Here is a breakdown of the attendees at Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Europe 2022:

DAY ZERO: TUESDAY 6 JUNE, 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm Welcome Reception

Day One

Wednesday 7 June, 2023

12:15pm

8:00am Registration & Refreshments

09:00am

Opening Remarks

Tom Broughton, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network

09:10am

Opening Keynote Presentation

Tom Barrett, President & CEO, Engine Lease Finance Corporation

09:40

Forecast Part 1: European Economic & Air Traffic Outlook

Hear an up-to-date assessment of the economic picture and long-term outlook in Europe, considering key macro-economic factors including GDP, inflation, currency, oil prices and interest rates.

Dave Goodger, Managing Director EMEA, Tourism Economics, Oxford Economics

10:05am

Forecast Part 2: Engine Fleets and Valuations

Considering the prior forecast, what are the implications of economic conditions on the engine leasing market? This forecast covers airline financials, engine performances and valuations. With the rapid rollout of GTF & LEAP engines and in service inflection point expected in 2027 (Aviation Week Network 2023 Fleet & MRO Forecast), what is the longer-term valuation outlook for previous technology engines?

Ronan Murphy, Director, Alton Aviation Consultancy

10:30am

PANEL DISCUSSION: Adjusting to Shifting Foundations as an Aviation Community

Rising inflation, increasing capital costs, reshoring the production of critical goods. Are we experiencing a period of fundamental transition and deglobalisation? Can we still rely on the underlying assumptions of recent decades? Through these changes, what steps must the engines community take to keep communication channels open and ultimately ensure that engine financing and maintenance can be effectively planned?

Moderator: Jonas Murby, Principal, AeroDynamic Advisory

Kata Cserep, Global MD, Aviation, Travel & Tourism, ICF

Tom Robertson, Managing Director, Credit Risk, Sumitomo Mitsui Finance & Leasing Ltd

11:15am Morning Networking Break

12:00pm

Data Blast from Aviation Week Network: Fleet and Engine Retirement Projections

Changes across the European engine market are taking place sooner than expected and post-pandemic influences are driving the market. See how retiring airframes will influence the USM and spares market, how the mix of active engines change, and how the associated shop visit volumes play out. Aviation Week’s commercial engine forecast explores how these changes will start-up, roll-out and takeoff across the region and their impacts for operators, lessors, and MROs.

Antoine Fafard, Aerospace Industry Analyst, Fleets & MRO, Aviation Week Network

PANEL DISCUSSION: Rising Costs and Shifting Engine Strategies

With a focus on USM and OEM parts, how are rising prices shifting the economics of operating equipment? Considering shop visit management and the decision to overhaul vs part out of engines, how are owners maximising their asset values? Are more operators considering PMA & DER strategies? And what are market expectations for USM on next generation engine products?

Rudy Bryce, President & CEO, CFM Materials

Pascal Parant, VP Corporate Marketing, AAR Corp

Anthony Spaulding, EVP, Magellan Aviation Group

1:00pm Networking Lunch

2:15pm

PANEL DISCUSSION: Lessor Perspectives on Lease Terms and Trends in 2023 and Beyond

With a narrowbody focus, how are lessors responding to the issues discussed so far today? What are the impacts on lease rates, terms, and structures? Tying in valuations, which engines are showing higher residual values, and why? What is the impact on the leasing, trading, and financing of those assets?

Moderator: Jamie Davey, Manager, Commercial Engines, IBA Group

Patrick Biebel, Managing Director MTU Maintenance Lease Services

Dan Coulcher, SVP & CCO EMEA, Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Tadhg Dillon, CCO, SES Ltd

Luke Sharpe, VP, Engine Leasing, Aero Capital Solutions

3:05pm

Presentation: Widebody Focus

This session will provide an update on lease terms and valuations for widebody engines. What are the factors driving this market sector? And what will the fleet look like through to the end of the decade? This presentation will also tie in analysis of macro-economic and global factors from earlier in the day to assess their impact on the widebody fleet.

Ben Chapman, Senior Manager, Aircraft Valuation, Asset Management & Sustainability, ICF

3:25pm Afternoon Networking Break

4:00pm

OEM Technical Update and Improvement Programmes

Quick fire presentations from the OEMs will update the audience on their improvement programmes, with the overhead question: ‘What are we doing to reduce the cost of ownership of our engines?’. Also hear updates on how OEMs are monitoring and addressing SAF developments and expectations of asset owners and operators.

After the presentations, the speakers will come together for a moderated audience Q&A session.

Stephen Lancaster, Marketing Manager - Mature Engines & Services, Rolls-Royce

Sam Raby, Associate Director Aftermarket Strategy and Sales Support, Pratt & Whitney

5:00pm Day 1 Closing Remarks

Tom Broughton, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network

5:00pm - 7:00pm Networking Reception

8:30am Registration & Refreshments

09:25am

Opening Remarks

Tom Broughton, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network

09:30am

PANEL DISCUSSION: Airline and Lessor Technical Managers

An update on what lessors and airlines are facing on entry into service issues and on their relationships with engine OEMs. Between the two parties, how are contracts changing to accommodate technical maturity issues encountered by the next generation of engines.

Moderator: James Pozzi, MRO Editor EMEA, Aviation Week Network

Alan Downey, Director, Technical Services, Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Andri Geir Eyjólfsson, Director, Technical Operations, PLAY Airlines

Aoife Fennell, EVP & CTO, Engine Lease Finance Corporation

10:20am

Case Study: Technology to Streamline the Lease Return Process

What are the most frequent records issues that contribute to the increased risk of a late and expensive return and delivery? How can stakeholders collaborate more on data ownership to reduce stress in the system? What is the market impact on older engines and components with missing records?

Bhavik Bhatt, Operations Manager, Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance

10:50am Morning Networking Break

11:30am

PANEL DISCUSSION: Appraisers Update

An update from the appraisers on the key factors impacting engine valuations. Given OEM price increases and a lack of USM from reduced teardowns, are pressures being felt to shift views on PMA/DER acceptance?

David Archer, Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket Value, IBA Group

David Rushe, SVP, Mature Aircraft & Engines, Aergo Capital

Olga Razzhivina, Director, Oriel

12:20pm

Presentation: Sustainable Finance Schemes

A presentation to break down the options when it comes to sustainably linked finance. Covering the key KPIs, how they’re assessed and how to avoid greenwashing.

Barry Moss, President, PACE