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losing that contract was regrettable as we enjoyed working in Israel due to the significant demand for extra capacity there . However , once the situation stabilizes , Trade Air will be looking forward to renewing that contract ,” he says .
Agile and adaptable
As our interview reaches its end , Marko lays out Trade Air ’ s strategy for the future . “ With all our aircraft capacity sold out since October 2023 , I believe we are in a very strong position for the rest of the year . We do not typically exhaust our capacity so early , but because of the widespread lack of capacity , our clients started negotiating in advance . For instance , there is hardly any narrowbody capacity to rent on a semi lease for the summer , and the ones that are available are extremely costly . Looking at our long-term strategy , our five-year plan entails expanding our fleet with a couple more units . Nonetheless , the market ’ s instability , driven by the current geopolitical issues , makes it difficult to plan beyond a year . Additionally , we are amid an economic slowdown , possibly on the verge of a recession , so my long-term forecasts might not be accurate . Still , I believe that for the time being , we should prioritize revenue growth and scale back investments until geopolitical situations stabilize ,” he concludes .
Having capitalized on difficult market conditions , Trade Air proves it is ready to tackle new challenges proactively . As a result , the company is well-equipped to achieve further success through its highly flexible and mobile business model , all while remaining adaptable in the face of volatile geopolitical and economic climates . ■
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