NEW YORK, NY, Jul 15 (MARKET WIRE) --
Winston Baker, a revolutionary event producer of educational forums,
announced today that it will be offering the "Aviation Finance Summit" on
October 21 - 22, 2008 in New York City. The summit will present current
investment opportunities within the aviation industry, bringing together
the alternative investment community, executives from public and private
aviation companies, and advisors specializing in M&A, distressed and
turnaround deals.
In addition to addressing the latest in M&A and distressed transactions,
the "Aviation Finance Summit" will offer comprehensive discussions on the
state of the industry and the leasing business, the impact of the election
and the latest regulatory updates, valuation and winning turnaround
strategies, restructuring airlines in and out of bankruptcy, working with
private equity, hedge funds, and other alternative financiers, and airport
infrastructure needs.
"There has never been a more crucial time for the aviation industry and
the financial community to convene and discuss the effects of rising fuel
costs on airlines, airport infrastructure needs and the effects of the
credit crunch on the aircraft leasing business," said Katherine Winston,
managing partner of Winston Baker. "During this event, we hope to explore
strategies for growth and exit options through these challenging times."
The speaking faculty for the "Aviation Finance Summit" boasts a top-notch
list of executives, investors, analysts, and advisors, including Klaus
Heinemann, CEO, AerCap; Jake Reppert, Analyst, Ascend Worldwide; Robert
Martin, Managing Director & CEO, BOC Aviation; Paul Merrion, Senior
Reporter, Crain's; Gregory Lee, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs; John
McMahon, CEO, Genesis Lease Limited; Steve Rimmer, Executive Officer,
Guggenheim Aviation Partners; Michael Mulitz, Partner, Kaye Scholer; Ziki
Slav, Aviation Finance, Marathon Asset Management; Frank Polk,
Shareholder, McAfee & Taft; George Godlin, VP and Senior Analyst,
Moody's; Robert Agnew, CEO, Morten Beyer & Agnew; Lynn Tilton, CEO,
Patriarch Partners; and Gregory May, President & CEO, Q Aviation.
Companies interested in participating at the Aviation Finance Summit
should review details and register online at
www.AviationFinanceSummit.com.
About Winston Baker
The Winston Baker team organizes conferences, seminars, and many other
types of company meetings that offer cutting edge information, expert
speaking faculties, and unique networking atmospheres that cultivate new
ideas and new business relationships. For more information:
www.WinstonBaker.com.
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