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Following five years of turmoil, is the airline industry finally recovering?

While issues, such as fuel, labor and bankruptcies continue to plague the aircraft industry, some believe that the market is making a turn around. Investor interest remains strong but will this continue? This is the central question facing the industry today and you can find the best answers at IIR's 20th Annual Aircraft Finance Conference.

JUST ADDED: Don't miss the networking cocktail reception on Tuesday, Dec. 5th at 5:30.

2006 Conference Highlights

I am thrilled to welcome you to IIR's 20th Annual Aircraft Finance Conference! As the premier executive level aviation conference in the US, we have restructured the 2006 program to give you even more opportunities to increase your investing savvy while meeting with the leading minds of the industry. This year's program features:

• Keynote Presentation by Adam Pilarski on the State of the Market
• Keynote Presentation by Roger King on Implications of Traffic Demand Price Elasticity
• Featured Presentation by Jody Hoffer Gittell, author of The Southwest Airlines Way: Using the Power of Relationships to Achieve High Performance
• Two track structure for a more comprehensive view of the market
• Featured Carrier Roundtable Networking Afternoon

This is the year to bring along all your colleagues to ensure you are not only fully informed but have also maximized your business building connections.

Cutting Edge Content

Our expert speakers will discuss the cutting edge issues having an impact on the industry today, including:

• Re-Fleeting
• New Financing Options
• Bankruptcies
• Restructuring
• Fuel Costs
• Labor Management
• New Capital Structures
• M&A
• Aircraft Values
• Aircraft Orders

Extended Networking through Carrier Roundtables

The 20th Annual Aircraft Finance Conference has been designed to offer you more networking with the actual carriers than any other forum. You will not want to miss the opportunity to exchange thoughts and business cards with the most influential carriers today. Visit www.iirusa.com/aircraftfinance for updates to the carrier roundtables as more airlines are joining all the time. Confirmed airlines include:

• Alaska Air
• American Airlines
• Continental Airlines
• Eos Airlines, Inc.
• JetBlue

• Mesa Air
• Privatair
• Southwest Airlines
• United Airlines
• U.S. Helicopter Corporation

With its expanded content, networking and speaker faculty, the 20th Annual Aircraft Finance Conference is the only event in the US that offers you such a comprehensive view of the market while building your connections with the industry's leading minds. Don't delay. For the best return on your investment, register your whole team for the 20th Annual Aircraft Finance Conference today.

I look forward to seeing you again in New York City in December!

Warmest regards,

Judy Kelly
Event Director

PS. Don't forget – Special Carrier rates apply so you can bring along your whole team!