ACC AIRLINE CONFERENCE

ACC AIRLINE CONFERENCE

THE 15TH ACC AIRLINE CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE ON THE 9TH OF NOVEMBER 2022 @SOFITEL HOTEL, LONDON GATWICK. WE WELCOMED 151 DELEGATES FROM MULTIPLE AVIATION SECTORS, INCLUDING AIRLINES, LAWYERS, FINANCIERS AND INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS.

Packed with industry insight, topical debate and illuminating presentations from expert speakers, the conference provided a forum for aviation professionals to discuss key developments and network with industry colleagues.

This year’s panels included: the aviation market update, trading and leasing, legal and operational implications of the latest developments on the aviation industry, aviation finance and the future of flight. We would like to thank all delegates, presenters, and panellists for joining us at the conference and sharing insightful views on the latest industry developments.

Special thanks go to this year’s sponsors, Corpay, London Southend Airport, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright.

We hope to see you all again next year!

For more information about this conference, please email conference@accaviation.com 

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ACC Airline Conference returns with record number of attendees

The 15th ACC Airline conference saw a record number of attendees as it returned to London Gatwick Airport after a two year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Representatives from airlines, leasing companies, law firms, and financial institutions gathered at Hotel Sofitel London Gatwick on 9 November to attend ACC Aviation’s 15th Airline Conference, a unique event on the aviation industry’s calendar.

SPONSORS

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Corpay

Global businesses trust Corpay Cross-Border to power their international payments, execute plans to manage their currency risk and support their growth around the world. Mitigate currency risk with confidence. Effective currency risk management can be the key to prospering in a world of uncertainty as organisations navigate how to manage exposures and capitalise on market opportunities. Managing unexpected shifts in foreign exchange markets requires vigilance – and mistakes can be costly.

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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology & life sciences, energy, financial, and real estate & construction sectors. Recognized as one of the most innovative law firms by Financial Times and one of the top firms for client service by BTI Consulting, Pillsbury and its lawyers are highly regarded for their forward-thinking approach, their enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines and their authoritative commercial awareness.
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London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport is the UK’s fastest-growing regional airport, with a rich history – and an exciting future. It is a dynamic airport at the heart of thriving community.

We served circa 2 million business and leisure passengers in 2019, flying to over 50 destinations across Europe. The airport is quick to get to from Central London and offers an easy passenger experience once in the terminal.

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright is the premier global aviation law firm. With over 200 aviation lawyers, we represent the broadest spectrum of aviation industry participants including many airlines, financiers, lessors and others who supply or support the industry. This breadth and depth of the practice gives us an unrivalled understanding of the industry, its issues and opportunities which we seek to share and apply for the benefit of our clients, providing practical, supportive, solution driven and cost effective advice.

AGENDA

Time Topic
0930-1000 Welcome 
1000-1015

Opening Remarks

Phil Mathews, ACC Aviation CEO

1015-1045

Aviation Market Update

Dave Stroud – Managing Director, ASM Global Route Development

1045-1130

ACMI Leasing Update

Dave Williams – Director of Leasing, ACC Aviation

1130-1200

Aviation Finance Panel

Sylvain Gloux – Senior Director Origination, NORD/LB

Anna Wiszowata – Vice President, Aviation Finance, MUFG Bank Ltd

Matheus De Moraes Santos Piorino – Head of EMEA & Leasing, Customer Finance, Embraer

Rob Watts – Director of Consulting, ACC Aviation

1200-1300 Lunch
1300-13.45

Airline and Lessor Cargo Panel 

Samuel Rice – Vice President – Sales EMEA, Aero Capital Solutions

Edvinas Demenius – VP Sales and Development, Smartlynx Airlines Ltd.

1345-1430

Aircraft Trading and Leasing Panel

Ben Jacques – Marketing Director, WNG Capital LLC

Huda Syed – Vice President, Aviation Portfolio Management, MUFG Bank Ltd

Les Weal – Director, Oriel

Oliver Ford – Vice President Origination, Deucalion Aviation

Faizal Gara – Business Development Manager, ACC Aviation

1430-15:00

Reinventing Aviation Towards a Sustainable Future

Basil Gygax, Airline Marketing Manager – EMEA,  Embraer

1500-1545 Coffee Break
1545-1615

The Impact of a Volatile Currency Market  Presentation

Trevor Charsley – Chief Technical Strategist, Corpay

1615-1700

 

Aviation Legal Panel

Josh Romanow – Partner, U.S. Traffic Rights, Licensing/Operations – Pillsbury Law

Nancy A. Fischer – Partner, International Trade and Global Sanctions – Pillsbury Law

Dan Cowdy – Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright

1700-1900 Networking drinks with a little bit of magic
1900-2000 Gala Dinner
2000 until late Evening entertainment – Casino tables / cocktail mixologist