Patrick den Elzen
Patrick den Elzen
Speaker
CEO

Arena Aviation Capital

Netherlands

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Is Consolidation the Best Strategy for Lessors in 2026?

Patrick den Elzen
CEO,
Arena Aviation Capital
Jonathan Weinstein
Managing Director - Transportation,
Evercore
Moderator
Ron Doyle
Partner, Tax - Aviation Finance,
Deloitte
  • With maintenance costs surging and engine availability constrained, how are operational pressures affecting lessor profitability? How are lessors and investors mitigating these risks?
  • Is there an investment case for mid-sized lessors, or does the funding advantage of larger platforms make scale essential for competitive returns?
  • Is the bargaining power of OEMs and engine manufacturers impacting consolidation, and could scale now determine access to aircraft and engines in a constrained supply environment?
Ishka Accelerator

Mentorship Huddle

Patrick den Elzen
CEO,
Arena Aviation Capital
Lewis Sutherland
Managing Director,
AE Industrial Partners
Emily Wilson
Managing Director,
AB CarVal
Richard Moody
Independent,

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

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