Ishka | Airfinance Global
Investing in Aviation: Japan
9 - 10 September, Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Connecting Japanese investors to global aviation opportunities
With exclusive attendance from Japanese regional banks, this is the only event bringing new and seasoned investors together with the wider domestic and international aviation finance communities to connect, debate and shape future investment strategies.
The Japanese aviation finance landscape is shifting, get the very latest intelligence and data from top industry players, during two essential days of extraordinary content and unrivalled networking opportunities at our 8th annual event, bringing together leading aviation investors and the broader global aviation finance community for an unmissable gathering in Tokyo.
The main conference day on 10th September covers key themes in the Japanese market including engine reliability, smaller ticket opportunities and the strategies reshaping how we think about aircraft investment.
Simultaneous Japanese–English / English–Japanese translation will be provided. Please note, 9th September is the exclusive investor-only day.
Interested in attending? Contact team@ishkaglobal.com
Interested in speaking opportunities? Please contact jennifer@ishkaglobal.com
KEY TOPICS FOR 2026:
Engine reliability issues and groundings: Engine reliability issues and prolonged groundings carry real consequences for airlines that depend on those aircraft to generate revenue. This session takes stock of where the grounding picture stands today and examines which JOLCO credit airlines have been affected.
Stronger appetite for the smaller ticket: Investor appetite for engines has been strong in a depreciating-yen environment, with smaller ticket sizes making them suitable for many investors. Regional aircraft have emerged alongside engines as an area of growing JOL investor interest for similar reasons. What is driving demand for these assets and where may future opportunities lie?
Middle East conflict: has it shifted Japanese investor credit appetite? The Middle East conflict has introduced profound uncertainty for airlines operating in the region, while the ramifications of the fuel price shock remain to be seen. Amid this volatile backdrop, have Japanese investors materially changed the credits they are willing to back?
Aviation vs Shipping vs Infrastructure: Japanese institutional investors have no shortage of alternatives, but how does aviation stack up on a risk basis, and where does it offer future opportunities amid increasing competition?
Arranger-Partner Networking: Arrangers sit at the centre of the JOLCO market, connecting airlines and lessors with Japanese investors and structuring deals that work for both sides. Hear directly from the arrangers on what makes a desirable partner.
BRAND NEW FOR 2026:
THE ISHKA ACCELERATOR
Attend the Japanese-language Ishka Accelerator training programme focusing on building a successful career in aviation, and get the chance to meet other young professionals in the industry as well as industry veterans looking for their next hire.
KEY PREVIOUS SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Hironobu Kitamura, Assistant Manager, The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company
Daniel Ganem, Chief Financial Officer, Challenge Group
Javier Meireles, CEO, Carlyle Aviation Partners
Naoshi Ohno, CFO & Representative Director, Jione Financial Service Co., Ltd
Mark Cezar, Chief Financial Officer, Cebu Pacific
Ryoichi Matsuno, Senior Business Coordinator, Kyushu Lease
Bobby Janagan, CEO, Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance
Okan Baş, SVP Finance, Turkish Airlines
2025 ATTENDEE LIST
ABL Corporation • Aerfin • Aergo Capital • AFG Aviation Ireland • AFIC • AFII • Aichi Bank • Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co.,Ltd. • AIP Capital • Air New Zealand • Airborne Capital • Airbus • Airport Facilities Co., Ltd • Aksia Japan • Aozora Bank • Arena Aviation Capital • Asahi Aviation Inc • Ashikaga Bank, Ltd. • Asset Management One Alternative Investments, Ltd. • Assetbank • Avation PLC • Avolon • Awa Bank, Ltd. • Bank of Yokohama, Ltd. • BEST ONE Inc • BeYoke Capital • Boeing • BOT Lease Co., Ltd • Brookfield Asset Management • CAPITAL TRUST • Carlyle Aviation Partners • Carlyle Japan Equity Management • Cebu Pacific • Challenge Airlines • Challenge Group • Chiba Bank • Chishima Aviation Management • Chishima Real Estate • Chugoku Bank, Ltd. • Clover Aircraft Finance Company Limited • Corporate Action Japan • Credit Agricole • Dai Ichi Life Insurance • Daiwa Airborne Co.,Ltd. • Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure Co. Ltd. • Daiwa Fund Consulting Co. Ltd. • Daiwa JPI Alternative Investments • Daiwa Next Bank, Ltd. • Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. • DBJ Securities Co.,Ltd. • Development Bank of Japan • Dynam Aviation Ireland • DYNAM JAPAN HOLDINGS • EirTrade Aviation • Embraer • Face • Falko • FIS Japan K.K. • FPG • FPG AIM Capital • Fukui Bank,Ltd. • Fukuoka Bank • Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd. • Gallagher • GOAL Aircraft Leasing • Gunma Bank,Ltd • Hachijuni Bank • Hanwha Aviation • HCOB Aviation Capital • High Ridge Aviation • HIGO BANK LTD. • Hokkoku Bank, Ltd • Hokuriku Bank • Hoyo Kaiun • Hyakugo Bank Ltd • IBEX Airlines • IC Aero • IMPACT • IndiGo • Indigo IFSC • International Christian University • Isono Corporation • iStrings Aviation Capital • Itochu • Iyo Bank • Izukichi Co,Ltd • JAL • Japan Computer Information Service Pension Fund • Japan Post Insurance • Jetstar Japan • Jione Financial Service • Joyo Bank • JOYO BANK,LTD. • JP Lease • J-Value Trust • K & L Gates • Kansai Mirai Bank • Keiyo Bank • Knowledge Innovation • Kokyo Tatemono Co., ltd. • Kyushu Lease • LA Capital • LXA Leasing • Malaysia Airlines Berhad • Marsh Broker Japan Inc • Marubeni • Matsumoto Heavy Industry Co., LTD. • Mercuria Airborne Capital • Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd • MHC Aviation Services • Minato Bank • Mitsubishi HC Capital • Mitsubushi Heavy Industries, Ltd. • Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co.,Ltd. • Mitsui Sumitomo Primary Life Insurance Company • Mizuho • Mizuho Bank, Ltd. • Mizuho Marubeni Leasing Corporation • Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd • MK Corporation • Morgan Lewis • Mori Hamada • MTI Ltd • Muzinich • National Federation of Workers and Consumers Kyosai Cooperatives • Natixis • Natixis CIB • NEC Capital Solutions Limited • Nippon Cargo Airlines • NISHI-NIPPOUN CITY BANK,LTD. • Nissay Asset Management Corporation • Nissay Leasing Company, Limited • Nomura Babcock & Brown • NOMURA FIDUCIARY RESEARCH & CONSULTING CO., LTD. • NonEntropy Japan • Norton Rose Fulbright • Novus Aviation Capital • NTT TC Leasing Co.,Ltd. • OAG • Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank • OITA BANK,LTD • OKASAN SECURITIES CO.,LTD. • ORIX Corporation • Peach Aviation limited • Pillsbury Partners • PIMCO • Qantas • Rating and Investment Information, Inc. • Resona Bank • Rolls Royce & Partners Finance • Rolls-Royce • Rosa Airlines • SAN-IN GODO BANK, LTD. • SBI Leasing Services • SBI Shinsei Bank • Shiga Bank, Ltd. • Shikoku Bank, Ltd. • Shinnihonbashi Tsusho • Sirius Aviation Capital • SJ Aviation capital • SMBC Nikko Securities • Societe Generale • Sojitz Corporation • Solaseed Air • Sompo • SOMPO Asset Management Co. Ltd. • Squire Patton and Boggs • Standard Chartered • Strategic Partners • Stratos • Sumitomo Life Insurance Company • Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Pension Fund • SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK, LIMITED • SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST GROUP • Sunny Health • Thai Airways • TMI Associates • Toki Air • Tokyo Century • Tokyo Star Bank • TOMATO BANK, LTD. • Watanabe Kowan Kaiun Co., Ltd. • Watanabe Print., Inc • Watson Farley & Williams • World Cup • Yamasa • YAMASA SANGYO CO., LTD. • YAMATO TRANSPORT CO., LTD. • ZIPAIR Tokyo
ISHKA TOKYO 2025 TESTIMONIALS
"Ishka's event in Japan is a must-attend annual event for those who are related to aviation industry." — CEO/Representative Director, Corporate Action Japan
"The event was very informative and well-organized. I learned a lot, also the event provided great networking opportunities and practical insights that I can apply to my work." — Manager, Kokyo Tatemono Co Ltd
"I’m grateful to have been part of this event and sincerely wish for the continued growth of the aviation industry. This could be useful for future investments in the field of aircraft finance." — Managing Director, Watanabe Kouwan Kaiun CO. LTD.
"Great content as always." — SVP & Manager, Aozora Bank
"Great event. well organised." — CIO, Challenge Airlines
"Wonderful conference, thank you." — Specialist, Japan Post Insurance
DEI & Sustainability
Ishka is committed to deliver an international portfolio of events which is environmentally sustainable, economically and socially responsible and to play our part to pave the way for diversity, equity and inclusion within aviation finance. As such, we are eager to facilitate and promote diversity of culture, gender, age, orientation and experience at our events both as speakers and delegates.
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