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Abhishek Pandey

Global Head of Transportation Finance

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Kheng Sin Chu

MD and Regional Head, Transportation Finance

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Shoaib Yaqub

MD & Global Head, CIB Capital Structure & Rating Advisory

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Wei Siong Chua

Executive Director, Transportation Finance

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Sessions we are speaking at

Main Stage

Airline Fireside Chat with Thai Airways CEO

Chai Eamsiri

CEO,

Thai Airways

Moderator

Abhishek Pandey

Global Head of Transportation Finance,

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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.

Main Stage

Aviation Lenders: Credit, Risk and Returns

Hitomi Nakamura

Vice President,

Development Bank of Japan

Bertrand Rovetto

Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific Aviation Group,

Credit Agricole CIB

John Francis

Director & Lead Aviation APAC,

ING Bank

Jasper Tan

MD, Head of Aviation,

OCBC

Wei Siong Chua

Executive Director, Transportation Finance,

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Moderator

Ji Kim

Shareholder,

Vedder

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?

Main Stage

Presentation: How Long Can Airlines Withstand Higher Fuel Prices?

Shoaib Yaqub

MD & Global Head, CIB Capital Structure & Rating Advisory,

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Rising fuel prices are placing increasing pressure on airline balance sheets and the already stressed returns. Drawing on analysis across 22 global airlines, this session examines how a prolonged Middle East conflict could compress earnings, increase leverage and erode returns. What are some important levers for airlines to remain resilient through sustained period of elevated fuel costs?