ISTAT Podcast

During this ISTAT Chats discussion, which aired live 23 September 2025, we hear from industry veteran Darren Hulst, vice president - commercial marketing at Boeing. ISTAT Rising Executives Americas Chair Goutham Ramdas digs into Darren’s unique path into the industry, and together they explore the many facets of the industry. Listen in for this in-depth exploration of one of the industry’s key players as Hulst shares his story and takes questions from the audience.

As we near the end of 2025, join us as we look back at the record-breaking ISTAT Latin America Forum, presented by Committee Chair Priscilla Branco and Vice Chair Catalina Mejia. During the discussion, they recall the success of the event, reviewing key conversations from the main stage and networking events that brought the industry together, as well as provide exciting updates on what’s ahead for 2026. Listen in and get ready to join ISTAT in October 2026 for the next ISTAT Latin America ev...

In this podcast episode, Peter Negline, ISTAT Board Member and CEO & Founder, Macrolytics Pty Ltd, digs into Prettyman’s past as she shares details of her long career in the aviation industry. Get to know Prettyman and also hear what she has on her mind as she begins her ISTAT presidency.

In this podcast, John Willingham, recently retired CEO of Macquarie AirFinance, shares his experience over a 40+ year career. Sarah Aoun, Head of Capital Markets at Airbus and ISTAT board director, explores John’s history and digs into his perspective of the current market, including where we’re headed with regards to diversity & inclusion, climate change and other key areas of the business. Don’t miss hearing about one of John’s favorite non-aviation related activities as well…karaoke!

In this Part II Podcast on the life of George Batchelor, Peter Negline digs deep into George’s professional history. Speaking with five business partners and colleagues, this podcast details George’s legacy and shares memories from those he engaged with while working in the industry he loved.