Overview

The global air cargo industry continues to play a critical role in international trade, supply chains, and the movement of high-value and time-sensitive goods. With particularly strong growth expected across China, East Asia, and Oceania, aviation professionals must navigate an increasingly complex environment of evolving regulations, technologies, operational requirements, and customer expectations. The Air Cargo Management course-offered in partnership with ICAO as part of the Global Aviation Professional Program (GAPP)-provides an in-depth, practical study of modern air cargo management and its role in the global aviation and logistics industry.

Who should attend?

This course provides actionable insights for:

• Air Cargo Managers & Aviation Leaders
• Policymakers & Regulators
• Air Transportation Professionals
• Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals
  
  

Course Benefits

Build a practical, multi-disciplinary understanding of the complexities of modern air cargo management. Through applied analysis of current regulations and real-world case studies from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, you will explore air cargo operations, supply chains, revenue management, process optimization, security, sustainability, and emerging industry practices.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand Air Cargo & Global Trade: Describe the evolution of air cargo transportation and evaluate its economic significance in global trade.
2. Analyze Air Cargo Supply Chains: Derive insights into supply chain management, including regulation, security, distribution channels and networks, with an emphasis on the role of freight and sustainable practices.
3. Optimize Cargo Handling & Processes: Evaluate air cargo handling and operational processes using Process Thinking and Lean Principles to improve performance and efficiency.
4. Apply Revenue Management Strategies: Analyze air cargo revenue management techniques, including revenue management strategy, overbooking strategies, and pricing strategies for different types of cargo.
5. Apply Operations Optimization Techniques: Explore optimization techniques for air cargo operations through modeling, linear programming, and case study applications.
   
   

Course Delivery

The course is delivered over one week in a flexible virtual format combining live instruction with self-paced coursework:

• EagleVision (powered by Zoom): Our virtual classroom technology for live, interactive sessions. Engage directly with professors and classmates in real-time during scheduled lectures. All live sessions are recorded and made available to participants in the event that a session is missed.
• Canvas: A modern, cloud-based learning platform accessible from any device. Access course materials, submit assignments, and collaborate on discussion boards at your own pace.

Online EagleVision sessions run Monday through Friday and are supported by asynchronous Canvas activities throughout the week. Upcoming course dates and times are listed in the Session Information section below.

Class times may be adjusted based on the regions from which participants are joining to accommodate different time zones. Any changes to the scheduled class times will be communicated to participants in advance.