ISTAT News | 15 August 2019
ISTAT UPdate 15 August 2019
News From ISTAT
Exciting Things are Happening at ISTAT EMEA
Join colleagues on Tuesday, 24 September at the Freighter Conversion Roundtable Lunch to dive deeper into the world of passenger-to-freighter conversions and learn more about the different stages in an aircraft’s life cycle. As space is limited, please contact Helen Frech of EFW, at helen.frech@efw.aero, to save your spot. Learn more about speakers here.
Sponsorship opportunities are also still available. Sponsor the ISTAT EMEA networking dinner, lunch on Wednesday, room drop or all day refreshments. Contact sponsorship@istat.org for more details.
Delegates representing over 40 airlines have already registered to attend ISTAT EMEA in Berlin, including Swiss International Air Lines, British Airways, Bulgarian Air Charter Ltd., Icelandair, and easyJet Airline Company Limited. Don’t miss your chance to connect with these representatives as well as hundreds of other delegates at this September event.
ISTAT EMEA in the Palm of Your Hand
Your days in Berlin will be busy with meetings; the ISTAT Community app can help keep you organized! Use the app to update your profile, build your schedule and send messages to other delegates.
If you've previously downloaded the app, tap the ISTAT icon on your device, and log in using your credentials. Tap "My Events" to access ISTAT EMEA information. New user? Search "ISTAT Community" in your app store. Enter your email address and follow the directions on the screen to log in. Tap "My Events" to access ISTAT EMEA information.
Registration for the ISTAT Latin America Forum Opens Next Week
Mark your calendar for the ISTAT Latin America Forum in Buenos Aires, 13 - 14 November, and gain a better understanding of the Latin American aviation market. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with colleagues in this unique destination before closing out the year. Look for registration information next week.
ISTAT Reception at the Dubai Airshow
Enjoy an evening of networking, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres after the first day of the Dubai Airshow. Members are invited to bring one guest to the Siddharta Lounge inside the Grosvenor House Hotel for this complimentary reception. Registration for this event is required and will open the last week of August. Learn more.
ISTAT Calendar
Save the date for ISTAT's Upcoming Events
Don't forget that ISTAT’s Airline Focus Initiative provides qualifying airlines with complimentary attendance for up to two corporate members at all ISTAT events. Additional members from the corporate member airline receive a discount on the normal conference registration fees. Learn more about qualifications and event attendance details.
ISTAT EMEA
Monday - Wednesday
23-25 September
InterContinental Berlin
Berlin, Germany
ISTAT Latin America Forum
13-14 November
Hilton Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
ISTAT at the Dubai Airshow
Reception: 18 November
Siddharta Lounge
Grosvenor House Dubai
ISTAT Holiday Receptions
4 December
Dublin, London, Miami, New York and Tokyo
ISTAT Americas
1-3 March 2020
JW Marriott Austin
Austin, Texas, USA
ISTAT Asia
12-14 May 2020
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Farnborough Airshow
20-24 July 2020
Chalet: 20-24 July 2020
Reception: 20 July 2020
Grosvenor Hotel, The JW Marriott Hotel
London, England
Foundation Happenings
Register Today for a Round of Golf in Dublin
The ISTAT Foundation’s golf tour is expanding to Dublin just before ISTAT EMEA on Thursday, 19 September. Join us for the First Annual ISTAT Foundation Dublin Golf Tournament at The Golf Course at Luttrellstown Castle Resort. Proceeds will benefit the ISTAT Foundation's giving programs. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and registration here.
ISTAT U 2.0 – Applications Open
The application for the 2019 ISTAT U 2.0 program (online version) is available to qualified, current students at universities around the world. ISTAT U is a specially designed one-year (six credit hour or global equivalent) aviation finance and leasing program. Admission requirements and application instructions are available online. The deadline for students to apply for enrollment is Friday, 30 August.
ISTAT Humanitarian Grants – Applications Open
The Foundation provides humanitarian grants to charities globally that are designed to help save lives, promote human welfare and alleviate suffering by way of air transportation. Learn more about the program and the application requirements here. The deadline for charities to apply is Friday, 30 August.
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ISTAT Appraisers Program
ISTAT Appraising - An Introduction at ISTAT EMEA
As part of ISTAT EMEA, the ISTAT Appraisers Program will once again offer ISTAT Appraising – An Introduction Program (Formerly Appraising 101) for those interested in the practice of appraising, or those interested in learning more about appraisals and what they mean. This event will take place on Monday, 23 September from 15:30 – 17:00 in Tegel at the InterContinental Berlin.
This complimentary session hosted by ISTAT Certified Appraisers features an inside look at the ISTAT Appraisers Program, aircraft appraisal fundamentals and steps to becoming an appraiser. It will also address commonly asked questions about appraisals for those who use them.
Contact Samantha Kirby, at skirby@istat.org, to register. If you wish to have a Mandarin version of the slide deck of the presentation, please note during registration.
ISTAT Appraising - An Introduction at ISTAT EMEA
As part of ISTAT EMEA, the ISTAT Appraisers Program will once again offer ISTAT Appraising – An Introduction Program (Formerly Appraising 101) for those interested in the practice of appraising, or those interested in learning more about appraisals and what they mean. This event will take place on Monday, 23 September from 15:30 – 17:00 in Tegel at the InterContinental Berlin.
This complimentary session hosted by ISTAT Certified Appraisers features an inside look at the ISTAT Appraisers Program, aircraft appraisal fundamentals and steps to becoming an appraiser. It will also address commonly asked questions about appraisals for those who use them.
Contact Samantha Kirby, at skirby@istat.org, to register. If you wish to have a Mandarin version of the slide deck of the presentation, please note during registration.
Appraiser Exams Schedule
Saturday, 21 September
- Technical Exam: 12:00 - 16:00
- Break: 16:00 - 16:15
- Finance Exam: 16:15 - 17:45
Sunday, 22 September
- Ethics Exam: 9:00 - 12:15
- Break 12:15 - 13:15
- Appraisal Exam: 13:15 - 17:45
Senior Appraiser Exam Schedule
Sunday, 22 September
- Senior Technical Exam: 13:15 - 17:45
Jetrader Magazine
Autumn 2019 Issue Preview
The autumn 2019 issue of Jetrader magazine will include coverage of ISTAT at the Paris Airshow, as well as ISTAT Charity Day and the reception. Also in the issue: updates on ISTAT education, a Q&A with CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital Peter Barrett, appraisals, ISTAT Foundation activity and aviation history, as well as a host of timely and useful content created specifically for ISTAT's diverse membership. Watch for the issue in your mailboxes in September!
In the meantime, click here to access the summer issue.
Have a Story to Share?
Jetrader is circulated to ISTAT members on a quarterly basis. Each issue of Jetrader highlights industry news and case studies, and contains feature articles and member spotlights.
We are still accepting article submissions for 2019. If you are interested in sharing your expertise and contributing to the content of Jetrader, please contact Managing Editor Alexa Schlosser at aschlosser@istat.org