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ISTAT EMEA was held in Istanbul, Turkey, 22-24 September 2024. The event delivered a dynamic blend of educational sessions, networking opportunities and cultural experiences, offering delegates a comprehensive view of the aviation industry while providing avenues for personal and professional growth. 

Jetrader spoke to Andrew Levy, founder, chairman and CEO of Avelo Airlines, about how he views the overall health of the industry, how Avelo Airlines came about and what sets it apart from others, and more.

Jetrader spoke with Sharath Sashikumar, director of fleet at Frontier Airlines, about what he likes about the industry, the most challenging part of his profession and more. 

The CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines are popular high bypass turbofan engine programs produced by CFM International (CFMI), a joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace.

The A319-100 is the smallest of the A320 narrowbody aircraft family. The A319-100 was conceived as a shorter variant of the A320-200, which had already proven its commercial viability since its introduction in 1988.

Aviation Week Network’s DEI Council received the ISTAT DEI Award at this year’s ISTAT EMEA event for its advocacy of DEI practices, helping to develop those practices, resources, and tools, and mentoring colleagues seeking to contribute to DEI efforts.

Pyka, the recipient of the inaugural ISTAT Sustainability Award, is revolutionizing aviation with its fully electric, autonomous aircraft designed for crop dusting and cargo logistics, proving that sustainability and innovation can redefine the future of flight.

ISTAT hosted its ninth Latin America Forum at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, in Chile on 11-12 September 2024, marking the first time the forum was held in this vibrant country.

This session provides valuable insights into pathways like the milestone concept, tackling the complexities of tracking emissions intensity, managing fleet growth and navigating the aviation industry’s global ambitions toward net zero.

Morris M. Kleiner, professor and AFL-CIO chair in labor policy at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs, documents the decline of the manufacturing workforce relative to other sectors.

Jetrader spoke with Shauna Dixon, trading manager at AerFin, about what she likes about the industry, the most challenging part of her profession and more. 

The Boeing B777 family of aircraft has been a workhorse of long-haul travel for more than three decades.