How Ireland’s aircraft maintenance sector supports the aviation finance industry
Significant maintenance, repair and overhaul services on offer, but recruitment and retention of key personnel vital to success
Aviation & Finance Special Report
Despite the hammer blow wielded by Covid-19, Ireland still remains a key player in the global aviation leasing and finance industry. However, complacency would be a mistake at this juncture as new countries look to compete for market share. Political stability, cost, ease of conducting business and talent will ultimately be the key differentiators for Ireland to continue to protect and grow its share in the global leasing market.
Aircraft lessors provided lifeline during troubled times
The aviation leasing sector helped customers to survive Covid shutdowns via innovative solutions such as rescheduling leases, offering sale and lease back deals on airline assets and other measures
Aircraft leasing – an industry almost born in Ireland
Visionary Tony Ryan's GPA effectively become the mother lode that fuelled the growth and development of the aviation leasing industry to this day
Innovative instruments keep aviation finance flying high
Rise of green bonds reward environmental initiatives, such as improvements in fuel efficiency, with cheaper loans
Plane sailing: Maintaining the talent pipeline in aviation
A range of degree and diploma courses aimed at the aviation sector are now on offer, and there’s likely to be plenty of job opportunities for graduates
Plotting the decarbonisation course
Advances notable in areas like sustainable aviation fuel but production low in the context of industry requirements
Aviation’s asset recovery business and the leased aircraft lost to Russia since Ukraine war broke out
Industry has been facing an unprecedented challenge in asset recovery of aircraft and parts, with complex and costly litigation and no guarantee of success
Growth trajectory resumes for Ireland’s aviation leasing industry
It is estimated that over half of the global aviation fleet is leased, and Irish-based companies account for 50% of the market
Aircraft leasing group wins temporary order freezing assets of Russian-owned company
BOC Aviation secures Mareva orders to prevent Volga-Dnepr Logistics BV from lowering assets below $406m
Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital books profit of €318m
Company strengthens position over last year and is in position to exploit aviation’s post-Covid recovery, says chief executive
Educating the next generation of aviation financiers
Aviation finance, which provides high value to the Irish economy, is a competitive market for talent and practitioners are seeking to hire the best
Funding the fleets: leasing firms an important source of finance for airlines
It is estimated that more than 50 per cent of all commercial aircraft in service around the world are leased
Aviation maintenance sector dealing with skills shortage
Pandemic had a particularly negative effect on maintenance industry, causing many people to switch careers
Decarbonising aviation will be a challenge
How successful with airlines be in meeting their targets to have net zero emissions by 2050?
Aviation maintenance sector dealing with skills shortage
Pandemic had a particularly negative effect on maintenance industry, causing many people to switch careers
Decarbonising aviation will be a challenge
How successful with airlines be in meeting their targets to have net zero emissions by 2050?
Less than half of aircraft now owned by airlines
The benefits of leasing a plane outweigh the negatives
Soaring fuel prices a concern for the aviation industry
What can the aviation industry do to combat rising fuel prices?
New class of investors entering aircraft lessor sector
More private equity money and investor capital exploring resilient aviation sector
‘The aviation industry is becoming more and more sustainable’
Can the aviation industry meet Cop26’s goal of being carbon neutral by 2050?
Geopolitical tensions could leave industry exposed to cyber attack
The common denominator in attacks is organisations failing to train their people
Recovery on the horizon for Irish aviation but challenges remain
After the pandemic came fuel-price pressures and the invasion of Ukraine
Aviation courses as diverse as holiday destinations
From management with pilot studies to aviation finance - the range is vast
What does the future hold for the aviation industry as we take to the skies again?
Ireland leads in aircraft leasing but how quickly industry will recover is unknown
‘We have seen fewer airline failures than you would expect’
Pandemic hit the sector hard but for investors, it is starting to spread its wings again
Future mergers and acquisitions will depend on aviation sector’s recovery
Post-pandemic activity depends on factors such as recovery speed in various markets
Ireland’s challenge to remain at the centre of the aviation industry
Advantages like taxation, networks and human capital make country well placed for future
Getting the Irish aviation industry airborne again
Airlines’ recovery as we emerge from crisis will depend on their original financial health
‘During lockdown, working women inherited more roles than before’
Home working has propelled sector towards less stressful professional practices
Aviation: Resilient and already bouncing back
While sector may take five years to recover, experts say pandemic not unlike other crises
Can the aviation industry really go green?
Innovations in new aircraft materials and technologies helping but bumpy ride ahead
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