Ishka, Acumen and industry partners present a half-day academy for India's banks, airlines and government departments with a guide to structuring loans and leases.

Drawing on industry expertise and real-life case studies, attendees will be provided with an introduction to the who, what, how and why of aviation leasing, followed by more focused sessions on definitions, application and implementation of different structures available. This course is open to all qualified financial professionals and supports Ishka's commitment to the next generation of aviation finance leaders.

Spaces are limited, entrance is free and all attendees will be welcome to the Ice Breaker Drinks Reception following the conclusion of the academy. There is a maximum of 2 persons per institution. Please send your application to join to ashley@ishkaglobal.com with the subject line 'Academy 101 place'.

• What will an integrated transport system in India look like, and what role will aviation play?
• India as a regional and international hub – what’s the government vision and how can the domestic and international private sector play its part?
• Driving digital and tech initiatives – unlocking the future
• How is the government supporting human capital shortfalls?
• Meeting future demand – how government and private developers can deliver airport development to support new routes and market expansion.

• Is the market too crowded, does there need to be a correction and will there be one, what are the implications if this happens?
• Given the size and potential, why do airlines struggle to get funding and how to strengthen the business case.
• Can India’s airlines move away from reliance on SLBs and still flourish?
• How to grow brand loyalty amongst customers, will performance and experience ever overcome pricing in India?
• Evolution of Indian airlines, will they ever all achieve good ratings or will they be forever judged on a case by case basis?
• Green financing – do airlines need to factor their sustainable aviation credentials to access finance?

Working together towards a robust framework for lessors, airlines and the authorities to cooperate and ensure India’s continued growth in commercial aviation.

What are the current provisions and positions for:

• Voluntary vs involuntary bankruptcies
• Insolvencies
• Repos
• CTC

So the court has made its decision, what now?

What do partners need to understand and know to get their aircraft off the ground?

• How will the huge orders for India’s airlines be financed and what role will both Indian and global banks play?
• What financing options are there for Indian airlines – what are the best structures for this market?
• What’s the banking outlook for the next 12 months?
• WHT – how to reduce liabilities even if out of treaty
• Green financing – the way forward for Indian aviation?

• Beyond much covered airline expansion and ambitions, have conditions in India changed for lessors?
• What leasing structures are you employing and does working with an Indian airline differ to anywhere else?
• What sectors are you most excited about, passenger, cargo, engines, services?

What structures have been employed during recent deals through Gift City and what lessons can be learnt for the future? Hear from legal and tax experts about recent case studies and why Gift City is building momentum.

• As the fleet sizes grow and new routes are being opened up, what progress has been made to develop services and training in India’s MRO sector?
• Why are internationals investing in India and what role are OEMs taking to support these initiatives to help service both the Indian market and become a new service destination in the region?
• Why is this such good news for the lessors?
• Market update – what trends are the panel seeing in terms of aircraft type being flown in India?
• Outlook for the next 12 months

• With such huge orders and a hangover from supply chain issues, can OEMs deliver on time to meet growth in India’s aviation sector?
• Outside of the mega-orders, what’s the outlook and where are other growth opportunities for OEMs in India?
• Does sustainability play a role in aircraft choice amongst clients in India?