Aviation Week’s ELTF conference returns to London June 10-11

By AI, Created 3:01 PM UTC, June 02, 2026, /AGP/ – Aviation Week by Informa will bring the aero engine leasing and trading industry to London on June 10-11 for Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Europe at the Hilton London Bankside. The event underscores a niche market where lessors, airlines, MROs, OEMs and financiers gather to network, do deals and track industry shifts.

Why it matters: - Engine leasing and trading is a specialized segment of aviation finance and maintenance. - ELTF brings together lessors, airlines, MROs, OEMs, suppliers and financiers in one place. - More than 300 industry representatives are expected, making the event a major networking and deal-making venue for the sector. - The conference has a 20+ year history in Europe, which gives it long-standing relevance in the market.

What happened: - Aviation Week by Informa will host Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Europe in London on June 10-11. - The conference will be held at the Hilton London Bankside, 2-8 Great Suffolk Street. - The event is part of Aviation Week’s AeroEngines series, which also includes annual conferences and exhibitions in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. - The event begins Tuesday, June 9 with a networking reception sponsored by elfc from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The details: - The agenda includes an opening keynote by Richard Hough, president and CEO of elfc. - Speakers are scheduled from Aero Care, AeroDynamic Advisory, Alton Aviation, Avolon, Bank of China, Barnes Aerospace, Bayern LB, BeauTech, BH Air, Chromalloy Solutions, Cyprus Airways, EAL Engine Services, elfc, FL Technics, GE Aviation, Hanwha Aviation, Magellan Aviation Group, mba Aviation, MTU Maintenance Lease Services, NAVEO Consultancy, Rolls Royce & Partners Finance, Setna iO, SMBC Aero Engine Lease, SR Technics, Standard Aero, STS Engine Services, Werner Aero, Willis Lease Finance Corp., Volo Aero and others, along with Aviation Week analysts. - elfc is the host sponsor. - CFM, IAI and SES Fly Certain are premium sponsors. - Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance is a sponsor. - Showcase exhibitors include AGSE, B&H Worldwide, Dedienne Aerospace, FL Technics, IAI and RH Aero. - Aviation Week says a full agenda and registration details are available online. - Aviation Week by Informa says it serves 1.7 million professionals across aviation, aerospace and defense. - Informa Markets says its portfolio includes more than 550 international B2B events and brands. - Informa Markets says it operates across sectors including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, construction and real estate, fashion and apparel, hospitality, food and beverage, and health and nutrition. - Informa Markets says it provides face-to-face exhibitions, digital content and data solutions. - Aviation Week is part of Informa Markets, a division of Informa PLC.

Between the lines: - The speaker list shows the event is aimed at the full engine lifecycle, from leasing and financing to maintenance and parts services. - The sponsor mix suggests strong commercial interest from both manufacturers and service providers. - Helen Curl, vice president of events for Aviation Week by Informa, said ELTF has been the leading European event in the sector for more than two decades and that Aviation Week looks forward to returning to London.

What’s next: - Attendees will gather first for the June 9 reception, then for the main conference on June 10-11. - Aviation Week points prospective attendees to the full agenda and registration links in its announcement. - The London meeting continues the AeroEngines series’ annual global conference cycle across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.