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Live from ISTAT EMEA, Bryson Monteleone sits down with Paul Sheridan, CEO of Aergo Capital, for a candid conversation on the experiences that have shaped his career and leadership journey. Together, they explore his perspective on the evolution of the aircraft leasing business, insights on valuations and lessor ownership, and the lessons learned along the way, including the moment the  industry surprised him the most.

Live from ISTAT EMEA, Mylene Scholnick sits down with Nadeem Sultan, Senior Vice President of Freighters & Cargo Planning at Emirates, following their thought-provoking Cargo Panel discussion. Together, they explore the key trends shaping the air cargo market, discuss the sector's role within commercial aviation, and share insights on what lies ahead for the future of cargo and freighter operations.

Fresh from ISTAT EMEA in Copenhagen, we look ahead to the next stop on the ISTAT calendar: ISTAT Latin America in Mexico City, taking place 7-8 October. Bryson Monteleone sits down with event Chair Priscilla Branco for a preview of what's ahead and why this year's conference is set to be one of the strongest yet. For the first time, ISTAT Latin America will feature an expanded two-day format, including a dedicated workshop add-on day that offers delegates additional opportunities for education and industry dialogue. Listen as Priscilla shares what delegates can expect from this enhanced regional event and the key issues shaping conversations across the Latin American aviation market.

Live from ISTAT EMEA in Copenhagen, Sinead Cormican, Head of Leasing Customers at Airbus joins Bryson Monteleone for an episode of our podcast series. Together, they explore the current state of the aviation marketplace, discussing areas of strength, emerging challenges, and the trends shaping the industry. Sinead also shares her perspectives on the leasing sector and reflects on key developments and market dynamics as the industry looks ahead to close out the year.

Live from ISTAT EMEA in Copenhagen, Donna Ager, Partner at Walkers, joins Bryson Monteleone for an insightful conversation on the future of aviation finance. Donna reflects on the experiences that have left the greatest mark on her career, shares valuable advice for professionals entering the world of structured finance, and offers her outlook for where the aviation finance sector is headed in 2027.

Recorded live at ISTAT EMEA, this podcast features a conversation between Bryson Monteleone and Damien Devdariani, Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Airlink. Damien shares the inspiring story of Airlink, an organization that emerged from the ISTAT Foundation and continues to harness the power of the global aviation community to accelerate disaster response and deliver life-saving humanitarian aid. Throughout the discussion, he highlights Airlink's significant impact around the world and explores how the aviation industry can continue to support and strengthen these critical humanitarian efforts.

At ISTAT Americas, Volaris CEO Enrique Beltranena joins Priscilla Branco to discuss the company’s evolution, the significance of the cross-border passenger experience and how values, hard work and adaptability continue to shape Volaris’ future.

In this special ISTAT Rising Executives episode, live at ISTAT Americas, Rebecca Callanan of Hanwha Aviation sits down with Mark Streeter of J.P. Morgan to discuss his experiences in the aviation industry. Mark reflects on navigating 30 years of crises, market shifts and industry evolution — and shares candid advice on networking, resilience and building a career in a constantly changing aviation landscape.

A candid, end‑of‑conference roundtable from ISTAT Americas in San Diego, featuring ISTAT Americas Chair Bryson Monteleone, and hosted by Gueric DeChavanne of Collateral Verifications LLC and Courtney Miller of Visual Approach Analytics. Tune in as we unpack fuel volatility, geopolitical uncertainty and the industry’s surprisingly steady outlook.

At ISTAT Americas, we check in with Jason Bewley, Managing Director, Pulsar Aero Global, in this episode hosted by Gueric Dechavanne, Managing Partner, Collateral Verifications, LLC, and Courtney Miller, Founder and Managing Director, Visual Approach Analytics. Listen in to their conversation as they discuss fuel prices, market activity the latest topics of the day!

Recorded live at ISTAT Americas, Laura Mueller of AirFinance Global sits down with Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital, for an in‑depth conversation on how soaring fuel prices, the Middle East conflict and tightening financial conditions are shaping the aviation and leasing markets. Barrett discusses the implications of major M&A activity, including SMBC’s latest deal, and shares insight into returns, risk management and the evolving role of the lessor business model.

Recorded live at ISTAT Americas, Mylène Scholnick of World Star Aviation sits down with Robin Hayes, Chairman & CEO of Airbus in North America, for a candid conversation on supply‑chain pressures, shifting airline economics and the technologies shaping the next generation of aircraft. Hayes reflects on the industry’s resilience, Airbus’s expanding U.S. footprint and the talent needed to fuel future growth.

What does ISTAT Americas 2026 have in store? Listen in as ISTAT Americas Chair Bryson Monteleone shares details about the event as well as thoughts on the current global climate. In a special interview with Gueric DeChavanne, Collateral Verifications LLC, and Courtney Miller, Visual Approach Analytics, Bryson shares insights and fun facts about the event of the year.

During this ISTAT Chats discussion, which aired live 23 September 2025, we hear from industry veteran Darren Hulst, vice president - commercial marketing at Boeing. ISTAT Rising Executives Americas Chair Goutham Ramdas digs into Darren’s unique path into the industry, and together they explore the many facets of the industry. Listen in for this in-depth exploration of one of the industry’s key players as Hulst shares his story and takes questions from the audience.

As we near the end of 2025, join us as we look back at the record-breaking ISTAT Latin America Forum, presented by Committee Chair Priscilla Branco and Vice Chair Catalina Mejia. During the discussion, they recall the success of the event, reviewing key conversations from the main stage and networking events that brought the industry together, as well as provide exciting updates on what’s ahead for 2026. Listen in and get ready to join ISTAT in October 2026 for the next ISTAT Latin America event, where we'll seek to break this year's record with more than 350 attendees!