Join the Ishka | Airfinance Global team as they give a high-level overview of the current aviation financing landscape and look forward to the year ahead.

A crash course on the wealth of financing instruments in the market. Learn why coupons aren’t for the supermarket and balloon payments aren’t for party planning.



Exclusively for registered Accelerator participants. Space is limited but if you wish to apply, please contact jennifer@ishkaglobal.com

• How are European investors currently viewing aviation as an asset class, and how has that changed over the past few years?

• Aircraft ordered today may only be delivered in 3-6 years, how are lessors benefitting from this?

• As lease rates start to stabilise, are we entering a more disciplined pricing era?

• Could spare engine leasing or shorter-term higher-yield products move into mainstream portfolios?

Private credit is reshaping how aviation assets are financed, stepping into spaces once dominated by banks and lessors. But what does that mean for investors? And how can they take advantage of this evolving market dynamic? This session explores where private credit is generating returns, how risk is being structured and priced, and what these deals actually look like from a legal perspective, with insight into the structures and protections that matter most when markets turn.

Key discussion points:

• How are lenders approaching sustainable returns in today’s aviation market, and how are risk considerations influencing those strategies?

• What deal structures are being used, and how do they shape risk allocation and return outcomes?

• What are the routes to market for investors across the capital stack in private credit?

• Forward look: How are lenders positioning themselves for the next phase of aviation finance, and how is this reflected in current deals, transaction terms and structuring decisions?

Learn how shifting market values feed directly into pricing decisions, and how to apply that data to structure deals to meet risk and performance targets.



Exclusively for registered Accelerator participants. Space is limited but if you wish to apply, please contact jennifer@ishkaglobal.com

• What is the largest growing cost base operationally for airlines?

• How are airlines managing cashflows in order to manage seasonal capacity requirements? How is this balanced with fleet flexibility requirements?

• Hedging: Are some European carries choosing to hedge FX exposure, especially in light of recent euro-dollar movements? Are they hedging fuel?

• Is there a noticeable difference in how scheduled vs charter airlines are approaching this?

• How are these cost considerations affecting airline financing needs and opportunities? Does this affect their relationship with lenders?

• What makes an ABS attractive for the various parties; first time issuers versus repeat issuers, asset managers versus platform lessors
• What Makes a Portfolio suitable for an ABS transaction; Portfolio Construction – WB/NB split, airline credit, aircraft LOIs
• What are the options when structuring the deal? – asset versus SPV, capital stack etc, E-note structured to sell
• What is involved in the rating process and what do banks need from the issuer?
• How does the rating process work?

Step inside the negotiation room and discover what really happens when airlines and lessors agree a lease. This interactive session explores the commercial tensions and risk-sharing that shape every deal, not just lease rates.

Through real-world scenarios and group debates, participants will engage with key clauses such as maintenance reserves, redelivery conditions, engine flexibility, and operational risk. Hear industry perspectives and discuss how airlines, lessors, and investors navigate the toughest parts of a lease agreement.

Exclusively for registered Accelerator participants. Space is limited but if you wish to apply, please contact jennifer@ishkaglobal.com

• As parts become harder to source, where is the biggest demand in the USM market from airlines and lessors?

• Where are the strongest opportunities for investors to deploy capital in the aftermarket? Is this becoming a new entry point beyond traditional JOL/JOLCO and ABS routes?

• How is lending in the aftermarket evolving as financiers shift focus from airline credit to the maintenance utility value of assets?

• A focused review of the Ishka Vista, our forward-looking market view, highlighting where we see genuine opportunity, emerging stress points and capital dislocation over the next 12–24 months.

• A clear view of where risk-adjusted returns are genuinely being generated today across aviation debt, equity and secondary strategies, grounded in live transactions and active capital deployment.

• A concise, decision-focused session designed for experienced investors so you can assess aviation efficiently within a broader portfolio context.

• How can you start to develop leadership traits early in your career?

• Managing expectations: Why progress is not always linear

• What exactly is your personal brand, and how can you build it intentionally?

• What changes can you expect when you move from contributor to leader?

A chance to hear from aviation experts on their industry tips and tricks and meet the mentors

Exclusively for registered Accelerator participants. Space is limited but if you wish to apply, please contact jennifer@ishkaglobal.com

• If e-notes make a comeback, how could investors manage the downside of taking equity-style risk with limited control over underlying assets? 

• How is the emergence of the Master Trust structure making the ABS market more appealing to investors?

• As more aircraft are being securitised and taken out of the trading pool, how is this reshaping asset availability? 

• Have factors such as geopolitical uncertainty and tariffs slowed ABS issuance, and do you see the pipeline picking up if conditions continue to stabilise? 

• Why should investors consider regional aircraft financing, and what are the main structural or credit risks to watch?

• With ATR orders sold out, how are availability constraints shaping lease rates and investor appetite?

• Do regional jets still make sense in markets dominated by low-cost carriers and high utilisation narrowbodies? Are turboprops the safer, more durable investment?

• How do remarketing challenges differ between ATR and Embraer fleets given their limited operator bases?

• How are credit performance, maintenance conditions and contract enforcement influencing confidence in the market?

• Is ongoing consolidation likely to create more stable investment conditions or introduce new competitive pressures? 

• Where is capital most needed in the region and which structures are airlines turning to first?

• How are banks, capital markets, and private credit investors each assessing and pricing exposure in LATAM aviation?

• How are lessors managing operational and legal risk when deploying aircraft into the region?

• With limited availability in fixed-wing assets, how could investor capital be redirected, and what is holding back broader investment into helicopters?

• How are commercial helicopter use cases such as SAR and offshore operations shaping demand and credit quality in the market?

• What progress has been made in building credible performance benchmarks for helicopter assets, and how is this improving transparency for lenders and investors?

• Which financing structures are proving most effective for managing risk and aligning returns in today’s helicopter market?

• How are partnerships between lessors and funds changing the deal landscape? 

• How are investors balancing liquidity vs yield when deals are shorter and more bespoke? 

• With lease rate factors where they are, how are equity generating risk-adjusted returns?

• What opportunities remain for smaller and midsize players as larger funds dominate the space?

• What does aviation need to prove to attract more institutional and private capital?

Airlines face growing pressure to manage liquidity amid high rates, currency volatility and shifting demand.

Hear directly from other treasury teams on how they are safeguarding cashflows, securing financing and adapting to tighter credit conditions.