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2026 Presentations

Thank you for attending this year’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Europe. We hope you enjoyed the event and are already implementing key takeaways. Below you will find the presentation slides submitted to us. To launch the files simply click on the speakers’ names. Please note that any missing presentations were not made available.

Day 1 - Wednesday June 10, 2026 

Opening Remarks

  • Georgia Halliday, Senior Conference Producer, Aviation Week  

Opening Keynote by elfc 

Forecast: Asset Valuations and Lease Rates 

An assessment of the leasing market over the past year, and where we see it going in the next 5 to 10 years. How are fluctuating economic conditions, growing demand, durability problems and delivery delays impacting engine valuations? Which engine types are trending positively?  
  • Ronan Murphy, Director, Alton Aviation Consultancy

Engine Supply, Pricing Trends and Future Market Dynamics 

An overview of the engine market’s recent developments and shifts we can expect to see into the future. This session will explore regional demand trends shaping leasing and trading behaviours. What indicators of supply chain recovery can we see, and how are asset prices evolving across both legacy and next-technology engine families? Where is the market going, and when can we expect to see an upturn of availability? 

  • Moderator: James Pozzi, MRO Editor EMEA, Aviation Week
  • Paul Hasson, SVP Asset Management, Setna iO 
  • Laura Ivaskaite, VP Commercial and Investments, Hanwha Aviation
  • Tony Kondo, CEO and President, Werner Aero
  • Fabrizio Laurenti, Head of Leasing Business, MTU Maintenance Lease Services 
  • David Rushe, President and CEO, Magellan Aviation Group

Aviation Week Network Data Blast: Commercial Engines in Transition Aviation Week Data Blast: 10-Year Forecast for Commercial Engines

This datablast presents an overview of how the commercial engine fleet will evolve over the 2026-2035 period. Featuring data from the latest Aviation Week Commercial Forecast, the presentation will specify the engine types that will power the European fleet in the coming years and their impact on maintenance demand.

Lessor Perspective: Future Outlook and Portfolio Strategies   

As the challenge of handling a mixed engine fleet persists, how are lessors continuing to manage the transition from legacy to next-technology engine types? What does the next 5-10 years look like for lessors predominantly holding a portfolio of legacy engines in terms of value, demand and lease rate expectations? How are lessors supporting airlines throughout this transition to adapt to supply limitations?  

  • Moderator: Richard Brown, MD, NAVEO Consultancy
  • Dan Coulcher, SVP of Joint Ventures, Willis Lease Finance Corporation 
  • Darren Reilly, VP of Portfolio, elfc
  • Tom Robertson, MD of Aircraft Credit Department, SMFL
  • Laurens Scheipers, Head of Portfolio Management, MTU Maintenance Lease Services

Airline and MRO Fleet Planning within a Constrained Market   

How are airlines and MROs navigating fleet planning during a period of increased engine utilisation? What strategies are being employed to optimise the use of legacy engines, such as the CFM56 and V2500? This session will discuss approaches to spare engine management, lease extensions and deliver insight into how airlines are adapting to a scarcity of assets within the market.
  • Moderator: Ronan Murphy, Director, Alton Aviation Consultancy 
  • John McKirdy, SVP Strategy and Growth, Engine Component Repair and Overhaul, Barnes Aerospace
  • Genadi Stoyanov, VP of Engineering and Fleet, BH Air
  • Eddie O'Dwyer, VP of Global Business Development- Engine Services, STS Engine Services

The USM Market: Piece Part Repair and Pricing Dynamics

This session will explore key trends shaping engine piece-part repair and the broader USM market. What lies ahead for USM pricing, and how might this influence retirements, supply, and overall market balance? Speakers will discuss current piece-part availability, the factors expected to drive pricing shifts in the years to come and provide visibility into the USM pipeline.

  • Moderator: Jonas Murby, Partner, AeroDynamic Advisory
  • Gerard Browne, Director Engines and Trading -Asset Management, StandardAero
  • Matt Eales, MD, EAL Engine Services
  • David Chriske, President of Material Solutions, Chromalloy
  • Gohar Abbasi, VP of Asset Solutions and P2F, Avolon

Leadership Fireside Chat: Strategy and Growth within the Engine Market  

This fireside chat brings forward a senior industry leader to reflect on the strategic direction of their organisation as the engine market continues to evolve. How are leadership teams adapting to pain points, such as shifting supply dynamics, capacity constraints and engine durability challenges?  
  • Moderator: James Pozzi, MRO Editor EMEA, Aviation Week
  • Roger Welaratne, MD and CEO, SMBC Aero Engine Lease 

Day 1 Closing Remarks 

  • Georgia Halliday, Senior Conference Producer, Aviation Week

Day 2 - Thursday June 11, 2026 

Opening Remarks 

  • Georgia Halliday, Senior Conference Producer, Aviation Week

An Overview and Outlook on Engine Financing 

A view into the engine financing landscape, examining which engine types are attracting the most capital investment. With structures such as Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) beginning to re-emerge, what does this signal for the broader market? How do financiers view risk, value and long-term performance across engine families, and where do they expect engine financing to head as the sector stabilises?  

  • Moderator: Richard Brown, MD, NAVEO Consultancy
  • David Archer, VP of Asset Valuations for Europe, mba Aviation 
  • Arnaud Fiscel, Deputy Head of Corporate Banking, Bank of China (BOC)
  • Stephen O’Dwyer, CCO, SMBC Aero Engine Lease
  • Francois Soldan, Director of Structured Lending, Bayern LB

Leadership Fireside Chat: Navigating Market Dynamics and Cost Optimisation in Engine Leasing

In a time of unprecedented change, the aviation sector faces a trifecta of challenges: shifting power dynamics, market consolidation, and the relentless drive to reduce costs. To what extent are the shifting dynamics between operators/lessors reshaping the traditional roles and responsibilities within the aviation ecosystem?  What impact is market consolidation having on innovation and the ability of smaller players to compete effectively? As cost pressures mount, what collaborative strategies can operators and lessors implement to achieve mutual benefits? How can the industry leverage technology and data-driven insights to address these challenges and create new efficiencies?

  • Moderator: James Pozzi, MRO Editor EMEA, Aviation Week
  • Bobby Janagan, CEO, Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance

Airline Keynote 

Building MRO Shop Capacity  

A vital update into MRO shop capacity into 2026 and beyond. How are MROs expanding capacity to accommodate increasing throughput? Gain an understanding into how maintenance providers are managing material and component availability alongside prioritizing maintenance demands. How can MROs collaborate effectively with airlines to stabilize TATs and create long term visibility? 
  • Moderator: Leila Ez-Zaini, Commercial Director, GE Aerospace
  • Julius Boguševičius, Head of Engine, Airframe and Materials Services, FL Technics  
  • Vincent Metz, VP Business Development, Europe, SR Technics 
  • Anca Mihalache, MD, AERO CARE
  • Andrew Walmsley, President, Volo Aero MRO 

 Closing Remarks

  • Georgia Halliday, Senior Conference Producer, Aviation Week