International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading

The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) is a nonprofit aviation organisation in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1983. The site says it offers global networking, education and industry programs to aviation professionals.

ISTAT says its mission is to offer members networking and education opportunities in commercial aviation. It also runs the industry's appraiser program and invests in the future through the ISTAT Foundation. The site describes ISTAT as a forum for increased networking and educational opportunities.

The site lists individual, corporate, airline, emerging markets and rising executives memberships. Each membership type has its own overview and list of benefits, and members can renew through the site.

ISTAT runs an appraiser program with certified appraisers and appraisal firms. It also lists a member dashboard for appraisers, a career center for members between jobs, and a board of governors page.

Events include regional events in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. The site also lists workshops, receptions, a freighter forum, a sustainability symposium and sponsorship opportunities for companies that want to take part.

Education includes the ISTAT professional development program in the Americas, Asia and EMEA, and an ISTAT University. The society also gives awards for sustainability and for diversity and inclusion, and it runs a Jetrader archive.

The headquarters is at 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois. The phone number is +1.312.321.5169. The site also lists a registration services team, a marketing team and an executive director. The site lists the ISTAT Foundation, a sustainability commitment and a diversity and inclusion commitment. It also has a Jetrader archive and a section for ISTAT news.