Kate English, Chief Economist at Deloitte Ireland, will open the Aviation Finance Festival with a scene-setting presentation, providing a high-level industry overview and a forward-looking macroeconomic outlook to frame the discussions for the day ahead.

Market values move fast, your pricing strategy should too. Learn how to use live market data to price with precision, structure smarter deals, and align risk with performance in a competitive landscape.

Please note, this programme is exclusively for registered Accelerator participants. Space is limited but if you wish to apply, please contact dixie@ishkaglobal.com 

• Why consolidation is accelerating in aircraft leasing, and where it slows.
• Strategic drivers behind M&A: cost of capital, scale, platform efficiency, portfolio mix and investor expectations.
• How CEOs are thinking about buy vs. build, organic growth vs. acquisitions.
• The role of private equity, long-term capital and strategic buyers in shaping the next phase of leasing.
• What today’s M&A environment says about where leasing is heading over the next cycle.

Go beyond leasing theory and into real-world execution. This module combines proven leasing fundamentals with empirical insight to help you structure smarter agreements and negotiate stronger deals.

Please note, this programme is exclusively for registered Accelerator participants. Space is limited but if you wish to apply, please contact dixie@ishkaglobal.com 

• The sustained strength (or softening) of midlife aircraft demand and why it continues to outperform.
• Economics of midlife deals: lease rates, maintenance exposure, engine-driven unpredictability.
• How midlife value trends differ between narrowbodies, widebodies, and regional jets.

The Bottom Line is an invitation-only, closed-door forum bringing together senior lessor CFOs for a candid, off-the-record discussion on the financial realities shaping the leasing market today. Designed to encourage open conversation among peers, the session will explore the challenges and opportunities at the top of CFO agendas, from funding strategy and capital discipline to portfolio performance and risk. Interactive, confidential and intentionally limited in size, this forum offers a rare opportunity to step away from the main stage and engage in meaningful dialogue with those facing the same pressures at the sharp end of the business.

Exclusive, pre-registered forum. If you wish to apply for a spot, please contact Dixie Rowley: dixie@ishkaglobal.com

Engage with leading aviation experts in an interactive mentorship huddle designed to share industry insights, practical guidance, and direct access to the mentors supporting your professional growth.

• Regional snapshots: Europe, China, APAC, Middle East, and emerging markets.
• How political and economic developments are influencing funding, SLB competition, and market access.
• Shifting regional credit profiles and where capital is flowing in 2026.

From insight to interaction: This networking break gives you space to connect, collaborate, and continue the conversations sparked during the mentorship huddle with peers and industry leaders alike.

• A comparative look at ABS, bilateral bank lending, private credit and alternative structures, and how each is being priced in today’s market. 
• How bank appetite and lending behaviour are evolving under Basel 3.1 and tighter regulatory frameworks, and where banks remain competitive.
• The role of alternative lenders and private capital in filling gaps as traditional bank lending becomes more selective.
• How different financing routes perform under today’s capital-cost constraints and shifting macro conditions.
• Key considerations for lessors and airlines when choosing between structured funding vs. flexible capital, including execution risk, covenants and long-term optionality.
• How lenders are currently assessing airline and lessor credit risk and what that means for borrowers seeking competitive terms.

Talent Talks: Coopman is an invitation-only, closed-door forum bringing together senior leaders to explore the evolving people challenges facing the aviation and aircraft leasing industry. Building on last year’s highly regarded discussion, this session will provide a candid space to exchange insight on attracting, developing and retaining top talent in an increasingly competitive market. Interactive and confidential by design, the forum offers attendees the opportunity to share experiences, test ideas and learn from peers on how leading organisations are thinking about their workforce strategy in 2026 and beyond.

Exclusive, pre-registered forum. If you wish to apply for a spot, please contact Dixie Rowley: dixie@ishkaglobal.com

Please note, this programme is exclusively for registered Accelerator participants. Space is limited but if you wish to apply, please contact dixie@ishkaglobal.com 

A candid, live interview with one of the industry’s most influential voices. Watch this space..

The Aircraft Financing Masterclass: SkyWorks is an invitation-only, closed-door discussion designed for airline treasury and finance leaders navigating an increasingly complex funding environment. This interactive session will bring together a select group of peers to explore how airlines are approaching financing decisions, managing cost pressures, and aligning funding strategies with operational realities. This forum offers a rare opportunity for candid conversation, shared insight, and practical takeaways informed by real market experience.

Exclusive, pre-registered forum. If you wish to apply for a spot, please contact Dixie Rowley: dixie@ishkaglobal.com

• How inflation, maintenance costs, and supply chain disruption are reshaping long-term RV assumptions.
• Divergence in RV paths between young, midlife, and aging fleets.
• How investors and lessors are recalibrating risk models based on today’s volatility.

The Credit Risk Forum is a closed-door, peer-level discussion designed for senior risk professionals navigating an increasingly complex airline credit environment. This session will provide a confidential space to compare market intelligence, share experiences and challenge assumptions around emerging credit risks. Interactive by design, the forum encourages open debate and judgement-led discussion on how risk teams are assessing exposures, identifying warning signs and responding to stressed or evolving credits across portfolios.

Exclusive, pre-registered forum. If you wish to apply for a spot, please contact Dixie Rowley: dixie@ishkaglobal.com

• Real-world financing scenarios explored live by capital markets experts.
• Comparison of approaches: ABS, bank debt, sale–leasebacks, private credit, hybrids.
• What each financing team prioritises when structuring deals in 2026.

The Jurisdictional Risk Forum brings together risk and legal professionals for a candid, closed-door discussion on the realities of operating across multiple jurisdictions. Focused on practical experience rather than theory, the session offers a confidential setting to exchange insight on jurisdiction-specific challenges, enforcement considerations and lessons learned from complex scenarios. Designed to foster open dialogue, this forum gives attendees the opportunity to learn from peers and share knowledge in an environment where discretion and experience matter.

Exclusive, pre-registered forum. If you wish to apply for a spot, please contact Dixie Rowley: dixie@ishkaglobal.com