ISTAT Holiday Receptions

4 December 2024

ISTAT NFL Playoff Party

12 January 2025

ISTAT Dublin Hub

13-15 January 2025

ISTAT Lunar New Year Reception

6 February 2025

ISTAT Americas

2-4 March 2025

ISTAT Freighter Forum

30 April - 1 May 2025

ISTAT Asia

13-15 May 2025

ISTAT EMEA Recap

Last month, we welcomed nearly 1,600 delegates to Istanbul for three days of dynamic panel discussions and engaging networking opportunities. Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s ISTAT EMEA, and save the date to join us next year in Prague, 5-7 October.

Applications Are Open for ISTAT PDP EMEA

ISTAT’s Professional Development Program (PDP), in association with PwC, offers an in-depth exploration of the airline industry, covering the design, manufacturing, maintenance and valuation of commercial aircraft, along with insights into their trading and financing. Apply by 21 October and make a down payment toward the success of your professional career.

Celebrate the Festive Season at the ISTAT Holiday Receptions

Attend the ISTAT Holiday Receptions in Dublin, London, Tokyo or New York on 4 December. Join in on the festivities and meet up with industry friends before the year ends. ISTAT members are permitted to bring one guest to the receptions. Registration is now open.

Renew Your ISTAT Membership

Your membership is scheduled to expire 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. 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. 

Submit Your Interest for the ISTAT Board of Directors

ISTAT has announced a new election process for the ISTAT Board of Directors. This process aligns with nonprofit industry best practices. The Nominating & Election Committee is currently accepting applications for five board positions that will be available in March 2025. The deadline to submit your interest is 31 October.

Save the Date for ISTAT Americas in 2025

ISTAT Americas is taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, 2-4 March 2025. You won’t want to miss out — this event is sure to pack the heat. Keep an eye out for more event information and make plans to join industry professionals in this beautiful desert city. 

ISTAT Asia In Tokyo

Mark your calendars — ISTAT Asia is making its way to Tokyo, 13-15 May 2025. Stay tuned for updates and registration details in the coming weeks as we count down to this 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 Europe, October 2015, Prague, Czech Republic

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.

Upcoming ISTAT Learning Labs

In this ISTAT Learning Lab, Morris M. Kleiner, professor and AFL-CIO chair in labor policy at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs, will document the decline of the manufacturing workforce relative to other sectors. In this session, he will discuss the results of these changes for the service sector, which has grown relative to manufacturing. Kleiner will cover the outcomes of continued government regulation and share his view on how the industry, government and unions will shape the future aviation workforce.

2024 Aircraft ABS Market Update: Transformations in Pre- and Post-COVID Aircraft Asset Securitizations

Featuring Evan Wallach, Global AirFinance Services, and John Mowry, Alton Aviation Consultancy

Entering the Cargo Drone UAV World

Featuring Grégoire de la Moureyre, Pen Aviation

A Deep Dive into Aircraft Engine Values

Featuring George Dimitroff, Cirium

The Autumn Issue of Jetrader Is Here

The cover of the Autumn Issue of Jetrader features photos from the Farnborough International Airshow, held 22-24 July in Farnborough, London. A full recap of the event, as well as photos from the ISTAT Hub and Reception at the show, starts on page 22. The ISTAT Freighter Forum and ISTAT Sustainability Symposium are also recapped in this issue.

You’ll also find an interview with Pam Hendry, vice president and treasurer at United Airlines, in this issue, and an article that takes a deep dive into midlife aircraft. Rounding out the issue are appraisals of the A350-1000 and Boeing B777-200F, an article from the ISTAT Foundation on the Scholarship Program, and a Q&A with Shauna Dixon, a trading manager at AerFin and alumna of the ISTAT Professional Development Program.

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.

New Scholarship Announced During 30th Anniversary

We’re pleased to announce the establishment of the AerCap Scholarship Fund as part of the ISTAT Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Campaign. This scholarship fund demonstrates AerCap’s commitment to nurturing and contributing to the future growth of the aviation industry, in partnership with the ISTAT Foundation. Read the full press release and support the Foundation’s mission and programs by donating to the 30th anniversary today.

Industry Leaders Give Back on the Greens

We want to extend our gratitude to our valued partners at Jetran for their continued commitment to supporting the ISTAT Foundation. During Jetran’s seventh annual Golf Tournament on 10-11 October, they raised approximately US$150,000 for the ISTAT Foundation and its programs. Thank you to all the golfers and sponsors who participated in the event this year!  

Honoring the Legacy of Nick Fadugba: A Visionary, Leader and Friend

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Nick Fadugba. Nick was a visionary in the aviation industry, serving as a cherished member of the ISTAT Foundation’s Board of Trustees and chief executive officer of African Aviation Services Ltd. To celebrate Nick’s remarkable life, we honor him through the music he loved. His favorite songs reflect his passion, vision and love for life, and they embody the spirit with which he approached everything he did:

• “Viva Nigeria” by Fela Kuti
• “The Wind Cries Mary” by Jimi Hendrix
• “Sittin’ On the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding
• “Crescent” by John Coltrane Quartet
• “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Aretha Franklin

Our thoughts are with Nick’s family, friends and colleagues. Rest in peace, Nick — your legacy will forever soar.

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The ISTAT Appraiser Program conducted a successful ConEd in Istanbul on Sunday, 22 September, with members in attendance in person, as well as online via Zoom. Presentations covered a macro-outlook, panel discussion on the current engine market and the ongoing challenges Appraisers are facing. There was also an investor view of the OEMs and their challenges. The first Appraiser roundtable session was well received and will likely be incorporated in future ConEd events.

The IAP held Appraiser and Senior Appraiser exams 8-9 October in London, Bangalore and Hong Kong. We thank the IBG Exams Committee for their diligence in setting the final papers. 

A new 2024 affirmation file has been released to the IAP Membership; we ask that all members complete this at their earliest convenience. Additionally, the accreditation scores for each IAP will be updated and refreshed during October. IAP members should send missing updates to the IAP Executive Director for inclusion before the end of October.