ABL Aviation to Attend Airline Economics Dublin 2026

ABL Corporation is pleased to announce that its aviation subsidiary, ABL Aviation, will attend Airline Economics Dublin 2026, one of the leading aviation finance conferences in Europe, taking place from 25–28 January 2026 at St. Stephens Green and The RDS, Dublin.

The conference brings together global stakeholders from airlines, aircraft leasing, MROs, financial institutions, and asset managers to discuss key trends shaping the aviation finance industry.

Representing ABL Aviation at the event: 

• Ali Ben Lmadani, Founder & CEO
• Umid Sharipov, Managing Director, Relationship Management
• Joey Zhao, Head of Asia-Pacific, Ex-Japan
• Carlos Garcia Merino, VP Marketing
• Gavin Fernandes, Financial Controller
• Naomi Mullins, VP Pricing and Debt
• Donal O Shea, Chief Technical Officer
• Leeren Naicker, Head of Pricing
• J.J. Kelly, CFA, Vice President, Pricing

Speaking Highlights:

• Ali Ben Lmadani – Lessor CEO Panel, Tuesday, 27 January at 12:15
  • Insights on market trends, strategic approaches, and aircraft leasing dynamics
• Umid Sharipov – JOL & JOLCO Panel, Wednesday, 28 January at 15:40
  • Insights on structured finance, value creation, and disciplined execution in Japanese leasing transactions

Many topics will be discussed at the conference, including airline restructuring, global economic and markets outlook, asset technical management, engine investment and leasing, emissions and ESG strategies, lessor rating, intangible assets, innovation in aviation deals, lease rates and valuations, and investing in mid- and late-life aircraft and engines.

ABL Aviation’s participation reflects ABL Corporation’s ongoing commitment to thought leadership and engagement in the global aviation finance sector. With over $7 billion in aircraft transactions originated and managed to date, the insights gained at Dublin 2026 will help inform our approach to aircraft lifecycle management, structured finance, and tailored investment strategies.

If you would like to schedule a meeting with our team, please reach out to: Naomi.M@ABLcorporation.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

See you in Dublin!