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Airlines, manufacturers, engine specialists and lessors at ISTAT Asia discussed how persistent aircraft and engine shortages continue to influence fleet planning, production strategies and the value of existing assets.

Bankers, lessors and private credit providers at ISTAT Asia discussed how aviation capital remains widely available, but financing decisions are increasingly driven by disciplined underwriting, flexible structures and long-term partnerships.

Airline leaders at ISTAT Asia shared how restructuring, disciplined fleet planning and flexible financing strategies are helping carriers pursue long-term growth despite geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain constraints and delayed aircraft deliveries.

Industry leaders at ISTAT Asia agreed that geopolitical uncertainty and supply chain challenges have not altered Asia’s long-term aviation growth trajectory, with airlines, manufacturers, financiers and lessors continuing to invest for the future.

The GE90 has built a reputation for durability and extended time‑on‑wing, particularly relative to some newer high‑thrust engines operating in comparable environments.

Manufacturers, airlines, financiers and legal experts gathered in São Paulo to discuss the factors influencing Brazil's aviation future. From fleet growth and infrastructure needs to sustainable aviation fuel and regulatory reform, the conversations underscored both the market's potential and its challenges.

Rising costs, longer turnaround times and changing asset economics are prompting freighter operators to rethink how they manage engine maintenance and long-term fleet support.

As part of the upcoming ISTAT EMEA Workshop in partnership with AerFin, attendees will participate in a leadership-focused session facilitated by Sara Fitchett, global learning and development director at AerFin.

Aircraft shortages, delayed deliveries and feedstock constraints are forcing cargo operators to rethink fleet planning, with many prioritizing existing aircraft and conversion opportunities over new orders.

Fuel volatility, geopolitical disruptions and changing trade policies dominated discussions at the ISTAT Freighter Forum, where cargo leaders assessed how shifting market dynamics are reshaping global freight flows.

Aviation’s sustainability efforts extend beyond fuel and financing to include aircraft end-of-life management, data and governance. At the ISTAT Sustainability Symposium, speakers highlighted the challenges of recycling, the importance of credible measurement and the need to balance environmental goals with aviation’s broader economic and social role.

Scaling sustainable aviation fuel and green financing is less about new solutions and more about how existing ones are structured. At the ISTAT Sustainability Symposium, speakers emphasized that aligning policy, risk and capital across the aviation value chain will be critical to moving from early adoption to broader implementation.