10-11 JUNE 2026
HILTON LONDON BANKSIDE, LONDON, UK
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Helen Curl, Vice President, Events
Starting her career in media over 25 years ago, Helen is currently responsible for the delivery and strategic development of Aviation Week Events, including the market-leading MRO and AeroEngines series. Helen also leads the London team. She is currently a Development Board Member of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO).
Anne McMahon, Sr. Vice President, Intelligence, Data & Media
With over 30 years in the publishing/information industry, Anne has extensive product and marketing experience primarily focused on the b-to-b information/media field. Her experience includes strategy, business development, digital transformation, marketing, and product development. At Aviation Week Anne is currently Sr. Vice President responsible for the intelligence, data and media business. In this role she guides the overall strategic direction and implementation of products and services for leading brands across all sectors of the groups aerospace and air transport portfolio. She also focuses on improving efficiencies and continuously evolving to meet customer needs.

Lee Ann Shay, Executive Editor, Business Aviation
& MRO
As executive editor of MRO and business aviation, Lee Ann Shay directs Aviation Week’s coverage of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), including Inside MRO, and business aviation, including BCA. She won the World Leadership Forum’s Aerospace Journalist of the Year Awards in 2009 (propulsion category) and in 2002 (maintenance category), and has been a finalist in other years. In 2017, Lee Ann won the Aerospace Media Awards’ Best Future Tech submission. She holds a B.A. in English and political science from Luther College and an M.A. in nonfiction writing from Johns Hopkins University.
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to welcome you to London for the 2026 edition of Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance (ELTF) Europe. From 10–11 June, we are thrilled to bring together the industry’s leading lessors, airlines, MROs, OEMs, and financial institutions to navigate the evolving landscape, tackle challenges, share expertise, and build meaningful connections.
Our focus this year goes straight to the heart of the operational headwinds and strategic opportunities shaping your business. Rather than just highlighting trends, our panels will dissect the realities of supply chain constraints, engine durability issues, and asset availability challenges. We will debate shifting engine valuations, evolving lessor portfolio strategies, MRO capacity expansion, and forwardthinking airline fleet planning. Coupled with deep dives into financing trends and the USM market, this year’s agenda offers a definitive look at market recovery and the long-term outlook through 2035.
While the insights shared on stage are invaluable, the true power of ELTF Europe lies in the connections made off stage. We encourage you to actively use the official event app Brella throughout the conference to schedule your critical one-toone meetings, connect with fellow attendees, and manage your schedule.
This guide is designed to help you maximise your time with us. Inside, you will find the complete
General Information
Mobile/Cell Phones
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session schedule, speaker profiles, and details on the valuable sponsors whose generous support makes this event possible. We extend our deepest gratitude to our Host Sponsor, elfc, for their remarkable partnership, alongside our Premium Sponsors; CFM International, SES, and IAI - and Sponsor, Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance, for their vital and continued support.
Whether you’re here to connect, innovate, or stay ahead of market trends, ELTF Europe 2026 promises to deliver the insights and opportunities you need. We are thrilled to have you with us and thank you for joining us in London!
Best wishes,

Georgia Halliday Senior Conference Producer Aviation Week
M: +44 (0) 73 9300 2707
E: georgia.halliday@aviationweek.co.uk
Security
The hotel has general security in place, however please note that personal possessions are left in the conference area at your own risk.
Recording Policy
To protect the intellectual property of our speakers and the privacy of all attendees, we ask that you do not record sessions in any format (audio, video, or screen capture) without prior permission. Attendees found recording may be asked to leave the event. If you’d like to capture content, please speak with our team about authorised options.
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Day One
8:00am Registration Opens
9:00am Opening Remarks
6:00pm – 7:30pm Welcome Reception
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Tom Robertson, MD of Aircraft Credit Department, SMFL
Laurens Scheipers, Head of Portfolio Management, MTU Maintenance Lease Services
12:55pm Networking Lunch
Georgia Halliday, Senior Conference Producer, Aviation Week
9:10am Opening Keynote by elfc
Richard Hough, President and CEO, elfc
9:45am 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
10:20am 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
11:10am Networking Break
11:55am 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.
Antoine Fafard, Manager Civil Market Insights, Aviation Week
12:05pm 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 nexttechnology 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
2:10pm 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 and lease extensions to deliver insight into how key players are adapting to a scarcity of assets within the market.
Moderator: Augusto Viansson Ponte, 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
2:45pm Networking Break
3:50pm 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
Matt Eales, MD, EAL Engine Services
Jason Alvarez, VP of Asset Trading – Enterprise Asset Management, StandardAero
David Chriske, President of Material Solutions, Chromalloy
Gohar Abbasi, VP of Asset Solutions and P2F, Avolon
4:35pm 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
5:05pm Closing Remarks
Georgia Halliday, Senior Conference Producer, Aviation Week
5:15pm Networking Reception
Day Two
8:00am Registration Opens
9:30am Opening Remarks
Thursday 11 June 2026
10:30am Networking Break
11:10am Airline Keynote
Moderator: James Pozzi, MRO Editor EMEA, Aviation Week
Thanos Pascalis, CEO, Cyprus Airways
Georgia Halliday, Senior Conference Producer, Aviation Week
9:35am 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?

11:40am 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

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
10:10am 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
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
12:25pm Closing Remarks
Georgia Halliday, Senior Conference Producer, Aviation Week
12:30pm Networking Lunch

2:00pm Conference Close

Gohar Abbasi VP of Asset Solutions and P2F Avolon

Jason Alvarez VP of Asset Trading –Enterprise Asset Management StandardAero

Dan Coulcher SVP of Joint Ventures Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Paul Hasson SVP Asset Management Setna iO

David Archer VP of Asset Valuations for Europe mba Aviation

Julius Boguševičius Head of Engine, Airframe and Materials Services FL Technics

Richard Brown Managing Director NAVEO Consultancy

David Chriske President of Material Solutions Chromalloy

Matt Eales MD EAL Engine Services

Leila Ez-Zaini Commercial Director GE Aerospace

Antoine Fafard Manager Civil Market Insights Aviation Week

Arnaud Fiscel Deputy Head of Corporate Banking Bank of China (BOC)

Georgia Halliday Senior Conference Producer Aviation Week

Richard Hough President and CEO elfc

Laura Ivaskaite VP Commercial and Investments Hanwha Aviation

Bobby Janagan CEO Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance

Tony Kondo CEO and President Werner Aero

Laurenti Head of Leasing Business
MTU Maintenance Lease Services

John McKirdy SVP Strategy and Growth, Engine Component Repair and Overhaul Barnes Aerospace

Stephen O’Dwyer CCO
SMBC Aero Engine Lease

David Rushe President and CEO Magellan Aviation Group

Vincent Metz VP Business DevelopmentEurope SR Technics


Jonas Murby Partner AeroDynamic Advisory

Ronan Murphy Director Alton Aviation Consultancy

Eddie O’Dwyer VP Global Business DevelopmentEngine Services STS Engine Services

Thanos Pascalis CEO Cyprus Airways

Augusto Viansson Ponte Director Alton Aviation Consultancy

James Pozzi MRO Editor EMEA Aviation Week

Darren Reilly VP of Portfolio elfc

Tom Robertson MD of Aircraft Credit Department SMFL

Laurens Schiepers Head of Portfolio Management MTU Maintenance Lease Services

Francois Soldan Director of Structured Lending Bayern LB

Genadi Stoyanov VP of Engineering and Fleet BH Air

Andrew Walmsley President Volo Aero MRO

Roger Weleratne CEO SMBC Aero Engine Lease





























