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Flying an aircraft between leases under EASA registration isn’t what it used to be — stringent rules now govern ferry, demo and maintenance check flights, making regulatory compliance critical. This layman’s guide unpacks the complex requirements and levels of oversight that lessors and operators must navigate to stay safe and legal.

The 2025 Paris Air Show offered a comprehensive view of the commercial aviation landscape, from significant aircraft orders to emerging propulsion technologies. ISTAT members engaged in key industry conversations both at Le Bourget and during networking events at the ISTAT Hub and Reception.

At ISTAT Asia, industry leaders gathered in Tokyo to share candid insights on global supply constraints, financing shifts and the future of sustainable aviation. Despite persistent uncertainty, the mood was one of cautious optimism and strategic recalibration.

As he prepares for retirement, Rob Morris reflects on a 35-year journey from aircraft enthusiast to one of the industry’s most trusted voices in aviation consultancy. In this candid conversation, the Cirium Ascend Consultancy leader shares lessons learned, industry warnings and the enduring passion that has guided his career.

Robert Korn reflects on a 30-year journey from being a staff accountant to co-founding one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing platforms, now Carlyle Aviation Partners. In this candid conversation, he shares lessons in leadership, resilience through market cycles and why the human element still drives success in a data-heavy, global industry.

Jetrader spoke with Sloane Churchill, ISTAT Certified Appraiser and director of engines and inventory valuations at mba Aviation, about what she likes most about the industry, the most challenging part of her profession, who has had the greatest influence on her career and more.

The used serviceable material (USM) market has evolved significantly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, given the constraints on global supply chains, MRO congestion and new aircraft delivery delays.

It has already been almost 14 years since the first Boeing 787-8 entered service with All Nippon Airways (ANA) in September 2011. Yet it remains one of the most modern twin-aisle aircraft in the market, serving the lower end of the 240-330 seat segment, which the 787 family — complemented by the larger 787-9 and 787-10 variants — offers.

At the ISTAT Freighter Forum in Miami in 2025, industry leaders tackled geopolitical risks, e-commerce disruption, and the evolving economics of freighter operations and investment.