays in facilitating world trade for global manufacturers and consumers, the Cargo Village was pioneered by Volga-Dnepr Group with the support of Farnborough International Airshow in 2016

Global interest

Over 500,000 visitors either joined us onsite at Farnborough International Airshow or tracked the daily activities at the Cargo Village via social media

Breaking news

In its first year, the Cargo Village welcomed representatives of more than 30 international business and aviation media outlets

Space to learn

The new 1,000 sq m Cargo Village Exhibition Hall gives visitors the opportunity to meet with a range of air cargo product and service providers

Well connected

The Cargo Village is located directly next to Gate F at FIA2018 or is a 2-3 minute buggy ride from the main Aerospace Exhibition Hall with its 1,500 participants from 52 countries. Visitors walking from any location at FIA2018 can reach the Cargo Village in just 5-10 minutes

Leave your car at the dedicated FREE Queen’s Parade car park and take the shuttle bus directly to the Cargo Village, which is just a 10-15 minute journey.

WHAT’S ON

Live loading demonstrations and tours onboard CargoLogicAir’s Boeing 747-8F Freighter and Volga-Dnepr Group’s Antonov 124-100
Meetings with recognised aviation experts with more than 27 years’ knowledge and experience of delivering complex, high value and highly sensitive products
Launch of a new AOG solution product
Special Pharma day with Cool Champagne party in cooperation with Envirotainer
Air cargo operations experience via Hololense technology
Plus... A one-off opportunity for aviation professionals and enthusiasts to record the perfect ‘selfie’ featuring the world’s largest series-produced transport aircraft and the most modern version of the legendary Boeing 747 ‘jumbo jet’

Join in our programme:

MONDAY, JULY 16th

AEROSPACE DAY & AOG SERVICE LAUNCH
11.00 GEnx engine loading on board An-124-100
11.45 Fan case loading on board Boeing 747-8 via nose door
12.30 AOG Service launch
Aerospace presentation by Axel Kaldschmidt, Global Director, Aerospace, Volga-Dnepr Group
The chalet:
  • Control tower concept presentation during the day
  • Hololense experience during the day
  • Multitaction experience for Pharma and AOG during the day
  • On static: Lithium batteries container, Envirotainer
 Static exposition onboard Boeing 747-8:
  • Hololense experience during the day
  • ASML container, car rack, Envirotainer
DAY 2 (TUESDAY, JULY 17th)

PHARMA DAY
9.55 David Kerr, CEO, CargoLogicAir, opens the Cargo Conference at the Cargo Exhibition Hall
10.15 Robert van de Weg participates in the Special cargoes section of the Cargo conference
11.15 Loading demo of Alfa Romeo’s Giulia Q models on board An-124-100
13.30 Envirotainer nose door loading demo on board Boeing 747-8
14.00 ABC & Envirotainer Event
Presentation by Fedor Novikov, Global Director, Pharma, AirBridgeCargo, on Pharma on board Boeing 747-8
The chalet:
  • Control tower concept presentation during the day
  • Hololense experience during the day
  • Multitaction experience for Pharma and AOG during the day
  • On static: Lithium batteries container, Envirotainer
 Static exposition onboard Boeing 747-8:
  • Hololense experience during the day
  • ASML container, car rack, Envirotainer
DAY 3 (WEDNESDAY, JULY 18th)

HUMANITARIAN DAY
10.05 Stuart Smith, Global Director, Humanitarian, Volga-Dnepr, speaks at the Cargo Conference
11.15 Jeep Wrangler loading demo on board B748 via nose door
13.05-13.45 20-feet Hospitainer loading demo on board An-124-100
14.00 Crysis Response Magazine, Open Session by Stuart Smith, Global Director, Humanitarian, Volga-Dnepr, in the chalet
20.00 CLA’s Boeing 747 takes off from Farnborough PHOTO OPPORTUNITY!
The chalet:
  • Control tower concept presentation during the day
  • Hololense experience during the day
  • Multitaction experience for Pharma and AOG during the day
  • On static: Lithium batteries container, Envirotainer
 Static exposition onboard Boeing 747-8:
  • Hololense experience during the day
  • ASML container, car rack, Envirotainer
All three days – Cargo Queen Photo Contest
Win a model of iconic Boeing 747-8

Learn more

How to get to the Show

  • At FIA2018, Cargo Village is located immediately next to Gate F, ensuring quick and easy access to the static aircraft display and loading demonstrations as well as to the Cargo Village Conference and Exhibition Hall.
  • After entering the Airshow through Gate F and participating in everything the Cargo Village has to offer, visitors wishing to see the rest FIA2018 can do so via a short walk or buggy ride.
  • Click here to download directions of how to get to Farnborough International Airshow 2018.

  • If you are travelling by car, please allow the following travel times:

  • From Heathrow Airport

    Travel time (no traffic) — 30-40 mins
    During show time - please allow 1 hr 30 mins

  • From Gatwick Airport

    Travel time (no traffic) — 50 mins
    During show time - please allow 2 hrs

  • From Central London

    Travel time (no traffic) — 1hr 10 mins
    During show time - please allow 2 hrs

Participants

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