Aircraft Leasing Ireland’s (ALI) ‘Global Aviation Sustainability Day’ conference will take place at The Round Room at The Mansion House on 12th November 2024. The conference will consist of a number of thought-provoking panel discussions on a diverse range of topics, from the latest developments in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), to the evolution of new technology aircraft by OEMs, and evolving regulation in the industry. This event will provide a high-profile and exclusive platform from which to showcase the work being undertaken in the aviation industry. This event will be attended by a large number of prominent speakers and attendees from across the aviation ecosystem and related industries.
This year’s conference will centre its discussions on the theme of ‘Sustainability, is reality biting’ with sessions focusing on:
Navigating the Skies: The Big Picture of Global Aviation
This session will delve into the macroeconomic, geopolitical, and technological factors influencing global aviation, providing insights into the future landscape of air travel.
Sustainable Financing: Sustainability-Linked Loans are now a reality
This panel aims to explore how Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) are becoming integral to the aviation industry by incentivising airlines and manufacturers to achieve environmental and social sustainability targets, ultimately driving the sector towards greener practices and reduced carbon emissions.
Fuelling the Future: Innovations in SAF
This panel aims to explore the latest technological advancements and strategies in SAF development, focusing on how these innovations can reduce carbon emissions and drive the aviation industry’s transition to a more sustainable future.
Spark Sessions – Innovation Runway: OEM Trailblazers
The newly introduced ‘Spark Sessions’ are dynamic 15-minute platforms designed to showcase expertise, ignite innovative thinking, and inspire action among the audience.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Jeff Engler, CEO & Co Founder, Wright Electric
- Thomas Fowler, Director of Sustainability and Finance, Ryanair
- Brian Moran, Chief Sustainability Officer, Boeing
- Xiao Liu, Head of Sustainable Loans, EMEA, HSBC
- Natalya Tueva, Executive Director, Head of Sustainable Finance, Loan Capital Markets EMEA, ESG Advisory & Solutions Hub, SMBC
- Donal Handley, Head of Government Affairs & Sustainability, AerCap
- Sebastian Borel, Chief Commercial Officer, Lilium
Now in its third year the ALI Global Aviation Sustainability Day conference is attended by over 300 senior leaders and expert voices from across the aviation industry including lessors, airlines, regulators, fuel producers, manufacturers, and financiers.
