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Jetrader spoke with Rachel Mullery, senior transaction counsel at Avolon, about what she likes about the industry, the most challenging part of her profession and more. 

The Boeing 737-700 holds a distinctive place in modern commercial aviation. Introduced in the late 1990s as part of Boeing’s Next Generation (NG) family, it offered greater range, advanced avionics and improved efficiency relative to the Boeing 737 Classics.

Entering service in 2018, the Airbus A330- 900, alongside its smaller counterpart, the A330-800, is the second generation variant (together called the A330neo) of the successful A330 family.

The Airbus A330 remains one of the most versatile widebody aircraft in the world, with a mission profile that is adaptable for military and commercial applications.

This year’s ISTAT DEI Award recipient, the Advancing Women in Aviation Roundtable (AWAR), celebrates 10 years of inspiring leadership and measurable impact in advancing equity across the aviation industry.

ISTAT marked the 10th anniversary of its Latin America Forum in Bogotá, Colombia, where industry leaders from across the region discussed market growth, fleet renewal and financing trends shaping the next decade of aviation.

From in-depth discussions on macroeconomic headwinds and sustainability to forward-looking panels with airline and lessor leaders, ISTAT EMEA in Prague, Czech Republic, fostered a spirit of collaboration and optimism.

With nearly 30 years in aviation finance, Olivier Trauchessec, managing director and head of global aviation, has helped build MUFG’s reputation for trust, innovation and resilience. He discusses how the bank’s entrepreneurial culture and global reach continue to shape its client partnerships.

Darren Hulst, vice president of commercial marketing at Boeing, and ISTAT Rising Executives Americas Chair Goutham Ramdas dig into Hulst’s career path. 

ISTAT Latin America Forum Committee Chair Priscilla Branco and Vice Chair Catalina Mejia look back at the record-breaking ISTAT Latin America Forum in 2025.