Hear directly from Thai Airways on the challenges and opportunities shaping airline strategy today, from fleet renewal and financing to growth, profitability and navigating an increasingly uncertain operating environment.

It's 2026, and eVTOL aircraft are steadily advancing toward certification, with demonstration flights underway and early commercial trials soon to start. What should airlines and investors make of this progress?

Respected eVTOL pioneer Dr. James Wang will set the scene on where eVTOL now stands in the wider evolution of zero-emission commercial aviation, and what progress still needs to be made before the sector can scale beyond demonstrations and early deployments. For airlines, he will then explore the air travel markets eVTOLs are likely to disrupt first. For investors, the discussion will focus on which route economics, certification milestones, and operating models could make this market financeable.

Exclusively for registered Accelerator participants. Space is limited but if you wish to apply, please contact jennifer@ishkaglobal.com

• The new aircraft market requires around $150bn USD a year, who is going to fund this? 

• How easy is it for Asian investors to navigate USD FX issues when investing in aircraft?

• Is there a shortage of equity backing in Asia? What are the barriers institutions face when considering equity options?

• Are there certain aircraft that are already becoming difficult to finance? 

• What delivers the best ROE in the current market?

Zero-emission aircraft are no longer a hypothetical. They’re already here and the use-case is clear. Join Ishka Horizon in Singapore to meet the key stakeholders moving new propulsion forward and understand what it means for regional aircraft operators and lessors.

• How are lenders now approaching aviation lending? Are they now more cautious?

• Where are lenders choosing to lend their money? Where have they stopped lending? 

• Deliveries are delayed, airlines are extending the life of older aircraft. Does this affect financing appetite on older assets?
  

• Are airlines and lessors still actively seeking sustainability-linked financing solutions?

Connect with the key stakeholders of the New Propulsion ecosystem and reflect on the discussions had during the forum. 

Global air cargo markets have experienced significant change in recent years, driven by shifting trade patterns, geopolitical disruption, changing fleet dynamics and the continued growth of e-commerce. This session begins with a market outlook before exploring how these trends are reshaping demand for freighters, investment decisions and fleet strategies. Hear from airlines, leasing specialists and leading e-commerce platforms as they discuss how cargo requirements are evolving, what customers expect from today's networks, and where the next opportunities for the freighter market may emerge.

Join Bellinger for an interactive masterclass exploring key technical and legal issues that arise when negotiating and managing mid- and end-of-life aircraft leases. Through practical negotiation scenarios and group discussion, participants will examine how lease provisions operate when commercial objectives, technical realities and contractual rights intersect.

Topics will include:

• Missing Records and Documentation Gaps: Addressing maintenance record deficiencies, traceability issues and their impact on aircraft value, marketability and lease compliance.
• Redelivery and Return Condition Disputes: Managing disagreements over aircraft condition, rectification obligations, compensation mechanics and the interpretation of lease return provisions.

This session is suitable for lessors, airlines, asset managers, technical professionals and legal practitioners seeking practical insights into negotiating and resolving complex aircraft leasing issues.

India is one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets. This forum explores the commercial opportunities driving fleet expansion, aircraft financing, tax and corporate structuring, GIFT City, and the specialist financial services supporting aviation investment.

As institutional investors broaden their infrastructure allocations, where does aviation fit? This session compares aviation with shipping and infrastructure, exploring relative risk, returns and the outlook for long-term investment.

• How are rising maintenance costs changing negotiations between airlines and lessors, particularly around lease extensions, return conditions and who pays for unexpected work?

• With shop visit slots now becoming a strategic priority rather than a routine maintenance decision, how are airlines and lessors deciding which aircraft and engines should take priority
• How far ahead can the industry realistically plan today, and what needs to change to give airlines, lessors and MROs better visibility?

The Asia-Pacific leasing market presents a unique set of legal, regulatory and operational risks that can directly affect investor returns. This interactive forum examines the practical challenges of leasing aircraft across the region, from repossessions and cross-border enforcement to evolving regulatory frameworks, jurisdictional risk and lease enforcement. Through real-world case studies and discussion, participants will explore how lessors can better assess, mitigate and manage risk when investing and operating across APAC.

• Has there been a shift into the midlife aircraft space? Is this a yield strategy play or an unforeseen long-term risk? How has this affected pricing? Are assets being mispriced?

• How do appraisers actually value a midlife aircraft today when fuel costs, maintenance needs and downtime risk are all increasing?

• If fuel prices remain unpredictable, do midlife aircraft become less competitively priced compared to newer assets?

• How are engine issues and rising MRO costs changing the way the market should think about midlife aircraft value?

• What do you predict will happen to midlife aircraft values over the next 3-5y if current cost pressures continue?