Milbank Partner to Discuss Aviation Opportunities at ISTAT Americas 2026

Drew Fine will speak on a panel about strategic opportunities for lessors and airlines.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Milbank LLP Transportation and Space partner and Chair Drew Fine will speak on the 'Strategic Opportunities for Lessors and Airlines' panel at the ISTAT Americas conference on March 9, 2026 in San Diego, California. The panel will include other industry experts and focus on emerging value and opportunities across the aviation landscape.

Why it matters

The ISTAT Americas conference is a premier event in the North American aviation industry, bringing together global professionals to discuss key trends and opportunities in aircraft leasing, financing, and trading. Drew Fine's participation on this panel highlights Milbank's expertise in the transportation and space sectors.

The details

The panel, moderated by Douglas Runte of Deutsche Bank, will include Drew Fine, Jamie Baker of JPMorgan, Damon D'Agostino of Azorra, and Norman Liu of GECAS/NAC. The speakers will have a forward-looking discussion on where value and opportunity are emerging across the aviation landscape.

  • The ISTAT Americas conference will take place from March 8-10, 2026.
  • Drew Fine will speak on the 'Strategic Opportunities for Lessors and Airlines' panel on March 9, 2026.

The players

Drew Fine

Partner and Chair of the Transportation and Space practice at Milbank LLP.

Douglas Runte

Managing Director at Deutsche Bank and the moderator of the 'Strategic Opportunities for Lessors and Airlines' panel.

Jamie Baker

Managing Director at JPMorgan and a panelist on the 'Strategic Opportunities for Lessors and Airlines' panel.

Damon D'Agostino

Chief Executive Officer of Azorra and a panelist on the 'Strategic Opportunities for Lessors and Airlines' panel.

Norman Liu

Former President and CEO of GECAS, now with NAC, and a panelist on the 'Strategic Opportunities for Lessors and Airlines' panel.

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What’s next

The ISTAT Americas conference will take place from March 8-10, 2026, and Drew Fine's panel discussion on strategic opportunities for lessors and airlines will occur on March 9, 2026.

The takeaway

Milbank's participation in the ISTAT Americas conference demonstrates the firm's deep expertise and thought leadership in the transportation and space sectors, particularly in the aviation industry. The panel discussion will provide valuable insights into emerging trends and opportunities that are shaping the future of aircraft leasing, financing, and trading.