Having previously hosted the 2014 world route development forum, Chicago Department of Aviation will be hosting the 16th edition of the regional event serving the Americas next year.
Don Welsh, chief executive officer of Choose Chicago, the official destination and marketing organisation for Chicago, is confident that “the most American city in the US” will wow World Routes delegates.
Nearly 30 freighter carriers currently serve O'Hare, including many of the largest cargo carriers from China, Europe and the Middle East. In fact, Chicago is the leading national gateway for air exports to China, representing more than 25 per cent of the entire market.