Tuesday 9 March 2027
Hilton Tower Bridge
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Understand the asset class, from today’s deals to tomorrow’s fleet
As aviation investment continues to attract capital, the market is becoming increasingly competitive. Higher-for-longer interest rates, evolving credit risks, sustainability costs and questions over long-term asset values are creating a more complex investment landscape. For investors, lessors and financiers, understanding where the opportunities lie – and where the risks are building – has never been more important.
One day. Two events. One essential meeting point for aviation investment. Returning for its 10th year, Ishka Airfinance London brings together Europe's aviation investment community for a day of insight, debate and industry connection. Marking this decade milestone, we're combining our flagship European investor conference with our future-facing Horizon conference. This event puts institutional investors in direct conversation with the airlines, lessors, banks and industry experts shaping the future of commercial aviation.
From navigating returns in a higher-rate environment and assessing airline credit exposure to the next wave of aviation ABS issuance and the long-term outlook for aircraft residual values, the programme tackles the investment questions that matter now – and those that will shape the market for years to come.
Whether you're deploying capital, managing risk or identifying your next opportunity, join the conversations shaping aviation finance and investment in 2027.
Key Agenda Topics
Investing in Aviation: How to Navigate Higher Rates
Higher-for-longer rates are reshaping returns across aviation. Hear how leading investors are adjusting their strategies, where they see value, and how they will mitigate risk as we approach the top of the cycle.
The Cost of Compliance: How Are Airlines Protecting the Bottom Line?
New sustainability regulation is turning carbon into a real cost on airline balance sheets. Hear directly from airline leaders how they’re preparing, and what it means for airline credit and the investors, lessors and financiers exposed to it.
ABS Forum
After a record year for aviation ABS in 2026, the market is set for another strong year. Get expert insight on where 2027 issuance is heading, how deals are being structured, and how to position yourself to take advantage.
The 25 Year View on Residuals
Today’s aircraft investments rest on how long new-generation assets will hold their value. In a new, innovative format, top market experts will weigh in on narrowbody replacement cycles over the next 25 years, and what it means for the deals you’re doing today.
New for 2027
Get deals done. Our curated delegate list is dominated by decision makers. In order to facilitate your meetings, we’re investing in powerful new Networking Tools to make connections around the event even more accessible.
Structured networking sessions. Facilitated sessions for focused, productive conversations with potential partners, clients and investors instead of leaving connections to chance.
Powered by Ishka Airfinance data. Get market leading insights from this new powerhouse’s intelligence suite. Our top appraisers, analysts and data products differentiate our programme, and give you access to specialist market intel and exclusive presentations.
The Accelerator is back and better than ever. Our dedicated training initiative extends the event’s value beyond immediate dealmaking, investing in industry knowledge, skills and future talent. Following a hugely successful debut across all our global portfolio, this potent training program will run alongside all our main event agendas, giving attendees even more opportunities to learn and develop their careers.
We’ve gone up a level. The conference will now take up the entire conference space in the Hilton to allow more Forums, training and meetings. This includes the brand-new Networking Hub and the Speaker Lounge.
Why Attend
Investor-focused by design: A specialist European aviation finance gathering built around investors’ needs, connecting capital providers with airlines, lessors, financiers and potential dealmaking partners.
Quality over quantity: An intentionally more intimate, accessible and engaging environment than larger, more corporate competitor events, prioritising meaningful interactions, attendee visibility and valuable connections with senior decision-makers and experts.
Distinctive, interactive formats: Creative session concepts, lively discussions and unexpected touches make the experience more dynamic and memorable than a conventional conference.
Specialist sustainability expertise: Building on Ishka Airfinance’s pioneering aviation sustainability initiative, Horizon provides a dedicated platform to explore investable opportunities, SAF, emissions reduction, airports, regulation and the changing expectations of investors and the wider industry.
One day, two complementary events: The flagship European investor conference and Horizon come together to connect the established aviation finance market with the people, technologies and ideas shaping aviation’s future. (Formerly Investing in Aviation: Europe & Horizon).
London 2026 Feedback
"A really interesting and useful day." — Portfolio Manager, RM Funds
"An informative event, that presented the opportunity for a relaxed catch up with industry peers." — Head of Funding, Aergo Capital
"Well organised event with a range of informative speakers and useful insights." — SAF & Carbon Strategy, IAG
"Perfect size with perfect colleagues about the subjects that matter." — Founder & Board Member, Aethos
"Lots of useful information, a great networking opportunity and amazing hospitality from the Ishka Airfinance team." — Aircraft Trading & Leasing Analyst, easyJet
"Superb event and an opportunity to meet all the key stakeholders in the aviation industry in a friendly and intimate setting." — Commercial, Fexco Pace
"I appreciated the quality of the sessions as well as the chance to connect with professionals from the industry and the valued discussions we had." — Financing Manager, Royal Air Maroc
"Excellent networking event and for keeping up to date with key topics affecting the aviation sector" — Partner, Strategic Growth & Aviation Advisory, BDO
"Magnificent event, good speakers, interesting topics and perfect for networking. Everything was well organized and with the perfect amount of people." — CCO, EuroAtlantic Airways S.A
"It was a very good event, once more, and a great opportunity to exchange with many of our partners in the industry." — Head of Advisory, Societe Generale CIB
"Horizon presented some incredible insights into sustainable aviation and current affairs. Much thought and effort had gone into structuring the programme and the event was attended by an ‘A’ list of speakers and delegates." — Co-Chair, PACE & MD, AVOCET
"Excellent conference, I try to attend every year. Compact venue makes it easy to see everybody and the interactive discussions are always enlightening." — Senior Consultant, Burnham Sterling
"Ishka Airfinance brought together industry decision makers and stakeholders to successfully create a shared awareness of challenges to scale sustainability ambitions across the whole aviation ecosystems. This was great melting pot of ideas and discussions that would no doubt motivate many positive actions and fruitful discussions." — CEO, Viridian Intelligence Ltd
"An impressive group of industry experts and innovative companies focused on making aviation more resilient in one program. I really appreciated the diversity of expertise and topics, including regulation, science of carbon emissions, future aircraft/ engine technology and how we can build markets to finance these important developments." — COO, JSA
"Horizon was a great event to network with likeminded individuals focussed on decarbonisation and sustainability reporting in the aviation industry. The issues but also the opportunities around topics like SAF were discussed in detail and the insights of presenters representing lessors, airlines and industry experts was extremely valuable." — Partner, BDO
"I have been attending this event for a few years now and this was definitely the biggest and best yet. The number of people on site made networking easy and the room was always full for the panels. Already looking forward to the next event." — Director, PAFS Ireland Ltd
2026 Attendee List
Key 2026 London Speakers
Jared Keating, Managing Partner, Kite LLC
Emily Wilson, Managing Director, AB CarVal
Camille Brunel, Partner - Transportation, RIVE Private Investment
Niall O'Connor, Portfolio Manager, RM Funds
Thanos Pascalis, CEO, Cyprus Airways
Dan Roberts, CEO, Lobo Leasing
Sergio Bagorro, CFO, Hi Fly
Patrick den Elzen, CEO, Arena Aviation Capital
Mark Hughes, Chief Commercial Officer, Falko
Bobby Janagan, CEO, Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance
Tudor Constantinescu, CEO, HelloJets
John Kelly, VP - Structured Credit, Marathon Asset Management
Vicente Alava-Pons, Managing Director, GOAL Aircraft Leasing
Jonathan Weinstein, Managing Director - Transportation, Evercore
Suha Al Arda, Chief Strategy & Corporate Performance Officer, Royal Jordanian
Key 2026 Horizon Speakers
Keir Mather MP, Minister for Aviation, Maritime & Decarbonisation, UK DfT
David Jerez Antoni, Investment Director – Infrastructure, PGGM
Denis Ilin, CEO, e-Smart Avia
Maria Whittaker, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, ABRA Group
Amy Burr, CEO, SKY VC
Pauline Gasquet, Head of Sustainability, RIVE Private Investment
Simon Newitt, Head of Sales and Support, BETA Technologies
Henrik von Storch, Director Global SAF, DHL Express
Jolanda Stevens, Director, Future of Travel & Transformative Innovation, KLM
Eddy Liegeois, Head of Aviation Policy Unit, DG Move
Mia Jakobsson, HoF Fleet Management & PMO, Braathens
Gabriel Lepine, Chief Investment Officer, ZeroAvia
Nic Fong, Sustainability Commercial Manager, Cathay Pacific
Julia Fidler, Executive Director, RSB
Eric Matsgård, Co-Founder & CEO, Renav
DEI & Sustainability
Ishka Airfinance is committed to delivering an international portfolio of events which is environmentally sustainable, economically and socially responsible and to play our part to pave the way for diversity, equity and inclusion within aviation finance. As such, we are eager to facilitate and promote diversity of culture, gender, age, orientation and experience at our events both as speakers and delegates.
Contact
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