15th December and Book before everest 12 -14 February 2008 SAVE 10% eeevents inspiring event solutions SOUTH ASIA AVIATION FINANCE CONFERENCE CPD ITC Maratha Hotel, Mumbai, India accreditation available PRIZE DRAW! Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions WIN aeroplane models of the Boeing 787 and Airbus 380 Participating Airlines: National Aviation Co. of India Ltd, Kingfisher, Cosmic Air, Island Air Maldives, GMG Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Air Seychelles, Jet Airways, Go Air, IndiGo, Spicejet, Blue Dart Aviation, MDLR Airlines Main sponsor: Other event sponsors: Official publications: www.everestevents.co.uk South Asia Aviation Finance Conference 12-14 February 2008 The Conference provides an opportunity to meet all the key players in the Airline Industry in India which Benefits of Attending:- include the manufacturers, airlines and lessors. The key persons from the US Exim Bank, the European “ ECA's and the major banks always attend. The current consolidation phase is playing out. It is a wonderful SAAFiC 2008 will provide an ideal forum for delegates forum to exchange notes in this rapidly growing and competitive market. Carl Saldanha, Chief Financial Officer, Jet Airways (India) Ltd • To hear the latest information about this region of the industry from key aviation professionals Over the years, the South Asia Aviation Finance Conference has established itself as an excellent forum • To find out about the various financing options available bringing together high calibre speakers, industry decision-makers and service providers alike imparting relevant topical information and offering excellent networking opportunities. This annual conference should • To learn about the development and challenges facing the Indian market not be missed. Ian Veall, Donald H Bunker & Associates • To hear airlines CFO’s discuss their financing options and considerations Well worth attending, this conference pulls in airlines from the whole of the Indian sub continent, the Indian • Superb networking opportunities with industry leaders, key airline ocean and South East Asia. executives, aviation professionals as well as global aviation stakeholders Steve Horner, Director Marketing India, Engine Lease Finance ” Aviation Outlook: Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions The event not to be missed! Hotel Information South Asia aviation continues to boom. With the industry’s upward trend some of the major players are Who should attend ITC Maratha is one of the leading 5 star merging with a view to consolidate and stabilise in the area. The impact of liberalisation of air services in deluxe hotels in Mumbai. It is the only the region has been dramatic paving the way for greater choice, increased capacity and cheaper fares to hotel in Mumbai to have a typical Indian • Airlines • Aviation Insurers • Aviation Fuel Suppliers the discerning customer. look and feel –with large expanses of • Financial Analysts • Bankers • Investors • Lawyers marble and granite, jharokas - We have already seen how competition, lower fares and increasing routes have provided a boost to trade reminiscent of an ancient Indian palace. and tourism in the region. Hundreds of new aircraft are being ordered, infrastructure at airports is • Lessors • Lessees • Manufacturers • Consultants It is close to the bustling business improving and passenger numbers are growing faster in India than anywhere else. districts of north and central Mumbai, • Regulatory Authority • Government Officials the NSE Exhibition Centre, and is a short distance from Film City, the Domestic air travel is forecast to grow by 25% over the next 5 years; the sky is certainly ‘no limit’ for the • Aviation Associations • Aviation Universities Bombay Museum, and Borivili National Indian aviation market. Carriers, the government and aircraft manufacturers are working overtime to meet Park. It is only 2 km from the • Airport Authority • Airline Technology & Service Suppliers this increasing demand. The potential of the market is enormous and by 2010, India's fleet strength will international terminal and 5 km from the stand at 500-550 and growth is expected to continue apace. New airlines catering to Cargo, Regional and • Anyone involved in or wishing to gain more information domestic terminal making it very International Low cost sectors will herald the next phase of aviation development in the region. convenient for the transit traveller. about this region of the Aviation industry. The stronger players through mergers may remain as the lasting players. What will this mean for the economy and the industry? What are the significant benefits for the region? And what are the airlines plans to maintain profitability and stability in the region? Also, how do international airlines perceive the Indian market and what challenges do they face in flying to India? What is the impact for manufacturers, suppliers, Future Events: service providers and aviation professionals? Operating Lease Training Seminar 13-15 May 2008, Dublin These and many other key issues will be discussed by some of the leading aviation players in the region. Regional Airlines 10.20 Refreshment break 12 February 2008 14.00 Regional Airline Development 10.45 Raising Finances How have the regional airlines fared so far? How will the exclusive Panel discussion: The Airline CFO’s View Regional-Airline-only licensing policy mooted in the Indian civil Has consolidation made an impact on financing options? Are the LCC airlines really low cost in India or just low fare and/or low profit? How 6.00-8.00pm aviation policy affect these airlines? Welcome Cocktail Reception - sponsored by do they rank on the quality/price scale e.g Kingfisher versus Jet Paramount Airways, M. Thiagarajan, MD Airways. How can the costs be pushed down and efficiency MDLR Airlines Ltd, Koustav M. Dhar, President,(Commercial & increased? How are the airlines changing as international routes open Special Projects) up? How are yield management and fuel hedging helping? What is the profit outlook for the next 3 years? 14.40 Manufacturers Perspectives for Regional Aircraft Jet Airways, Carl Saldanha, CFO 13 February 2008 Demand, routes and passenger traffic forecasts. Spicejet, Partha Sarathi Basu, CFO Bombardier Aerospace, Trung Ngo, VP, Marketing and Communications GoAir, GP Gupta, CFO ATR, John Moore, SVP Commercial National Aviation Company of India Ltd, S Venkat, Executive 8.00 Registration & Breakfast - sponsored by Embraer Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Orlando J. Ferreira Neto, MD Director-Finance & Company Secretary IndiGo, Riyaz Peermohamed, CFO Growth, Development and Challenges for the Region 15.30 Refreshment break Kingfisher, A Raghunathan, CFO Developments in Spare Engine Leasing Aircraft Valuation 8.50 Introduction/Welcome & Opening Ceremony Crispin Maunder, Chairman & CEO, Lease Corporation International 11.20 Aircraft Valuation Trends & Residual Values of Aircraft that are 16.00 Is there a shortage of spare engines in the Indian Sub Continent? Operating in India A lessors view on PMA in aircraft engines. What are the factors affecting aircraft valuation, valuation 9.00 Reshaping the Industry - One Airline at a Time ELF, Steve Horner, Director Marketing India methodology and valuation index for popular narrow body and Seabury Group, Henri Courpron, Regional Head of Europe, widebody commercial aircraft? How do banks, lessors, Pvt. Equity Middle East & Africa Airline Investing and Financing investors perceive the published aircraft valuation by valuation companies? IBA, Praveen Vetrivel, Aviation Analyst, 9.20 What is the growth & development for airlines in SAARC (South 16.20 Financing Sources & Options for Airlines Asia Association for Regional Co-operation) Countries? What financing options can the international banks and financing Aircraft Leasing & Aircraft Asset Management Cosmic Air Nepal, Sanjaya Pradhan, Exe. Vice Chairman institutions provide to the Indian operators. What factors do they Island Air Maldives, Bandhu Ibrahim Saleem, CEO consider for due diligence. How are decisions made on which aircraft 11.40 Current Leasing Market & Management of Assets and Risks of GMG Airlines Ltd, Shahab Sattar, MD and airlines fit their risk appetite profile. What do they consider is the Operating Aircraft in the India Sub-Continent Indian Aviation market’s credit rating. When will lease rates fall? How to choose a lessor? How good is the Sale/ leaseback option for the airlines? Viewpoint of Operating 10.45 Refreshment Break Rothschild India, Navin Wadhwani, Director HSH Nordbank, Oliver Geldner, Senior Relationship Manager in Aviation Lessors for the risks and financial returns from Indian market. What Alliance & Leicester, Martin Webb, Head of Aviation type of asset management programme should the banks, investors, 10.50 Importance of the Indian Market for International Airlines lessors and financiers adopt for their Indian Assets? West LB Capital Markets, Victoria Hartley, Executive Director How do these airlines perceive the Indian market? What is AerCap Aviation Solutions, Atanu Baruah, VP Marketing the market access, operational and regulatory issues in flying 17.30 Conference end day 1 12.00 Leasing for Start-Up Airlines to India? What do the lessors look for? Can lessors help in structured financing SriLankan Airlines, Peter Hill, CEO 18.30 Drinks Reception sponsored by for the airlines? Air Seychelles, David Savy, CMD Veling Ltd, Nirvan Veerasamy, MD Mergers, Acquisitions, Consolidations 14 February 2008 Cargo & Freighter Issues 12.20 Cargo Airlines 11.30 Merger Implications 08.00