Eighth Annual ISTAT Foundation South Florida Golf Tournament

3 February 2025

ISTAT Lunar New Year Reception

6 February 2025

ISTAT Americas

2-4 March 2025

ISTAT Sustainability Symposium

29 April 2025

ISTAT Freighter Forum

30 April - 1 May 2025

ISTAT Asia

13-15 May 2025

ISTAT Hub and Reception at the Paris Air Show

16-18 June 2025

ISTAT Latin America Forum

10-11 September 2025

ISTAT EMEA

5-7 October 2025

ISTAT Members in Dublin

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the NFL Playoff Party and ISTAT Hub during Dublin Aviation Week. Wishing all our ISTAT members a productive week of networking and safe travels home.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year With ISTAT

Welcome the Year of the Snake at the ISTAT Lunar New Year Reception in Singapore on Thursday, 6 February 2025. Enjoy cultural dishes, drinks and festivities during this annual tradition, exclusive to ISTAT members! 

Registration Is Open for ISTAT Americas

Add your name to the attendee list for ISTAT Americas, taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, 2-4 March 2025. Explore our robust lineup of educational sessions and mark your calendar to join us at one of our many networking events. Please note: ISTAT’s room block at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge is sold out, but there is still room at a number of alternative hotels.  

Early Registration Is Open for ISTAT Asia in Tokyo

Join us for ISTAT Asia in Tokyo, 13-15 May 2025. Register today and save with discounted early registration until 17 March. We look forward to gathering with the industry in one of the world’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. 

ISTAT Freighter Forum in Miami, Florida, USA

The ISTAT Freighter Forum is heading to sunny Miami, Florida, 30 April - 1 May 2025. Rub shoulders with leaders in the freighter market and hear the latest on conversion and production trends at this day-and-a-half event. Registration will open in February!

Thank You to Our New and Renewed Members

ISTAT is pleased to announce its new and renewed members. Learn more about each new member and connect with them by accessing the ISTAT Member Directory.

ISTAT Members on the Move

Congratulations to these ISTAT members on their new positions.

ISTAT Archives: ISTAT NFL Playoff Party, January 2023, Dublin

ISTAT Members Between Jobs

The ISTAT Members Between Jobs program provides complimentary membership and event admission for members who may be in temporary need.

Upload Your Photo to the Member Directory

Remember to upload your headshot to your ISTAT member profile to be reflected in the ISTAT member directory. Instructions on how to do so can be found here.

Renew Your ISTAT Membership

If you didn’t renew, please note that your ISTAT membership expired on 31 December 2024. We hope you will take this opportunity to renew and continue to take advantage of the abundant member benefits that ISTAT has to offer, including reduced member registration for the upcoming ISTAT Americas. As always, we thank you for being part of the ISTAT member community and helping us continue the momentum of driving growth within the commercial aviation industry. 

ISTAT Learning Lab: Aircraft/Engine Parts Integrity and Records Management

Featuring Mark Yerger and Jason Reed, with host Stuart Rubin

Sustainable Finance Fundamentals: Driving Aviation Toward Net Zero

Featuring Jean Chedeville and Tom Conlon

ISTAT Learning Lab: Where Have All the Manafacturing Workers Gone?

Featuring Morris M. Kleiner, with host Mamoun Zubari

Read a Full Recap of the Panels at ISTAT EMEA

The Winter Issue of Jetrader includes a full recap of ISTAT EMEA, held in Istanbul from 22-24 September 2024. The event brought together aviation professionals for a dynamic mix of panels, networking and cultural activities. Key highlights included Turkish Airlines CFO Murat Şeker’s insights on global aviation trends, discussions on sustainability and technological innovation, and panels on industry finance, leasing and next-generation aviation.

Read the ISTAT EMEA recap.

The cover of the issue features the recipients of two of ISTAT’s awards: Pyka for the ISTAT Sustainability Award and Aviation Week Network’s DEI Council for the ISTAT DEI Award. Also in this issue is a Q&A with Andrew Levy, founder, chairman and CEO of Avelo Airlines; a recap of the ISTAT Latin America Forum in Santiago, Chile; appraisals of the Airbus A319-100 and CFM56-5B/-7B; an ISTAT Foundation article about how the Foundation invests in student success; and a short Q&A with Sharath Sashikumar, director of fleet at Frontier Airlines.

Also: Have you seen the Jetrader newsletter on LinkedIn? Check it out and subscribe.

Have a Story to Share?

We are accepting Jetrader article submissions for 2025. If you are interested in sharing your expertise and contributing to the content of Jetrader, please contact Managing Editor Alexa Schlosser at aschlosser@istat.org.

One Step Closer to Our 30th Anniversary Campaign Goal

We are thrilled to announce that the Foundation has officially raised US$250,000 of our 30th Anniversary Campaign goal of US$300,000. Thank you to all the generous donors for your help with reaching this incredible milestone. There is still time to give! The ISTAT Foundation will accept donations for this campaign through ISTAT Americas, 2-4 March 2025. Consider supporting the future of aviation by donating today. Learn more.

Soak Up the Sunshine at the Eighth Annual ISTAT Foundation South Florida Golf Tournament

Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to connect with colleagues in sunny Florida while supporting the aviation industry. This year’s tournament will be held at the Plantation Preserve Golf Course and Club on 3 February 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, all are welcome! Learn more.

Support the ISTAT Foundation at ISTAT Americas in March

Planning to attend ISTAT Americas in Phoenix? Join the ISTAT Foundation on the pickleball court or the golf course for the opportunity to strengthen your industry connections and support the Foundation’s charitable giving programs. Learn more.

You must be registered for ISTAT Americas to attend the ISTAT Foundation Golf Tournament and Pickleball Tournament, 2-4 March 2025.

IAP Continuing Education at ISTAT Americas

The IAP Continuing Education session will be held at ISTAT Americas on Sunday, 2 March, from 13:00 - 15:00. There will be presentations on financing markets, part-out activity and an update on engines. This is only open to IAP members.

Calls for Interest in Non-Appraiser Positions on IBG

The IAP is seeking candidates for three non-Appraiser positions on the IAP Board of Governors (IBG) from 2025 to 2027. Interested parties need to be ISTAT members in good standing and should send their CV with a cover letter to IAPExecutiveDirector@istat.org no later than 14 February 2025. The ISTAT board will vote on eligible candidates on 5 March 2025.

IAP Seeking Senior Appraiser for IBG Exams Committee

IAP members are also asked to nominate senior appraisers interested in filling an open position on the IBG Exams Committee. Nominations should be submitted no later than Friday, 21 February 2025, to IAPExecutiveDirector@istat.org.

ISTAT Americas IAP Information Session

Interested in becoming an ISTAT Certified Appraiser or a career as an Appraiser? Plan to attend an information session at ISTAT Americas on Sunday, 2 March, from 15:30 - 17:00