With over 150 delegates expected to attend, the 4th Annual Latin America Airfinance Conference will once again be the leading aviation finance event for the region.
You only need to look at a map of Latin America to see the opportunity for airlines: large distances between large cities, poor land infrastructure, growing economies and a rising middle class choosing flying over buses and rail.
So why do some companies in airfinance not spend enough time in the region?
Boeing forecasts it to be one of the world’s fastest growing markets in the next 20 years – second only to China in fact.
Airbus believes that in the next 20 years Brazilian airlines alone
will need more than 330 large passenger aircraft, worth over $32 billion.
Latin America has world class airlines, exciting start-ups, global tourism hotspots and a market leading manufacturer.
The conference is your best opportunity to meet and hear from the key players in the region. If you are serious about doing business in the region, you need to be at the Copacabana Palace in Rio in September.
Key topics to be discussed at the 2008 conference include:
- Azul - How is the model different to the competition?
- Economic outlook for Latin America in the wake of the global credit crunch
- Managing infrastructure constraints – what is being done to develop airports and ATC in the region?
- Forecasting traffic for the next year – international and regional
- What are airlines doing to prepare for a potential downturn?
- What impact will the credit crunch have on cargo demand?
- Copa’s fleet renewal and modernisation programme
- Opportunities for operating lessors in current markets
- Is there still cash available to Latin American carriers?
- What criterion are banks applying when deciding who to finance?
What previous attendees had to say about the Latin American Airfinance Conference:
“Great commentary on the state of the Latam market and the financial implications of the same”
Mahendra Nair, GE Aviation/CFM
“A real insight to Latin American airline issues”
Henri Moura, Embraer
“Airfinance is the driver for the Latin American Airline industry!!”
Guillermo Soto, Embraer
“The conference is the premier event of its kind in the region and provides access to the important players in the Latin American aviation industry”
Jared Dowell, Compass Capital Corp
“Best conference for airfinance in the region by far!”
Eelco van de Stadt, DVB Bank
For further information regarding speaking or sponsorship opportunities please contact Graham Sherwood on +44 (0) 20 7779 8857 or email: gsherwood@euromoneyplc.com