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Complementing another fabulous — though at-times sweltering — Paris Air Show, ISTAT once again hosted a lavish reception and offered an onsite chalet for members and guests throughout the duration of the air show, as well.

Members and invited guests gathered at the Palais Brongniart in Paris at the conclusion of the air show's first full day on 19 June to network, catch up with colleagues and forge new relationships, all while enjoying the scenery provided by this historic and awe-inspiring location, a former 19th century stock exchange.

Onsite at the air show, more than 1,000 attendees took advantage of the air conditioning, outdoor shade and welcoming atmosphere at the ISTAT Chalet to enjoy food and beverage, network, conduct business and a front row view of the air show. Although temperatures in Paris soared to more than 37^o C that week, the chalet provided a cool refuge for members and guests.

Click here for photos from the reception and chalet, and here for photos from the charity day.

ISTAT is offering a new benefit to any member currently between jobs. These individuals may request complimentary admission to an ISTAT conference, forum or event. There are countless networking opportunities available at any ISTAT event, and there are few who could better use those opportunities than those between jobs. Each request will be reviewed in confidence by the Executive Committee of the ISTAT Board to determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis, but the basic requirements are:

Eligibility for Conferences/Forums:

• A minimum ISTAT membership of five or more consecutive years;
• Attendance at three or more ISTAT conferences/forums in the prior five years; and
• Complimentary conference/forum admission has not been granted within the previous 12 months.

Eligibility for Events (e.g. networking receptions, air show chalets):

• A minimum ISTAT membership of five or more consecutive years.

Requirements may be waived/changed at the discretion of the Executive Committee. For eligibility requests, please contact Julie Wichlin at executivedirector@istat.org.

For those attending EAA Air Venure Oshkosh, ISTAT member Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure will be hosting a complimentary reception for ISTAT members at the Boeing Chalet in Boeing Plaza on 26 July from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Food and drinks will be served, and a B787 simulator will be free for all to try. Patty Wagstaff and other airshow pilots will make appearances during the reception. For additional details, please contact jlewis@fortress.com.

ISTAT EMEA offers countless opportunities to network and create new, lasting business connections. Nearly 2,000 delegates are projected to attend this year's event, which will again feature keynote presentations, panel discussions and much more. The two official hotels for the event are currently sold out; however we do anticipate some rooms becoming available in the coming weeks, and you may be added to a waitlist. Click here for more, including a list of hotels near the Edinburgh International Conference Centre that currently have rooms available.

ISTAT will once again be hosting a reception at the Dubai Airshow, this year at the Grosvenor House Hotel Dubai. Registration is available to members and guests and will open in August.

2018 

ISTAT Americas
4-6 March 2018
San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina
San Diego, CA, USA

ISTAT Asia
8-10 May 2018
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore

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