International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading

The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading is a nonprofit aviation organization. It serves aviation professionals around the world. The organization offers global networking, education and industry programs. Its mission is to provide networking and education opportunities in commercial aviation. It describes itself as a forum for increased networking and educational opportunities.

Membership options include individual, corporate, airline, emerging markets and rising executives categories. Each membership type has its own overview and list of benefits. Members can renew through the site. The organization provides a career center for members between jobs. It also lists member resources including FAQs, elections information and a member directory. Emerging markets memberships include connections in China, Dubai and Sao Paulo.

ISTAT runs an appraiser program with certified appraisers and appraisal firms. The program includes a board of governors. Appraisers can access a member dashboard. The organization also runs a rising executives program with its own events, directory and sponsorship opportunities. ISTAT Online includes a Jetrader archive and ISTAT news. The site also lists advertising opportunities.

The society hosts regional events in the Americas, Asia, EMEA and Latin America. Events include receptions and hubs in Dublin and holiday receptions. The organization holds a freighter forum with schedules, sponsors and exhibitors. It also holds a sustainability symposium. Companies can find sponsorship opportunities for events. ISTAT also provides visa invitation letters for event attendees.

Education includes the ISTAT professional development program. This program runs in the Americas, Asia and EMEA. The society offers an executive leadership program with an overview, program experience details and application information. ISTAT University is also available. These educational offerings support professional growth in commercial aviation. The site lists FAQs for the professional development program.

ISTAT gives awards including the ISTAT Award, a sustainability award and a diversity and inclusion award. The organization runs the ISTAT Foundation. It lists a sustainability commitment and a diversity and inclusion commitment. The site includes a Jetrader archive and a section for ISTAT news. It also provides a strategic plan and leadership information.

Services

• Networking programs
• Education programs
• Industry events
• Appraiser program
• Career center
• Member directory
• Jetrader archive
• ISTAT University
• Professional development program
• Executive leadership program