Lodge, a respected and well-connected business aviation professional, brings more than 25 years of experience in aircraft sales, acquisitions, financing, and valuation appraisal, along with a strong background in structured asset finance and private banking. Known for his high-level customer service, extensive industry knowledge, and wide-ranging international network, he is a recognized figure in the US, UK, and European business aviation communities.
“The IADA Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome Brendan to the IADA leadership team,” said IADA Chair Phil Winters, who also serves as Vice President Aircraft Sales & Charter Management for Greenwich AeroGroup & Western Aircraft Inc. “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.”
In his role, Lodge will work closely with IADA’s Managing Director Erika Ingle and Executive Director Lou Seno to implement the association’s strategic objectives in the region. His key responsibilities include:
- Regional Member Support, providing direct support to existing IADA members in the UK/EU and Addressing region-specific needs and ensuring consistent communication
- Market Development, identifying growth opportunities in Europe and other international markets and representing IADA at key industry events and cultivating new partnerships
- Program Implementation, including supporting delivery of member services internationally and gathering regional feedback to support continuous improvement
Lodge's appointment is part of IADA’s ongoing efforts to support ethical, transparent aircraft transactions on a global scale. As the business aviation industry continues to grow internationally, IADA is strengthening its infrastructure to reflect the needs and nuances of diverse regional markets.
With 17 IADA members exhibiting at EBACE25, the show remains a premier event dedicated exclusively to business aviation in Europe. On Tuesday evening, the first day of the exhibition, IADA will host a special dinner for its attending and exhibiting members, emphasizing the significance of business opportunities in the European market. EBACE25 continues to be an essential platform for fostering international aircraft resale success and gaining insights into key trends and challenges in global aviation operations and transactions.
IADA members exhibiting at EBACE25 include: 4AIR ACASS Canada CAMP Systems International Engine Assurance Program (EAP) GE Aviation General Aviation Services Global Jet Capital Gogo Business Aviation Guardian Jet Jet Aviation Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) JETNET Martyn Fiddler Aviation MedAire, Inc. Rolls-Royce North America UBS AG Viasat
IADA members have a considerable presence throughout Europe, including Airbus Corporate Jets in France; Atlas Air Service AG and AeroProjx Intl. in Germany; ACASS in Ireland, San Marino and the United Kingdom; Martyn Fiddler Aviation on the Isle of Man; Opus Aero in Monaco; Embraer Service & Support in the Netherlands; Atlas Air Service AG, UBS AG, Global Jet Capital, Absolute Aviation, and Viasat Inc. in Switzerland; and in the U.K. Martyn Fiddler Aviation, Guardian Jet, JSSI, Jetcraft, Corporate Jet Investor, MedAire Inc., Jaffa & Co, The Jet Business, Vedder Price PC, Greenberg Traurig LLP, Viasat Inc. and AvBuyer. Also, IADA has a reciprocal industry relationship with the European Business Aviation Association in Belgium. |
