ISTAT Latin America Forum

You’re invited to register for the ISTAT Latin America Forum, now taking place 30-31 August. Avoid the rush hour traffic of Sao Paulo and join ISTAT for a festive Networking Dinner at the Hilton Morumbi! Experience a Brazilian-themed evening featuring a Caipirinha station, bossa nova music, a Samba show and seated dinner. Learn more.

Join us for the Networking Dinner and wrap up the first-ever ISTAT Freighter Forum with a delicious meal and dynamic conversations at the Chihuly Garden and Glass. Located directly next to the Space Needle, the Chihuly Garden and Glass offers breathtaking views of Seattle and the studio glass of Dale Chihuly. Learn more.

Registration is open for ISTAT EMEA, taking place 1-3 October at the Hilton London Metropole. Keep the business conversations buzzing at The National Gallery Networking Reception. Offering exclusive access to some of the world’s greatest masterpieces, doors open just for ISTAT EMEA delegates after the gallery closes to the public. Surround yourself with some of the world’s greatest paintings by artists such as Leonardo, Monet and Van Gogh. Learn more.

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.

IceLease

As the newly elected chair of the ISTAT Foundation, Sigthor Einarsson has made lasting contributions to the organization. Over the past 10 years, Einarsson has served as chair of the Grants Committee, notably responsible for evaluating and awarding over US$1 million in grants. He also served as the first chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, building it out and securing its first partnership with ACG for the US$100,000 D&I Fund.

Under his leadership, the Foundation will continue to benefit from both his professional skills and valuable experience over the past decade of the Foundation programs’ growth.

Do you or an ISTAT member you know deserve to be recognized? Submit their name today for a chance to be featured in the next ISTAT UPdate by contacting Managing Editor Alexa Schlosser at aschlosser@istat.org.

In the Summer Issue of Jetrader, we spoke to Doug Parker shortly before his retirement from the American Airlines Board of Directors about his time as an airline CEO during various global crises, his thoughts on consolidation, fuel hedging and more. Read the article.

Also included in this issue are recaps of ISTAT Americas in San Diego and ISTAT Asia in Bangkok, and an article titled “The Cost of Net Zero” that asserts that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and offsets are here to stay but that SAF supply will likely continue to remain limited and fares may rise.

Rounding out the issue are appraisals of the Embraer E190 and Airbus A330F / Airbus A330P2F, insights into the ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program, and a conversation with Sophie McAuley of Zeevo Group.

Also: We recently launched a Jetrader newsletter on LinkedIn. Check it out and subscribe.

We are still accepting Jetrader article submissions for 2023. 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.

Registration is open for the Fourth Annual ISTAT Foundation Dublin Golf Tournament. This event will take place rain or shine on Thursday, 21 September at the Grange Golf Club.

The ISTAT Foundation Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for two positions that will become available on the ISTAT Foundation Board of Trustees in March 2024. 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 deadline to submit is 25 August.

If you know a student interested in a career in aviation finance and leasing, the ISTAT Foundation’s online program, ISTAT U 2.0, is now accepting applications. The 2023-2024 program starts 16 October, and applications must be submitted by 8 September.

This complimentary session hosted by ISTAT Certified Appraisers features an inside look at the ISTAT Appraisers Program, aircraft appraisal fundamentals and steps to becoming an ISTAT Certified Appraiser. It will also address commonly asked questions about appraisals for those who use them.

Contact ISTAT at istat@istat.org to register.

In conjunction with ISTAT EMEA, the IAP ConEd Session is scheduled to start at 13:00 on Sunday, 1 October at the Hilton London Metropole. The session will also be accessible via Zoom and recorded. Attendance is limited to members of the IAP, the IBG and invited guests.