ABL Aviation to Attend Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Tokyo 2026

ABL Aviation is delighted to announce its participation at Airline Economics, Growth Frontiers Tokyo 2026, taking place on 14 to 15 April 2026 at the Palace Hotel, Tokyo, Japan. The conference brings together aviation finance professionals, airlines, investors, and manufacturers to examine the opportunities and dynamics shaping Japan’s aviation market and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

With a well-established presence across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, ABL Aviation is committed to engaging with the markets and partners driving the next phase of aviation growth. Japan remains a cornerstone of the Asia-Pacific aviation finance landscape, and our team is looking forward to meaningful discussions on fleet strategy, investment, and financing solutions throughout the event.

Representing ABL Aviation at the Event:

• Ali Ben Lmadani, Founder & CEO
• Umid Sharipov, Managing Director, Relationship Management
• Joey Zhao, Head of Asia-Pacific, Ex-Japan
• Carlos Garcia Merino, VP Marketing
• Stephen Orr – Senior Vice President Africa
• Gavin Fernandes, Financial Controller
• Donal O Shea, Chief Technical Officer
• Leeren Naicker, Head of Pricing

Speaking Highlights:

Day 1 – Tuesday, 14 April 2026

• Umid Sharipov, JOLCO Panel, 10:20

The session will explore the evolving JOLCO market, financing structures, and the role of Japanese operating lease products in supporting airline fleet strategies. 

• Ali Ben Lmadani, Lessor Panel, 15:20

The discussion will focus on lessor perspectives across fleet investment, capital deployment, and the financing trends reshaping aviation markets across Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Day 2 – Wednesday, 15 April 2026

• Umid Sharipov, JOL Panel, 10:40

This panel will examine the JOL market outlook, transaction dynamics, and opportunities for investors and lessors operating within the Japanese aviation finance ecosystem. 

The broader conference programme will cover Japanese aviation finance frameworks, fleet investment and asset management, tax and regulatory developments, airline order books, and the regional market outlook across Asia-Pacific. 

ABL Aviation’s attendance reflects its dedication to active engagement in the world’s key aviation finance markets, and to providing airlines and investors with solutions that are responsive to the evolving landscape. 

If you are attending and would like to schedule a meeting with our team, please reach out to Ayush.D@ABLcorporation.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

See you in Tokyo!