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For the past four decades, ISTAT has been connecting the aviation industry through premier international events, exclusive networking opportunities and unmatched educational programs while giving back to the future of the industry through the ISTAT Foundation.

18 May

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2 June

ISTAT Connect São Paulo

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20 - 21 July

ISTAT at the Farnborough International Airshow

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13 - 15 September

ISTAT EMEA

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7 - 8 October

ISTAT Latin America

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Calendar of Events

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Q&A With Austin Willis of Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Austin Willis, CEO of Willis Lease Finance Corporation, reflects on his unconventional path into aviation, the lessons learned building JT-Power and how those experiences shape his leadership. He also shares his perspective on today’s engine leasing market, from persistent supply constraints to the strategic importance of integration and customer-focused partnerships.

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The Operational and Structural Challenges Shaping Aviation’s Sustainability Efforts

Aviation’s sustainability efforts extend beyond fuel and financing to include aircraft end-of-life management, data and governance. At the ISTAT Sustainability Symposium, speakers highlighted the challenges of recycling, the importance of credible measurement and the need to balance environmental goals with aviation’s broader economic and social role.

Why Scaling SAF and Green Financing Remains So Difficult

Scaling sustainable aviation fuel and green financing is less about new solutions and more about how existing ones are structured. At the ISTAT Sustainability Symposium, speakers emphasized that aligning policy, risk and capital across the aviation value chain will be critical to moving from early adoption to broader implementation.

Sustainable Aviation’s Hard Truth: Progress Is Real, but the Path Is Fragmented

Aviation has made measurable progress toward net zero, but the path forward remains uneven. At the ISTAT Sustainability Symposium, industry leaders made clear that scaling solutions like SAF and fleet renewal will depend less on new technology and more on aligning policy, capital and global market forces.

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The Value of ISTAT Airline Membership

Tom Doxey, chief financial officer of Southwest Airlines, shares how ISTAT empowers airline leaders through global events, meaningful connections and insider access to the aviation finance community.

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Shape the Future of Aviation

ISTAT Rising Executives Corporate Membership empowers the next generation of aviation leaders to shape the industry’s future through global connections, premier events and exclusive opportunities.

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ISTAT in Emerging Markets

ISTAT is proud to offer a discounted membership rate of US$100 per year to select emerging markets. This initiative ensures all can receive the highest quality and best-value networking and education opportunities in commercial aviation.

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Q&A With Austin Willis of Willis Lease Finance Corporation

ISTAT Featured News

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The Value of ISTAT Airline Membership

Shape the Future of Aviation

ISTAT in Emerging Markets