Aviation Global Leaders

A series of podcasts from Airline Economics in partnership with KPMG Ireland speaks to professionals of the commercial aviation finance and leasing industry, who share their thoughts on the aviation industry.

Aviation Global Leaders is a news podcast hosted by Airline Economics, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Airline Economics hosts Aviation Global Leaders, a news show with 27 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO of TrueNoord, Discusses Milestone Achievements and Market Insights

  Jan 21, 202512 minS2024

  <p>In this episode, Anne-Bart celebrates TrueNoord’s significant milestone of inducting its 100th aircraft—a remarkable achievement since the company’s inception in 2016. Despite a two-year growth delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TrueNoord has experienced a surge in activity, acquiring over 40 aircraft in the last two years and expanding its team of professionals across Amsterdam, Dublin, Singapore and London.</p>

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  Episode #25

  Victoria Tozer-Pennington, editor of Airline Economics speaks with Gerry Laderman

  Jan 8, 202524 minS2024

  <p>In this episode, Victoria Tozer-Pennington, editor of Airline Economics speaks with Gerry Laderman, an independent airline expert who was formerly CFO of United Airlines. The conversation explores the airline industry’s impressive recovery after the global pandemic, while Laderman shares insights on the rapid resurgence of leisure travel, the gradual return of business traffic, and shifting industry dynamics. From managing fuel prices to navigating Boeing’s manufacturing delays, Laderman provides a comprehensive outlook on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Join us as we look towards 2025 with cautious optimism.</p>

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  Episode #26

  John Evans, CEO and founder of Azorra, joins Victoria Tozer-Pennington, editor of Airline Economics

  Jan 8, 202531 minS2024

  <p>Welcome to the latest episode of Airline Economics and KPMG’s Aviation Global Leaders podcast. Today, John Evans, CEO and founder of Azorra, joins Victoria Tozer-Pennington, editor of Airline Economics to discuss the company’s growth in commercial aircraft leasing, focusing on regional and alternative assets such as Embraer E2s and Airbus A220s. With a fleet worth $2.7 billion and spanning more than 30 airlines in more than 25 countries, Azorra has found success even amidst global challenges. John shares insights into Azorra’s diverse financing strategies, the demand for regional aircraft, and the recent rise in lease rates. Tune in to...

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  Episode #22

  Kieran O’Brien interviews Marc Iarchy, Partner at World Star Aviation

  Jan 7, 202522 minS2024

  <p>In this episode, Kieran O’Brien interviews Marc Iarchy, Partner at World Star Aviation, to discuss the evolving landscape of the aviation market in the post-COVID era. As a mid-tier lessor with $1.9 billion in assets, World Star Aviation focuses on midlife passenger aircraft, cargo, and engines. Marc dives into the current market dynamics, including the overpricing of midlife assets and a shift in investor behaviour as capital chases fewer deals. Despite challenges, Marc shares his optimism about World Star’s growth potential and the importance of alternative financing sources like ABS markets in navigating these complexities.</p>

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  Episode #23

  Joe O’Mara is joined by Betsy Snyder

  Jan 7, 202523 minS2024

  <p>In this insightful episode, Joe O’Mara is joined by Betsy Snyder to explore the current state of the aviation bond market for lessors and airlines. Snyder shares her expertise on how lessors are leveraging unsecured debt, while airlines are relying on internal cash flow due to reduced aircraft deliveries. She also highlights the critical role of investment grade ratings in reducing capital costs for lessors and the rise of alternative lenders and the ABS market. As we look to the future, Snyder discusses the continued supply-demand imbalance in the leasing sector and what it means for lessors with st...

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