ISTAT Latin America Forum

11-12 September 2024

ISTAT EMEA

22-24 September 2024

ISTAT Holiday Receptions

4 December 2024

ISTAT NFL Playoff Party

12 January 2025

ISTAT Dublin Hub

13-15 January 2025

ISTAT Americas

2-4 March 2025

ISTAT Asia

13-15 May 2025

ISTAT EMEA Housing Deadline Approaching

Visit Istanbul, Turkey, with fellow aviation professionals for ISTAT EMEA, 22-24 September. This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity to advance your business with airlines and enhance your industry connections. Register today and reserve your spot for this must-attend event. Be sure to reserve a room at the Hilton Bomonti Istanbul before 21 August to take advantage of the ISTAT rate!

The ISTAT Latin America Forum Is Just a Few Weeks Away

Join ISTAT in Santiago, Chile, for the ISTAT Latin America Forum, 11-12 September. This one-and-a-half-day forum is the perfect opportunity to connect with commercial aviation professionals and top airlines within the region and beyond. The number of attendees is growing; register today and add your name to the list.

Don’t Miss Out on ISTAT Americas in 2025

ISTAT is making its way to Phoenix, Arizona, for ISTAT Americas, 2-4 March! Mark your calendars, as this event is sure to bring the heat. Keep an eye out for more information about ISTAT Americas and make plans to join us in the desert city where beautiful wildlife meets metropolitan living.

Save the Date for ISTAT Asia in 2025

After a historic event at ISTAT Asia in Hong Kong 7-9 May, we look forward to welcoming you back to ISTAT Asia in Tokyo, 13-15 May 2025. Stay tuned for updates and registration details in coming months as we count down to this epic event in one of the world’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. 

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 Chalet at Farnborough International Airshow, July 2016, Farnborough, England

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.

Pyka Receives the 2024 ISTAT Sustainability Award

ISTAT is proud to recognize Pyka as the 2024 recipient of the ISTAT Sustainability Award. Pyka has embodied a commitment to advancing sustainability ambitions in the aviation industry and furthered ISTAT sustainability initiatives through strong efforts and results. Pyka was presented with the award at the ISTAT Sustainability Symposium in London near the end of July.

Upcoming ISTAT Learning Labs

A Deep Dive Into Aircraft Engine Values

Featuring George Dimitroff, Head of Valuations at Cirium

10:00 New York | 15:00 Dublin | 22:00 Singapore

Join this ISTAT Learning Lab and hear from George Dimitroff, head of valuations at Cirium, as he dives into the details of aircraft engine values and what the future may hold for this aspect of the aviation industry. Dimitroff’s expertise will provide answers to several questions, including what an engine value is made up of, the three phases of an engine life cycle, historical trends in value behavior and what the future holds, plus tracking, monitoring and protecting an engine asset’s value. Expand your knowledge of aircraft engine values and the role that they play in the aircraft trading sector.

Entering the Cargo Drone UAV World

Featuring Grégoire de la Moureyre, Head of Commercial Aviation at Pen Aviation

10:00 New York | 15:00 Dublin | 22:00 Singapore

In this ISTAT Learning Lab, Grégoire de la Moureyre, head of commercial aviation at Pen Aviation, will provide a deep dive into the world of cargo drones, including how they integrate into and add value to the air cargo system, the added value of a cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) within the logistics chain, and the environmental impact of alternative energies and infrastructure constraints. Hear from de la Moureyre about how a solid business plan ties into the many aspects of aviation infrastructure to create a successfully integrated air cargo and logistics system.

United’s Sustainability Strategy

Featuring Lauren Riley, United Airlines Chief Sustainability Officer and Managing Director

Understanding the Indian Aviation Market

Featuring Satyendra Pandey, AT-TV Managing Partner, and Dr. Sunder Raghavan, Professor of Finance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Aviation Capital Markets Update

Featuring Betsy Snyder, Independent Senior Advisor, and Mark Streeter of JP Morgan

Want an Airplane? Ask Nicely!



The Summer Issue of Jetrader includes a recap of the ISTAT Americas conference, held in Austin 3-5 March 2024. One of the most popular panels held during the event was titled “Want an Airplane? Ask Nicely!” Also known as the Lessor CEO Panel, this year’s panel was moderated by Douglas Runte and included Thomas Baker, chief executive officer and president of Aviation Capital Group; Michael Inglese, chief executive officer of Aircastle Limited; James Meyler, chief executive officer of ORIX Aviation Group; and Steven Townend, chief executive officer and managing director of BOC Aviation.

In the discussion, Baker underscored the structural constraints driving up lease rates and empowering lessors with pricing control. He emphasized the critical need for transparency from OEMs regarding delivery schedules, lamenting the challenges posed by uncertain timelines. “We want OEMs to tell us what they can actually do. We need to plan,” Baker said. “Our inability to know when the schedule delivery date will turn into, we’re getting schedule revisions repeatedly, it makes it hard for us to deliver to our customers and plan for our own future. Give us an honest assessment, and then let’s all this work in that direction.”

Read a full recap of the panel discussion.

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Have a Story to Share?

We are still accepting Jetrader article submissions for 2024. 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.

Contribute to the ISTAT Foundation 30th Anniversary Campaign 

Since its founding in 1994, the ISTAT Foundation has invested more than US$6.2 million in scholarships and educational programs, impacting more than 1,000 aviation-enthusiastic students globally. With your support, we aim to raise US$300,000 for this year’s anniversary campaign. These funds will provide crucial resources to students, young professionals and future leaders for years to come in the commercial aviation industry. Donate now.

ISTAT U 2.0 Applications Open for Students and Recent Graduates

If you know a student interested in aviation finance and leasing, the ISTAT Foundation’s online program is the perfect launchpad for their career this fall! ISTAT University (ISTAT U) offers a comprehensive overview of the aviation finance and leasing industry and is an excellent entry point into the field. The ISTAT U 2.0 program, delivered online by a top global aviation university, is open to individuals who have completed a bachelor’s or master's degree within the last three years and have no prior professional experience in aviation leasing or finance. The 2024-2025 program begins 14 October 2024, with applications due by 1 September 2024.

Apply today.

Claim Your Early Bird Pricing and Sponsorship Items: Dublin Golf Tournament

There is still time to register for the fifth annual ISTAT Foundation Dublin Golf Tournament, 19 September! Join for a day on the course at the Grange Golf Club in Dublin, Ireland. All proceeds from this event will go toward the ISTAT Foundation’s continued commitment to funding scholarships for aviation students, grants for aviation-focused humanitarian efforts and much more. Register by Friday, 30 August, to take advantage of early bird pricing.

Apply to Become the ISTAT Foundation's Next Board Trustee

Are you interested in becoming more engaged in the ISTAT Foundation? Please consider applying for the ISTAT Foundation Board of Trustees. The Nominating Committee is accepting applications until Friday, 30 August. Nominees must be ISTAT members in good standing. Additional information on the election process can be found in the ISTAT Foundation Bylaws under Article V. The ISTAT Board of Directors will vote upon applicants at the January 2025 board meeting. Trustees will serve from March 2025 to March 2028. Submit your application.

The ISTAT Appraisers Program (IAP) welcomes the following new Appraiser Candidates:

• Rami Abdel Aziz, IBA
• James Halas, IBA
• Bogdan Dimitrescu, Reframe Travel
• Ivan Player, McLarens Aviation
• Renato Da Silva, Embraer
• Dawei Yu, Citibank

We wish them well as they begin their allowed three-year period to prepare and sit for four exams and submit two full Appraisal reports. There is high interest from other potential Appraiser Candidates eager to join the IAP in the coming months. Meanwhile, preparations are advancing for the IAP Continuing Education (ConEd) session in Istanbul, which will run from 13:00 - 17:00 on Sunday, 22 September 2024. The IBG looks forward to welcoming as many IAP members as possible in person to the ConEd session. There will be an opportunity to attend via Zoom as well. 

Please contact ISTAT at istat@istat.org with any questions.