Contents A U T U M N 2 0 19 14 32 20 Features In Every Issue 02 From the President 10 08 News & Event Calendar 38 Aviation History: The Gee Bee Racers 44 Appraisal: Airbus A380 and Bombardier CRJ900 48 ISTAT Foundation: An Evening to Celebrate - 2019 ISTAT Foundation Gala 52 At a Glance: Christine Rovelli A recap of ISTAT's 2019 Paris Air Show Reception and Chalet. 54 What's Next: ISTAT Flies to Buenos Aires Finding the Sweet Spot 56 Advertiser Index Perspectives: Q&A With Peter Barrett Jetrader speaks with the CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital about his career, the changes he's seen over the years, and Ireland's role in the airline and aircraft leasing industries. 14 Slowing Down A recap of the 2019 International Paris Air Show. 20 The Joy of Giving On the afternoon of Sunday, 23 June 2019, at the ISTAT Chalet, ISTAT hosted 60 children and family members from the Rare Diseases Program at the NeckerEnfants Malades Hospital in Paris, France, for the annual ISTAT Charity Day. 26 32 The Place to Be Freighter conversion offers a lucrative alternative to asset managers, as it potentially doubles the aircraft operational life by adding 15-20 years of service. Jetrader wants YOU to be a part of the magazine. Please send ideas for stories and details when ISTAT members gather to Alexa Schlosser at aschlosser@istat.org. Jetrader * A U T U M N 2 0 19 * 5