ABL AVIATION AT AIRLINE ECONOMICS GROWTH FRONTIERS LONDON 2026

ABL Aviation returned from Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London 2026, held from 8 to 10 September 2026 at the Royal HorseGuards Hotel, London. The conference brought together senior leaders from across aviation finance, leasing, and asset management for three days of substantive dialogue on the themes defining the industry’s near and long-term direction. 

ABL Aviation’s team was actively engaged throughout the event, connecting with airlines, lessors, financiers, and asset managers across a programme that addressed fleet strategy, lease rates and valuations, capital markets, aircraft trading, and the broader outlook for the leasing sector in a supply-constrained environment. The conference once again proved its value as one of the most focused and high-quality forums in the aviation finance calendar. 

A Special Moment: The 40 Under 40 Awards Dinner 

The standout moment of the week came on the evening of Wednesday, 9 September, at the Airline Economics 40 Under 40 Awards Dinner, held at the historic Banqueting House, Whitehall, an event ABL Aviation was proud to sponsor. 

We are delighted to share that Carlos Garcia Merino, Chief Operating Officer at ABL Aviation, was named a winner of the Airline Economics 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. This recognition reflects Carlos’s dedication, leadership, and the journey he has built at ABL Aviation, a journey he reflected on, in his own words: 

“Being named to the Airline Economics 40 Under 40 is a prestigious award, and I think it’s a phenomenal recognition not only for myself, but for the team at ABL. ABL’s culture is one of fostering young talent, and I think it’s evidence for every young individual that there are opportunities, there are windows, and you can grow.” 

— Carlos Garcia Merino, Chief Operating Officer, ABL Aviation 

Also representing ABL Aviation at the gala were Gavin Fernandes, Financial Controller, Lee Naicker, Head of Pricing, and Ritwik Sen, Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications & Marketing, making it a proud and memorable evening for the ABL Aviation team. 

ABL Aviation extends its thanks to Airline Economics for another outstanding edition of the conference and for creating a platform that continues to celebrate the talent and ambition driving the next generation of aviation leaders forward. 

For more information on ABL Aviation’s participation and activities at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London 2026, please visit the ABL Aviation website or connect with the team on LinkedIn.