Co-located with
FEBRUARY 9, 2026
FEBRUARY 10-11, 2026
JW MARRIOTT TAMPA, FL, USA
The flagship event for the aero engine maintenance, manufacturing, leasing and finance communities
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
Join us in Tampa for two premier co-located events across three days, that bring together the global aero engine and leasing communities.
AeroEngines Americas is the flagship event for the aero engine maintenance and manufacturing industry, uniting 1,000 executives from airlines, lessors, OEMs, MROs, and suppliers. Over two days, attendees will share best practices, explore innovations, and build valuable business connections.
ELTF Americas is the leading event for the engine leasing, trading, and financing sector. Held the day before AeroEngines Americas, this event offers critical insights into market trends and strategies to drive success in this dynamic, niche industry. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the aero engine market!
“This was an impressive conglomeration of industry experts willing to share their views on what is a very complex business. The ability to network and have discussions with these subject matter experts in addition to meeting with customers and potential customers made this a very valuable experience. It is the perfect forum to understand market trends and gather direct feedback.”
PETE TRIANTAFYLIDIS SR. MGR, MARKET ANALYSIS
- AFTERMARKET MARKETING
PRATT & WHITNEY
AEROENGINES AMERICAS
AeroEngines & Engine Leasing, Trading and Finance
Americas represents the industry’s leading platform for business development and relationship enhancement.
Below you’ll find the 2025 attendee profile:
Take a look at the companies that have registered for the 2026 event so far!
“An excellent forum to attend due to quality of participants, broad cross section of asset management i.e. lessors, service providers, investors, airlines, and USM suppliers! Great to see all in one stop/place!”
MARK L EBANKS MANAGING PARTNER
BLUE JET ASSET MANAGEMENT “Still the greatest engine conference to attend.”
MARAT AYSIN VP OF TECHNICAL, ENGINE CALC
• Forecast- Fleet Outlook & Engine Leasing Market Dynamics
• The Road Ahead For Engines - Trends, Risks, and Opportunities for 2026
• Fireside Chat - Voice of the Lessor
• Asset Valuations - Impact of Durability and New Technologies
• Opportunities Unlocking Value in Smaller Engine Fleets
• Navigating Lease Returns - Costs, Conditions, and Market Trends
• Opening Keynote Address from Chromalloy
• Aviation Week Network Market Forecast
• The Power of Partnership - Transforming Aviation Challenges into Strategic Wins
• Evolution of Propulsion - Program Updates and Market Considerations
• Boom’s Symphony Engine and the Future of High-Speed Aviation
• The Future of Material Sourcing in Aviation - Balancing Cost, Availability, and Innovation
• Mature Engine Spotlight - OEM Market Briefing
• Aviation Week Data Blast - Retirements
• The Juniority Dilemma - How Aviation Can Close the Skills Gap
• Voice of the Airline - Mastering the Mixed Fleet Balancing Act
• From Data to Decisions - AI in Engine Maintenance
Berger Managing Director Alton Aviation Consultancy
Justin Bevington Director of TechOps Strategy and Planning Delta Air Lines
Kevin Hughes Director of Operations BP Aero
Brian Kough Senior Director Forecasts and Aerospace Insights Aviation Week Network
Senior Editor, Safety Aviation Week Network
Stephanie Garcia VP of Customer Programs CTS Engines
John Maffi EVP of Engine Component Repair Solutions Chromalloy
James Marzola Global Account CTO and Technology Strategist Microsoft
Executive Editor, MRO and Business Aviation Aviation Week Network
MD of Aircraft Supply Chain Operations and Material Management Alaska Airlines
John McKirdy SVP of Engine Component Repair Strategy and Growth Barnes Aerospace
CTS Engines
Luis Ayala Chief Development Officer/President CALC Group/UAM
and
Managing Director NAVEO Consultancy
Rohan Mahajan Director of Commercial Operations and Leasing- Americas Aero Capital Solutions
Paul Meesala Director of Engine Programs RESIDCO
John Mowry Managing Director Alton Aviation Consultancy
Minerva Ochoa Director of Asset Management Crestone Air Partners
Pozzi MRO Editor EMEA Aviation Week Network
Magnetic Leasing and CIO
Magnetic Group
The 3-day exhibition connects buyers and sellers, offering access to suppliers, products, and solutions. Discover the latest technologies and turn conference insights into practical, cost-saving strategies for your aero engine business!
NOTE: Only registered conference attendees will have access to the showcase.
Looking to display your solutions to 1,000+ aero engine executives? Limited spots are still available!
If you would like to promote your organization to the leaders of the aero engine and leasing industry, look no further than AeroEngines & Engine Leasing, Trading and Finance Americas. Take a look at the sponsorship prospectus to view the packages available.
To enquire about sponsorship and showcase opportunities, please contact your account representative:
Chromalloy is pleased to offer the opportunity to tour one of their premier facilities in Florida!
Chromalloy Castings in Tampa, FL: This state-of-the-art facility features the most cutting-edge technology – from shell lines that fine-tune process control to furnaces that enable the production of single crystal castings – and serves a wide range of customers across aero, aeroderivative, industrial gas turbine and heavy industrial applications. Chromalloy’s investment casting foundry and ceramic core facility means we have the capability to pour up to one million pounds of superalloy turbine components and parts.
Belac Coatings Center of Excellence in Oldsmar, FL: This newly inaugurated expansion represents a major milestone in the company’s growth strategy and brings the entire value chain for manufacturing FAA-approved High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) blades within a 25-miles radius, significantly reducing lead times, and ensuring parts are available on demand to our valued customers.
Only 30 spaces available at each facility!
Please note that participation is at the discretion of Chromalloy and is limited and subject to compliance and safety regulations. We kindly ask for your understanding that not all interested persons may be admitted.
• Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
• Departure Time: 2pm (approximately 3 hours including transportation)
• Starting Point: JW Marriott Tampa
• Transportation: provided, with drop off back at the JW Marriott Tampa or Tampa Airport
In order to register for one of the tours, you must state your interest during the event registration process, and then fill out the form in your registration confirmation email.
AeroEngines & Engine Leasing, Trading and Finance Americas 2026 takes place at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, FL, USA
Address: 510 Water Street, Tampa, Florida 33602, USA
Tel: +1 813-221-4950
We have secured a special rate of $359 at the JW Marriott Hotel, available from Saturday, February 7 to Thursday, February 12. The rate is only available to book until 19th January 2026.
Please note: guests in this block receive 10% discount on Spa treatments & 25% discount valet parking.
We have also secured discounts at other hotels nearby, click the button below for more information and to book.
Warning
Please make the hotel reservations directly with the hotel via the contact links we provide on our website, not by using an unauthorised third party/booking agency. All other solicitations (many of which are scam sites) are not endorsed or supported by Aviation Week Network; therefore we ask that you do not book rooms with these companies.
For general registration and group booking enquiries, please contact events@aviationweek.co.uk
“Being a start up and first time attendee, I found the number and quality of attendees to be very beneficial. I will continue to be an attendee going forward.”
KELLY CARLSON PRESIDENT/VISIONARY EXTRINSIC AVIATION
“This is a great show, where many levels of airline, lessor and other companies have representation. You can meet with anyone.”
MIKE OLIVERI AFTERMARKET SALES MANAGER EATON AEROSPACE
Qualifying representatives for airlines must hold a job function within the areas of purchasing, maintenance, overhaul, engineering, supply chain or technology. Representatives in sales/business development/ marketing/customer service roles or from third party maintenance affiliates do not qualify for a free place.
*LESSOR
Qualifying representatives for leasing companies must hold a job function solely in technical procurement. Leasing representatives in sales/trading/business development/marketing/customer service/corporate/ administration do not qualify for a free place.
To apply for your complimentary or discounted place, please contact the team via email events@aviationweek. co.uk to obtain a promotional code for booking.
Please note: You must register with a valid company email address and Aviation Week Network reserves the right to cancel any non-qualifying registrations. Your airline registration will go through an approval process before it is confirmed, this may take up to 2-3 business days.
FEBRUARY 10-11, 2026
JW MARRIOTT TAMPA, FL, USA
Use our social media tools when you register to let your network know you are attending.
Then get on the event app 3 weeks prior to the event to start connecting and booking meetings!
We look forward to seeing you in Tampa in February 2026!
