- How to evaluate the strength of aviation as an asset class, focusing on yield and risk adjusted returns.
- Components to consider when evaluating and monitoring an investment.
- Comparison of aviation investments to other asset types and instruments

Ishka’s 'Investing in Aviation Finance: Europe' delivers the insight you need to make game-changing business decisions
Following the success of our inaugural event in 2017, we're delighted to return to London in April.
Delivering extraordinary content and networking opportunities, Ishka’s 'Investing in Aviation Finance: Europe'
connects institutional investors to the aviation finance market and delivers a unique forum for education and collaboration with the wider aviation finance community
40+ institutional investors confirmed to date!
INVESTOR MASTERCLASS Wednesday 11th April |
MAIN CONFERENCE Thursday 12th April |
Gain a 360 degree view on the complexities of investing in aviation assets with this specialist masterclass, specifically designed for institutional investors looking to understand this asset class.
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This strategic event focuses on innovation and education, challenging attendees to tackle barriers and find solutions to support the growth of the European capital markets for aviation finance. Complimentary passes available for non-banking institutional investors and airline representatives. |
Meet Aviva, L&G, Tesco Pension Investment, Nationwide Pension Fund and 40+ other institutional investors already confirmed
Aberdeen Standard Investments Absolute Return Partners Aviva Investors Bateleur Capital L.L.C. Beazley Group Brooks Macdonald Cairn Capital Coller Capital Deutsche Asset Management Dunas Real Assets Fidelity International Gardenia Technologies Greensill Capital |
Legal and General Investment |
Provinzial Rheinland Insurance Prudential RM Capital Rothesay Life Royal Mail Pension Plan Sequoia Investment Management Sequoia Investment Management Co Ltd Stanhope Capital State of Florida Pension Fund TCI Fund Management Tesco Pension Investment Waverton Investment Management Zurich Insurance Group |
......with many more to be announced soon!
“Great event, very informative! I would recommend it to anyone interested in aviation whether experienced or new to the industry.”
Oumar Diallo, Partner, Floreat Capital Markets
For more information, please contact:
Harriet Coates; [email protected]
+44(0) 2031894597
For sponsorship opportunities, please email:
Chris Keene; [email protected]
Ishka's 'Investing in Aviation Finance: Europe' is the only event dedicated to the European capital markets for aviation finance. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with even more specialist content and collaborative session formats
Meet and network with 40+ institutional investors already confirmed - more added daily
Get the inside track on the latest investment indicators - identify opportunities and pitfalls
First-class line-up of speakers and panellists including
Edward O'Byrne, CIO, Aercap
James Hall, Director Corporate Finance, American Airlines
Alan Leeks, VP Fleet Planning, Virgin Atlantic Airways
David Andrews, MP, Hudson Structured Capital Management
Here's a taster of the many unique and unmissable sessions
Alongside our content-rich programme, our panel of expert aviation angels will be on hand to consult, discuss and advise in our new Business Angels drop in clinic
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN 2018
Spectacular speaker line-up comprised of over 40 leading industry experts
New investors from Holland, France, Germany and the Nordics
Even more issuer and airline representatives
New interactive session formats such as Idea Labs, design fiction and the great Ishka duel
Separate debt and equity streams delivering targeted content.
Meet the following investors and airlines already confirmed to attend:
Aberdeen Standard Investments
Absolute Return Partners
Aviva Investors
Bateleur Capital L.L.C.
Beazley Group
Brooks Macdonald
Cairn Capital
Coller Capital
Deutsche Asset Management
Dunas Real Assets
Fidelity International
Gardenia Technologies
Greensill Capital
Legal and General Investment
Legal and General Pension
Legal and General Retirement
LetterOne Treasury Services
LGIM
M&G
Metlife
Nationwide Pension fund
Nimrod Capital LLP
Oz Management
Pamplona Credit Funds
Pantheon Ventures (UK)
Provinzial Rheinland Versicherung
Prudential
RM Capital
Rothesay Life
Royal Mail Pension Plan
Sequoia Investment Management
Stanhope Capital
State of Florida Pension Fund
TCI Fund Management
Tesco Pension Investment
Waverton Investment Management
Zurich Insurance Group
Investing in Aviation Finance: London, 2017 Attendee breakdown
120 Organisations | 200+ delegates
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Breakfast briefing with Rolls Royce – Investing in EnginesRoom 2 ![]() ![]() ![]() Bobby Janagan
General Manager
Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance
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ABS: still an esoteric proposition?Evaluating what an ABS deal is and the advantages of investing in ABS paper.Unde... Room 1 ![]() ![]()
![]() Radha Tilton
Managing Director
Goldman Sachs
![]() Austin Wiley
SKY Leasing
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Castlelake
![]() Dan Stone
CFO
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
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Uncovering equity investment strategiesHow do PE (or other) investors view the liquidity of their investments?With a nu... Room 2 ![]() ![]()
![]() Bill Blain
Head of Capital Markets
Mint Partners
![]() Bill Dinning
Director, Head of Investment Strategy and Communication
Waverton Investment Management
![]() Sean Cleghorn
Partner
Magi Aviation Capital
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How to make aviation paper more commoditised and standardisedCan transaction documents become more standardised, and if so, how?Will it attra... Room 3 ![]() ![]()
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Portfolio Manager
Magnetar Capital LLC
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Assessing the prospects of a private EETCDeconstructing the characteristics of a private vs a public EETC.What are the ad... Room 1 ![]() ![]()
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Director, Corporate Finance and Treasury
American Airlines
![]() Eric Meyers
Managing Director
Goldman Sachs
![]() Anyi Lee
VP Global Structured Debt
Citi
![]() Marjan Riggi
Managing Director
Kroll Bond Ratings (KBRA)
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Building a tradable E-noteExploring initiatives and structures to make the E-note more liquid and transpar... Room 2 ![]() ![]() Exploring initiatives and structures to make the E-note more liquid and transparent.
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Chief Investment Officer
Aercap
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Portfolio Manager
Magnetar Capital LLC
![]() Thierry Masson
Director - alternative credit origination
Prudential Capital
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Will there be a rise in structured euro and sterling deals?How big is the demand for Euro deals in the market, and why?Evaluate the i... Room 3 ![]() ![]()
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Director
Helaba
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Will issuers continue to look to the unsecured market for funding?Assess the advantages and disadvantages of investing in unsecured vs secured dea... Room 1 ![]() ![]()
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CAIA, Consultant
Rogge Global Partners
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Head of Transport Finance
Helaba
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Managing Director, Head of Aviation - Structured Finance Office
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU)
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FAQs
Q: What does my Investing in Aviation Finance: Europe pass include?
A: Your ticket includes not only access to the conference, but breakfast, lunch, and snacks on both days. You’ll also get access to Ishka’s ice-breaker drinks for an additional, informal networking opportunity.
Q: I want to send my entire team. Does Ishka do group discounts?
A: Yes, we offer discounts for any group tickets purchased for 3 or more attendees. For groups of 6+ please email [email protected] to arrange your discounted passes.
Q: Can I just attend the investor Masterclass?
A: Yes, you can purchase a masterclass-only ticket by selecting this option on the booking page. Early Bird tickets are available until 16th Feb 2018.
Q: Does Ishka offer free conference passes for Airlines and Institutional Investors?
A. Yes, complimentary conference passes are available to airline representatives and institutional investors*. Pease email [email protected] to register your free place. Please note Masterclass passes must be purchased separately.
Q: I’m a speaker and would like to pitch Investing in Aviation Finance: Europe conference; how can I do this?
A: We are happy to accept speaker pitches, please email [email protected] before March 1st 2018 if you are interested in speaking at this event
Q: I am interested in sponsoring this event; how can I do this?
A: We offer a variety of sponsorship packages for our events, please email [email protected] to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
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