Contents SPRING 2021 10 16 28 Features 02 From the President 08 News & Events 10 Perspectives: Q&A With Abdol Moabery 34 ISTAT Foundation Jetrader spoke to Abdol Moabery, founder, president and CEO of GA Telesis, about his background, accomplishments he's most proud of, the effect of the pandemic on his business and more. 16 Voices of Aviation The anecdotes in this feature were adapted from conversations held with ISTAT board member Peter Negline as part of the ISTAT Podcast at istat.org/istat-online. 28 On the Rise The ISTAT Rising Executives Program is a new offering that provides networking and educational opportunities to professionals with less than 10 years in the commercial aviation industry. Learn about the program's committee, first two virtual events and future goals. 36 40 42 44 Appraisal: Boeing 737-900ER and Airbus A321-200 At a Glance: Joel Wagner From the Vault: Favorite Moments from the Past Five Years Advertiser Index Jetrader wants YOU to be a part of the magazine. Please send ideas for stories to Alexa Schlosser at aschlosser@istat.org. Be sure to visit the digital Jetrader at www.istat.org Jetrader * SPRING 2021 * 5http://www.istat.org/istat-online http://www.istat.org