Aviation & Finance Special Report

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

Industry has been facing an unprecedented challenge in asset recovery of aircraft and parts, with complex and costly litigation and no guarantee of success

Advances notable in areas like sustainable aviation fuel but production low in the context of industry requirements

Rise of green bonds reward environmental initiatives, such as improvements in fuel efficiency, with cheaper loans

Visionary Tony Ryan's GPA effectively become the mother lode that fuelled the growth and development of the aviation leasing industry to this day

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

Significant maintenance, repair and overhaul services on offer, but recruitment and retention of key personnel vital to success

It is estimated that over half of the global aviation fleet is leased, and Irish-based companies account for 50% of the market

BOC Aviation secures Mareva orders to prevent Volga-Dnepr Logistics BV from lowering assets below $406m

Company strengthens position over last year and is in position to exploit aviation’s post-Covid recovery, says chief executive

How successful with airlines be in meeting their targets to have net zero emissions by 2050?

It is estimated that more than 50 per cent of all commercial aircraft in service around the world are leased

Pandemic had a particularly negative effect on maintenance industry, causing many people to switch careers

Aviation finance, which provides high value to the Irish economy, is a competitive market for talent and practitioners are seeking to hire the best