Continuing to build on momentum established in the event’s first three years, ISTAT members gathered in Lima, Perú, for the ISTAT Latin America Forum on 14-15 November, which marked the event’s first trip to Perú.

At the conference, representatives from key regional airlines, appraisers, financiers and manufacturers enjoyed keynote presentations from:

• Eduardo Fairen, Chief Executive Officer, Viva Air Perú;
• John Rodgerson, Chief Executive Officer, Azul S.A. and;
• John Slattery, President and Chief Executive Officer, Embraer.

The event also was packed with panel discussions centering on industry issues specific to the Latin American market and numerous networking opportunities.

Click here for photos, and be sure to make plans to join us next year for this exciting event.

A record number of ISTAT members across the globe celebrated a successful 2018 together at the ISTAT Holiday Receptions on 5 December. Held in seven locations across the globe — Dublin, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Shanghai and Tokyo — more than 2,200 members and guests gathered to reconnect with their peers and create new relationships with industry newcomers. This attendance figure is significant in that it represents the largest collective event in ISTAT's history.

Click here for photos of the receptions.

Registration for ISTAT Americas – to be held 10-12 March 2019 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes – is now open! ISTAT Americas will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with industry leaders, in addition to networking events designed to provide opportunities to grow business and forge new relationships.

Register now to secure housing.

The Nominations Committee is accepting nominations for positions that will become available on the ISTAT Board of Directors in March 2019. The Nominating Committee will consider individuals that have been members of ISTAT in good standing for at least the past two years, and who have been strong business partners within the ISTAT community. Members who have attended conferences and functions, volunteered on various committees and/or participated as planners or speakers at ISTAT events are preferred candidates. Please enumerate your qualifications/accomplishments as part of your letter of intent.

Nominees will be presented to the ISTAT membership via email in February of 2019 and will be voted upon via an electronic process prior to and during the 36th Annual ISTAT Conference, 10-12 March 2019 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. The official voting period will be provided at a later date.

Four (4) nominees will be elected to the board and will serve from March 2019 until March 2023.

Biographical sketches of the nominees should be submitted to ISTAT along with your letter of intent to run for a director position. Please enumerate your qualifications/accomplishments as part of your letter of intent, which must not exceed one (1) page in length. Submissions must be sent via email to istat@istat.org by 4 January 2019.

Questions or comments should be directed to ISTAT Nominating Chairman Marc Allinson at marc.allinson@charlotteparker.net or the ISTAT Executive Director Julie Wichlin at jwichlin@istat.org.

Another year is drawing to a close, which means that it's time to renew your ISTAT membership. All ISTAT memberships are scheduled to expire on 31 December 2018, so please take a moment to renew yours today and avoid a lapse in member benefits.

Click here for Individual and Corporate membership renewal instructions. Please note: Your membership must be renewed for 2019 to be eligible to receive 2019 ISTAT member conference rates.

Thank you for being part of the ISTAT member community and for helping us continue the momentum of driving growth within the commercial aviation industry.

The ISTAT Foundation provides funds for scholarships, educational programs and grants to qualified individuals and institutions that promote the advancement of commercial aviation and humanitarianism.

Thanks to the generous support of our members, we are pleased to be able to continue our mission and expand our global reach. Click here for more information on how you can support the Foundation’s efforts. Contributions of any size are welcome!

Escape the cold for sunny, South Florida! Join the ISTAT Foundation for its annual golf tournament on Monday, 11 February 2019 at the Grande Oaks Golf Club in Davie, FL USA. Click here for more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities. 

Click here for the 2019 schedule of events including the ISTAT Foundation Gala, golf tournaments and more.

Is your company searching for qualified interns? Register your open positions on the ISTAT Foundation Internship Portal today!

In 2018, the ISTAT Foundation Internship Program placed a record 17 aviation-focused university students in positions at ISTAT member companies. The ISTAT Foundation’s Internship Program acts as an intermediary between ISTAT member companies and students seeking aviation internships. Through the use of a web portal, qualified students and employers are able to match the right skills, background and interests with corporate internships. Placed interns who qualify will receive a stipend from the Foundation to cover qualified housing and travel expenses of up to $2,500. Click here to learn more.

Mike Yeomans of IBA was elevated to ISTAT Certified Senior Appraiser after passing his exam at ISTAT EMEA in Prague earlier this year.

The digital version of the winter Jetrader is now online, and the issue features two key appraisals. If you have not yet received your hardcopy, expect it in the mail shortly. Take some time to read the 787-9 value opinions of ISTAT Certified Appraiser John Mowry of Alton Aviation Consultancy here and the views of ISTAT Certified Appraiser Amit Kumar Tyagi of Acumen Aviation on the A350-900 here.

Thank you to our many contributors, advertisers and supporters. Be sure to check out the new issue here.

Advertising space is now available in the spring 2019 issue of Jetrader magazine. This issue will feature a full recap of the ISTAT Latin America Forum in Lima, Peru, as well as a look back at the ISTAT Holiday Receptions. There will also be a conversation with the 2019 ISTAT Award winner, in addition to appraisals, ISTAT Foundation activity and aviation history, as well as a host of timely and useful content created specifically for ISTAT's diverse membership.

ISTAT media allows you to enjoy direct and targeted access to more than 5,000 C-suite executives, vice presidents, chairmen, partners, principals, presidents, marketing/sales directors and managers within the global aviation community. Contact istat@istat.org for inquiries.

Jetrader is circulated to ISTAT members on a quarterly basis. Each issue of Jetrader highlights industry news and case studies, and contains feature articles and member spotlights.