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IADA Appoints First Staffer in Europe
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The move gives the group its firsrt foothold outside North America
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The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has appointed Brendan Lodge as regional director for the UK/EU & international markets, the trade group, which supports the aircraft broker segment, said this week at EBACE in Geneva. Notably, Lodge is IADA’s first Europe-based staff member, signaling the association’s commitment to providing technical expertise in key international regions and furthering its efforts to support ethical, transparent aircraft transactions globally.
A recognized figure in the international aviation community, Lodge brings more than 25 years of experience in aircraft sales, acquisitions, financing, and valuation appraisal. In addition, he has a strong background in structured asset financing and private banking.
He will work closely with IADA executive director Lou Seno and managing director Erika Ingle to advance the association’s strategic objectives in the region. His duties will include regional member support, market development, and program implementation.
“The IADA board of directors is thrilled to welcome Brendan to the IADA leadership team,” said Phil Winters, the group’s chairman and v-p of aircraft sales and charter management for Greenwich AeroGroup and Western Aircraft. “His deep regional expertise and long-standing industry relationships will help us deliver even greater value to our UK, EU, and international members as we expand our footprint abroad.”