Back by popular demand—with a twist. In this high-energy, interactive session, we flip the script and put the spotlight on the lenders.

Three fictional—but highly plausible—aviation finance deals will be pitched live to a panel of leading banks. Will they fund it? Will they walk away? And what will they demand to make the deal work?

Expect sharp analysis, real-time reactions, and a few surprises as we explore how lenders are assessing credit risk, structuring terms, and navigating today’s capital markets. It’s part education, part entertainment—and 100% relevant to anyone structuring deals in 2025.

As interest rates remain elevated and delivery delays persist, airlines are rethinking how they finance their fleets—and how long they hold onto them. This session brings together senior airline finance and fleet executives to share how they’re balancing debt and lease strategies in today’s capital environment.

• Diversifying funding sources: Weighing up the best options for airlines in today's supply-constrained environment. 
• What lessors and lenders need to understand about airline priorities in 2025.
• How airlines are managing lease extensions amid capacity constraints and aging aircraft? Has thinking changed behind the cost of capital vs. operational flexibility?