Exclusively for registered Accelerator participants. Space is limited but if you wish to apply, please contact dixie.rowley@ishkaairfinance.com

Hosted by MUFG, this workshop will explore how airlines across Latin America are financing fleet growth and what funding options are realistically available across the region. The discussion will examine how airline credit, access to capital and fleet strategy are evolving, and what this means for the next generation of aircraft financing.

Topics include:

• How should airlines approach fleet financing in today's Latin American market?
• Which financing products are available, and which airlines can realistically access them?
• How do airlines determine the right balance between ownership and leasing?
• What role do products such as JOLCOs, secured debt and capital markets play across the region?
• How should investors and lenders assess airline creditworthiness in Latin America?
• Has access to financing improved, and what still needs to change?

Join KPMG for an interactive workshop exploring how investment and financing structures should evolve throughout the lifecycle of an aviation transaction. From the initial acquisition and structuring phase through to portfolio management and eventual exit, the session will examine the key considerations that can influence long-term value creation.

The workshop will explore:

• How should investors think about structuring transactions from day one?
• What factors can influence the long-term success of an investment?
• How do financing structures evolve over the lifecycle of a deal?
• What should investors be considering when planning for potential exit strategies?
• How can different structures support changing investment objectives over time?

Designed primarily for investors, private equity firms and lessors, this closed-door discussion will provide a practical look at the strategic decisions that shape aviation investments throughout their lifecycle.

This session brings together senior C-suite executives from across the aviation industry to share their outlook on the market and the strategic decisions shaping the years ahead. From trading activity and M&A to airline credit risk, geopolitical uncertainty and long-term investment opportunities, hear how industry leaders are navigating today's challenges and where they see the greatest opportunities for growth and returns.

Exclusively for registered Accelerator participants. Space is limited but if you wish to apply, please contact dixie.rowley@ishkaairfinance.com

A relaxed networking break to reconnect, exchange ideas and build new relationships.

Join PAFS Ireland and the key participants behind an aviation ABS transaction as they walk through each stage of the process, from structuring the deal through to closing and ongoing servicing.

The workshop will cover:

• How does an aviation ABS transaction come together from start to finish?
• What role does each party play, including the issuer, servicer, structuring bank, legal counsel and rating agency?
• What makes a portfolio suitable for securitisation?
• How is an aviation ABS structured and what are the key considerations?
• How does the rating agency process work, and what do rating agencies look for when assessing a transaction?
• What do investors look for before committing capital?
• What happens after the deal closes, and how is the portfolio managed throughout its life?’

As aviation transactions become increasingly complex, investors, lessors and asset managers are under growing pressure to make informed decisions using data that is often fragmented across multiple systems and documents.

Led by Flyward, this interactive workshop will explore the key analytical challenges facing aviation finance professionals today and examine how technology can help streamline workflows, improve transparency and support better investment decisions across the transaction lifecycle.

The workshop will explore:

• The biggest data and analytical challenges facing investors, lessors and asset managers today.
• Where inefficiencies exist within transaction analysis and due diligence.
• How technology can help bridge the gap between fragmented data, documentation and investment analysis.
• Practical approaches to improving decision-making and reducing manual processes.
• How technology is shaping the future of aviation finance and investment.

This closed-door discussion will provide an opportunity to share experiences, discuss common pain points and explore how technology is helping the industry work more effectively.

• Is the market underestimating future obsolescence risk across today's most popular midlife assets?  

• How are delivery delays and engine shortages impacting asset values? Is this likely to change? 

• How should investors think about residual values, lease extensions and asset lives beyond 2030? What could derail the current midlife investment story? When could the midlife fairy tale come to end?  

• Where is the tipping point between continued operation and teardown? Has this changed in the investment thesis?

• What are the most futureproof engine and aircraft types investors should consider for the next decade and beyond?  

Exclusively for registered Accelerator participants. Space is limited but if you wish to apply, please contact dixie.rowley@ishkaairfinance.com

The air cargo market continues to face a shortage of attractive widebody capacity, forcing operators to rethink fleet growth, aircraft sourcing and capital deployment strategies. As fleet replacement requirements accelerate and competition for aircraft intensifies, how are cargo airlines positioning themselves for the next decade?

Join senior cargo executives and fleet strategists as they discuss where capital is being deployed, which assets look most attractive, and the key challenges shaping future fleet decisions. 

A chance to hear from aviation experts on their industry tips and tricks and meet the mentors over coffee in a relaxed environment. 

• Which subsectors are attracting the most acquisition interest today: airlines, leasing, engines, MRO, cargo or private aviation? 
• Are investors looking for platforms, portfolios or specific assets?
• How are higher interest rates and financing costs affecting transaction appetite?  
• What types of businesses are most likely to be acquisition targets over the next 24 months? Will PE start looking at more airlines for their assets, slots and order books?
• Which areas of aviation remain undervalued? 

Aircraft engines remain one of the most compelling and resilient asset classes in aviation, attracting growing interest from investors seeking long-term value, recurring cash flows and exposure to the expanding aftermarket.

Join Jeff Lewis for an interactive, closed-door discussion exploring the latest investment themes shaping the engine market. The session will examine how investors are assessing opportunities across the engine lifecycle, where capital is being deployed today, and the key trends influencing valuations, leasing strategies and aftermarket demand.