Events
We regularly participate in aviation conferences and seminars across key global markets.
If you would like to meet one of our consultants at an event, please contact GKR to arrange this.
Some of the upcoming events and conferences GKR Search and Select expects to attend include:
2026 Aviation Finance & Leasing Conference Calendar
January 2026
Airline Economics / Air Finance Dublin 2026
Dublin, Ireland — 25–28 January 2026
One of the largest global gatherings of aircraft lessors, financiers, investors, and airline executives. Includes panel sessions, closed-door meetings, and the Aviation 100 Global Leaders Awards.
March 2026
ISTAT Europe 2026
London, UK — March 2026 (dates TBC)
ISTAT’s flagship European conference brings together senior aircraft trading, leasing, finance, and asset management professionals. Strong focus on market outlook, portfolio strategy, and transactions.
May 2026
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers – Dublin 2026
Dublin, Ireland — May 2026 (dates TBC)
Airline Economics’ spring Dublin event focused on aircraft leasing growth, capital markets, lessor strategies, and airline financing trends, with heavy C-suite attendance.
June 2026
ISTAT Asia 2026
Singapore — June 2026 (dates TBC)
ISTAT’s Asia-Pacific conference covering aircraft trading, leasing demand, engine market dynamics, and regional airline growth, with strong lessor and investor participation.
September 2026
Airline Economics Tokyo Conference 2026
Tokyo, Japan — September 2026 (dates TBC)
Airline Economics’ Japan-focused aviation finance conference, addressing regional capital flows, fleet strategy, and investor appetite in the Japanese market.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers – Asia 2026
Singapore — September 2026 (dates TBC)
Regional Growth Frontiers event examining Asian leasing platforms, airline expansion, and cross-border financing structures.
October 2026
ISTAT Americas 2026
New York, USA — October 2026 (dates TBC)
ISTAT’s principal North American event, centred on aircraft trading, portfolio optimisation, engine values, and secondary market liquidity.
