ABL Aviation to Attend ISTAT Asia 2026

ABL Aviation is pleased to announce its participation at ISTAT Asia 2026, taking place on 12 to 14 May 2026 at The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. One of the aviation industry’s most respected gatherings, ISTAT Asia brings together senior leaders from across aircraft leasing, trading, finance, and asset management to exchange perspectives on the trends shaping aviation markets across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. 

With an established global footprint spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, ABL Aviation looks forward to engaging with airlines, investors, and industry partners throughout the event, sharing insights and exploring opportunities across fleet financing, credit, and relationship management. 

Representing ABL Aviation at the Event: 

• Umid Sharipov, Managing Director, Relationship Management
• Joey Zhao, Head of Asia-Pacific, Ex-Japan 
• Mohamed Rouass, Vice President, CEO’s Office/Credit 

Speaking Highlights: 

• Umid Sharipov, Moderator, Lessor Finance Panel, Wednesday, 13 May | 9:45 – 10:25

Umid will moderate the Lessor Finance Panel on the opening morning of the main conference, leading a discussion on the financing landscape facing lessors today, covering capital markets activity, lender appetite, credit structures, and the evolving relationship between lessors and their banking partners across the region. 

• Joey Zhao, Closing Remarks, Wednesday, 13 May | 17:00

Joey will deliver the Closing Remarks at the end of Day 1, offering reflections on the key themes and discussions of the day across aviation finance, leasing, and market developments in Asia-Pacific. 

The conference programme spans three days and covers a broad range of subjects central to the aviation industry, including the state of the market, aircraft financing and leasing, engine markets, Asian banking, private credit, airline financing, asset trading, sustainability, and a Global Lessor CEO Panel on the final day. 

ABL Aviation‘s participation at ISTAT Asia reflects its continued commitment to active engagement in the region’s key aviation finance markets and to fostering long-term partnerships with airlines, investors, and financial institutions across Asia-Pacific. 

If you would like to schedule a meeting with our team, please reach out to Mohamed.R@ABLaviation.com or connect with ABL Aviation on LinkedIn. 

See you in Bangkok!