Contents W I N T E R 2 0 19 10 26 14 Features In Every Issue 02 From the President 10 08 News & Event Calendar 38 Aviation History: Boeing Stratoliner 44 Appraisal: CF34-8 and RB211-535 48 ISTAT Foundation: Q&A With a Grant Recipient 52 At a Glance: Barbara FitzGerald 54 What's Next: ISTAT Flies to Austin, Texas 56 Advertiser Index Perspectives: Q&A With Gerry Laderman Jetrader spoke to Gerry Laderman, executive vice president and chief financial officer of United Airlines, about his career, changes he's seen over the years, the regional aircraft segment and more. 14 Bracing for Change A recap of ISTAT EMEA 2019 in Berlin. 26 An Industry in Transition An edited transcript of Dick Forsberg's keynote address at ISTAT EMEA 2019 in Berlin. 30 The Bedrock of Tomorrow's Leaders ISTAT is pleased to launch its new education program, the ISTAT Professional Development Program (ISTAT PDP). 34 The Future of Trading The current manner in which aircraft equipment is traded is inefficient. The Global Aircraft Trading System (GATS) provides a secure, live and searchable electronic ledger that aims to streamline the process for all parties. 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 * W I N T E R 2 0 19 * 5