The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) announced the appointment of Brendan Lodge as Regional Director, UK/EU & International Markets. This announcement coincided with the first day of the 2025 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE25).
Lodge becomes the first IADA staff member based in Europe, signaling the association’s continued global growth and commitment to providing on-the-ground expertise across key international regions. With this appointment, IADA now has dedicated staff in the United States, Canada and Europe, positioning the organization to better serve its members worldwide and strengthen its global strategy.
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.
