ISTAT Podcast

Live from ISTAT EMEA, Bryson Monteleone sits down with Paul Sheridan, CEO of Aergo Capital, for a candid conversation on the experiences that have shaped his career and leadership journey. Together, they explore his perspective on the evolution of the aircraft leasing business, insights on valuations and lessor ownership, and the lessons learned along the way, including the moment the  industry surprised him the most.

Live from ISTAT EMEA, Mylene Scholnick sits down with Nadeem Sultan, Senior Vice President of Freighters & Cargo Planning at Emirates, following their thought-provoking Cargo Panel discussion. Together, they explore the key trends shaping the air cargo market, discuss the sector's role within commercial aviation, and share insights on what lies ahead for the future of cargo and freighter operations.

Fresh from ISTAT EMEA in Copenhagen, we look ahead to the next stop on the ISTAT calendar: ISTAT Latin America in Mexico City, taking place 7-8 October. Bryson Monteleone sits down with event Chair Priscilla Branco for a preview of what's ahead and why this year's conference is set to be one of the strongest yet.
For the first time, ISTAT Latin America will feature an expanded two-day format, including a dedicated workshop add-on day that offers delegates additional opportunities for education and industry dialogue. Listen as Priscilla shares what delegates can expect from this enhanced regional event and the key issues shaping conversations across the Latin American aviation market.

Live from ISTAT EMEA in Copenhagen, Sinead Cormican, Head of Leasing Customers at Airbus joins Bryson Monteleone for an episode of our podcast series. Together, they explore the current state of the aviation marketplace, discussing areas of strength, emerging challenges, and the trends shaping the industry. Sinead also shares her perspectives on the leasing sector and reflects on key developments and market dynamics as the industry looks ahead to close out the year.

Live from ISTAT EMEA in Copenhagen, Donna Ager, Partner at Walkers, joins Bryson Monteleone for an insightful conversation on the future of aviation finance. Donna reflects on the experiences that have left the greatest mark on her career, shares valuable advice for professionals entering the world of structured finance, and offers her outlook for where the aviation finance sector is headed in 2027.