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ISTAT Sustainability Symposium

About the 2025 ISTAT Sustainability Symposium

The Sustainable Aviation Journey: Remaining Relevant in an Ever-Changing Landscape

ISTAT invites you to join us for the fourth annual ISTAT Sustainability Symposium. This unique event features expert-led panel discussions that aid industry stakeholders in moving their own sustainability agendas forward. Join us at a new location and time this year for an in-depth conversation on this important topic.

Tuesday, 29 April
Avolon
Number One Ballsbridge - Building 1
Shelbourne Road, Dublin

This complimentary event is available to all ISTAT members until capacity is reached. 

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Leaders in this space will continue the conversation and shed light on the ever-changing landscape. Plan to join them for important discussions on this journey and what challenges the industry can expect to encounter in the near future. Connect with others in the ISTAT community and learn what they are doing to prepare for what’s to come. In addition, this important event provides an opportunity to spotlight teams making committed strides to consciously ensure a goal of sustainability, by recognizing the 2025 ISTAT Sustainability Award recipient.

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2025 Symposium Schedule

9:30 - 10:00

Registration 
10:00 - 10:15

Opening Remarks

  • Bryson Monteleone, ISTAT Sustainability Symposium Chair and Senior Advisor, Aviation Finance Advisory Services, PwC Ireland
  • Andy Cronin, Chief Executive Officer, Avolon
10:15 - 11:00

Keynote Presentation
11:00 - 11:15

Presentation of the ISTAT Sustainability Award
11:15 - 12:00

Panel Discussion: Political Challenges in Sustainable Aviation

Moderator: Paul Sheridan, Aviation Finance Advisory Services Leader, PwC Ireland
Speakers:
  • Thomas Fowler, Director of Sustainability & Finance, Ryanair 
  • Donal Handley, Head of Government Affairs and Sustainability, AerCap
  
12:00 - 13:00

Lunch
13:00 - 13:45

Panel Discussion: Macroeconomic Issues and Aircraft Values

Speakers:

  • Richard Evans, FRAeS, Senior Consultant, Cirium Ascend Consultancy
  • Ben Chapman, Director – Aircraft & Sustainability, ICF
13:45 - 14:45

Workshop: Addressing Technology Obsolescence in Aviation

Moderator: Marc Tembleque-Vilalta, Head of Avolon-e, Avolon

Speakers:

  • Michael Halaby, Managing Director - Head of Aviation Advisory, MUFG Bank, Ltd.
  • Sandrine Lacorree, Product Marketing General Manager, Safran Aircraft Engines
14:45 - 15:30

Panel Discussion: Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)
15:30 - 15:45

Networking Break
15:45 - 16:30

Panel Discussion: Strategies for Sustainably Linked Loans and Leases (Financing)

Moderator: Dr. Ulrike Ziegler, President, impact on Sustainable Aviation

Speakers:

  • Jean Chedeville, Global Head of Aviation, Natixis CIB
  • Kaiori Creed, Senior Vice President Airline Marketing, EMEA, SMBC Aviation Capital
  • Emma Giddings, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
  • Grant Gordon, Vice President - Head of Investor Relations and Communications, ACG
16:30 - 17:00

Closing Remarks
17:00 - 18:00

Networking Reception

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