Contents SPRING 2022 28 14 Features 10 Perspectives: Q&A With Rafael Alonso ISTAT has selected Rafael Alonso, retired president of the Latin America and Caribbean Region at Airbus, as the recipient of the 2022 ISTAT Award. Jetrader recently spoke to Alonso about his background, challenging aircraft sales he was involved in, the Latin American market and more. 14 Together Again in Texas A recap of the 2021 ISTAT Americas conference. 28 The Lessor View from China Shuhua Fang, head of aviation at CMB Leasing, and Jun Li, deputy general manager at AVIC Leasing, provide their perspectives on the aviation leasing industry in China. 34 Navigating an Orphaned Supplemental Type Certificate Situation What happens when the design approval holder no longer provides technical support for the airworthiness of airframes and engines? The Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency have different processes in place to ensure continued support for type certificates (TCs) and supplemental type certificates (STCs), and risks to operators differ by how the TC or STC has been orphaned. 34 02 From the President 08 ISTAT News & Events 36 Appraisal: Airbus A350-900 and Embraer E195-E2 40 ISTAT Foundation: A Look at 3 Grant Program Recipients 44 Advertiser Index Jetrader wants YOU to be a part of the magazine. Please send ideas for stories to Alexa Schlosser at aschlosser@istat.org. Be sure to visit the digital Jetrader at www.istat.org. Jetrader * SPR I NG 2022 * 5http://www.istat.org