Growth Frontiers Americas – New York

21-22 October 2026 | Metropolitan Club, New York, USA

Schedule

Schedule for 21 October 2026

08:55 | Chair’s Opening remarks

Venue: Metropolitan Club, New York, USA

09:00 | Airline rating panel

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Speakers:

Boris Alishayev

Boris Alishayev
Senior Director | KBRA Read more

Joe Rohlena

Joe Rohlena
Senior Director | Fitch Ratings Read more

09:40 | Engine Leasing & Asset Management Panel

Venue: Metropolitan Club, New York, USA

Speakers:

Eduardo Fuchs

Eduardo Fuchs
VP Sales & Marketing – Latin America | elfc Read more

Marc S.Iarchy

Marc S.Iarchy
Partner | World Star Aviation Read more

10:25 | Fireside chat

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Speakers:

Auriol  Marasco

Auriol Marasco
Partner | Blake, Cassels & Graydon Read more

11:05 | Leasing & Asset Management Panel

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Speakers:

Cian McGinley

Cian McGinley
Executive Vice President Commercial | Aergo Capital Read more

11:50 | TBC

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12:20 | AWG activities – Update on key aviation finance and leasing issues

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Speakers:

Jeffrey Wool

Jeffrey Wool
Secretary General | Aviation Working Group Read more

13:00 | Lunch

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14:00 | Alternative Investors & Lenders Panel

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Speakers:

Axel Hammar

Axel Hammar
Chief Investment Officer | AV AirFinance Read more

Marc Cho

Marc Cho
Co-Head, Managing Director | HALO AirFinance Read more

Pooja Gardemal

Pooja Gardemal
Managing Director | BK Associates Read more

14:40 | TBC

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15:20 | Capital Markets Panel

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Speakers:

Jerome Duval

Jerome Duval
Director | Citi Read more

Marjan Riggi

Marjan Riggi
Managing Partner | Stage Wing Inc. Read more

16:00 | ECA & Supported Finance Panel

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Speakers:

Jonathan Dufeu

Jonathan Dufeu
Global Marine Supported Finance Leader | Marsh Specialty Read more

16:40 | TBC

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17:00 | Manufacturer Panel

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Speakers:

Richard Owen Walker

Richard Owen Walker
Head of Leasing & Investor Marketing, | Airbus Read more

17:45 | Chair’s closing remarks

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18:00 | Pre-awards Drinks

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19:30 | Aviation 100 Americas Awards

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Schedule for 22 October 2026

08:55 | Chair's opening remarks

Venue: Metropolitan Club, New York, USA

Speakers:

Ronan Murphy

Ronan Murphy
Director | Alton Aviation Consultancy Read more

09:00 | Market Overview

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09:40 | Lessor Finance Panel

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Speakers:

Jason MacIntyre

Jason MacIntyre
Partner / Chair of the Aviation & Aerospace Group | Blake, Cassels & Graydon Read more

John Beekman

John Beekman
Chief Financial Officer | Griffin Global Asset Management Read more

10:25 | Fireside Chat

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11:00 | Finance & Investment - Hot topics & Challenges

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Speakers:

Ben Millard

Ben Millard
CFA, Executive Director - Transportation Department, Americas | SMBC Read more

Jeff Silverman

Jeff Silverman
Head of Aviation Finance and Opportunistic Private Credit | Natalliance Read more

Mark Streeter

Mark Streeter
Managing Director | J.P. Morgan Read more

11:45 | Fireside Chat

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12:20 | Lessor Roundtable

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Speakers:

Alexander Rasnavad

Alexander Rasnavad
President | Carlyle Aviation Partners Read more

David Houlihan

David Houlihan
President | DAE Capital Read more

James Meyler

James Meyler
CEO | ORIX Aviation Read more

Mike Inglese

Mike Inglese
CEO | Aircastle Read more

13:00 | Lunch

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13:55 | Lessor & Lessee Panel

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14:35 | Airline Market Overview

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14:55 | M&A Panel

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Speakers:

Rohith Adavikolanu

Rohith Adavikolanu
Managing Director | Citi Read more

15:25 | Aviation Private Placements

Venue: Metropolitan Club, New York, USA

Speakers:

Marjan Riggi

Marjan Riggi
Managing Partner | Stage Wing Inc. Read more

Jocelyn Noel

Jocelyn Noel
Partner | Airborne Capital Read more

Alexandra Johnson

Alexandra Johnson
Partner | Milbank Read more

16:05 | Airline Fireside Chat

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16:25 | Aircraft ABS and the future of aviation securitizations

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Speakers:

David Evans

David Evans
Chief Executive Officer | Pivotal Corporate Read more

Ian Flood

Ian Flood
CFA, Director | Deutsche Bank Read more

17:05 | Lessor Rating panel

Venue: Metropolitan Club, New York, USA

Speakers:

Annapoorni CS

Annapoorni CS
Director | S&P Global Read more

Ben Schmidt

Ben Schmidt
Senior Director | Fitch Ratings Read more

David Laterza

David Laterza
Senior Vice President, Head of US Non-Bank FIG Global Financial Institutions Group | DBRS Morningstar Read more

17:45 | Chair’s closing remarks & end of conference

Venue: Metropolitan Club, New York, USA

Speakers:

Ronan Murphy

Ronan Murphy
Director | Alton Aviation Consultancy Read more

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