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Aviation Global Leaders
par Airline Economics
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.
Épisodes
Bob Peart, CEO and Co-Founder of Volofin in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG
21 janv. 2026 · 36 min
In this episode of Aviation Leaders, we sit down in Dublin with Bob Peart, CEO and Co-Founder of Volofin, to discuss how alternative lending is reshaping mid-life to end-of-life aircraft and engine finance. Peart shares Volofin’s growth since 2019 — including approximately $2.3bn in transactions…
Marc Iarchy, Partner at World Star Aviation in conversation with Joe O’Mara, Head of FS at KPMG
20 janv. 2026 · 25 min
In this episode of Aviation Leaders, Joe O’Mara Head of FS at KPMG, is joined by Marc Iarchy, Partner at World Star Aviation, to explore the current state of the aviation market. Iarchy discusses ongoing aircraft supply shortages, rising lease rates and maintenance costs, and the cyclical dynamics…
Kevin Milligan, Chief Executive of Crestone Air Partners in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG
19 janv. 2026 · 38 min
In this episode of Aviation Leaders, James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG, is joined by Kevin Milligan, Chief Executive of Crestone Air Partners. Milligan shares how Crestone has evolved from its origins as Contrail into a specialist platform focused on mid- to end-of-life aircraft and…
Richard Hough, CEO of elfc in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG
15 janv. 2026 · 34 min
Welcome to the Aviation Leaders Podcast, brought to you by Airline Economics and KPMG. In this episode, James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG sits down with Richard Hough, CEO of elfc, for a deep dive into one of the hottest corners of aviation finance: the global engine leasing market.…
Jeff Lewis, Chief Executive Officer at Hanwha Aviation in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG
14 janv. 2026 · 32 min
In this episode of Aviation Leaders, presented by Airline Economics and KPMG, Jeff Lewis, CEO of Hanwha Aviation, shares insights on the company’s rapid growth since its launch in August 2024, with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG. Lewis explores: Rising demand for key engine types…
Mark Streeter, Managing Director at JPMorgan in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG
12 janv. 2026 · 33 min
Welcome to the latest episode of Aviation Leaders. In this episode, James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG, sits down with Mark Streeter, Managing Director at JPMorgan, to unpack the financial forces driving the aviation industry. Streeter also examines the shift toward investment-grade…
Andy Cronin, CEO of Avolon in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG
7 janv. 2026 · 39 min
Welcome to the Aviation Leaders series, where we bring you conversations with the people shaping the future of air finance and leasing. In this episode, Andy Cronin, CEO of Avolon, joins James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG, to discuss Avolon’s $35 billion balance sheet, its…
Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap in conversation with Joe O’Mara, Head of FS at KPMG
23 déc. 2025 · 32 min
In this episode of the Airline Economics and KPMG Aviation Leaders Series, Joe O’Mara, Head of FS at KPMG, speaks with Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft lessor, about global aviation recovery and the strategies shaping the leasing industry. Kelly shares his outlook on…
Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG
22 déc. 2025 · 47 min
In this episode of the Airline Economics and KPMG Aviation Leaders Series, James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG sits down with Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital, to discuss one of the most transformative deals in aviation history. Barrett shares how SMBC Aviation Capital has…
Austin Wiley, CEO of SKY Leasing in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG
19 déc. 2025 · 22 min
In this episode of the Airline Economics and KPMG Aviation Leaders Series, James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG, speaks with Austin Wiley, CEO of SKY Leasing, about the company’s $5 billion in assets under management and its recent $1.35 billion fund. Wiley shares his outlook on global…
Ryan McKenna, CEO of Griffin Global Asset Management in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG
17 déc. 2025 · 31 min
In this episode of the Airline Economics and KPMG Aviation Leaders Series, James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG, speaks with Ryan McKenna, CEO of Griffin Global Asset Management, about the company’s six-year history and its focus on new-build aircraft and mid-life acquisitions. McKenna…
Ted O’Byrne, CEO of AviLease in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG
12 déc. 2025 · 32 min
In this episode of the Aviation Leaders Interview Series, James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG, sits down with Ted O’Byrne, CEO of AviLease, to explore the extraordinary growth of one of the industry’s fastest-scaling lessors. From earning investment-grade ratings just two years after…
Tom Baker, CEO of Aviation Capital Group in conversation with Joe O'Mara, Head of FS Tax at KPMG
10 déc. 2025 · 30 min
In this episode of the Aviation Leaders Interview Series, Tom Baker, CEO of Aviation Capital Group, joins Joe O’Mara, Head of FS Tax at KPMG, to unpack the state of the global aviation market in 2025. They explore regional performance, from market stability to country-specific challenges,…
James Meyler, CEO of ORIX Aviation in conversation with Joe O'Mara, Head of FS Tax at KPMG
9 déc. 2025 · 29 min
In this episode of the Aviation Leaders Interview Series, we’re joined by James Meyler, CEO of ORIX Aviation, for a sharp and timely outlook on where the industry is headed into 2026. We discuss diverging global demand trends, improving aircraft deliveries, the ongoing impact of engine issues on…
Steven Townend, CEO of BOC Aviation joins Joe O’Mara, Head of FS Tax at KPMG
5 déc. 2025 · 26 min
In this episode of the Aviation Leaders podcast, Steven Townend, CEO of BOC Aviation, speaks with Joe O’Mara from KPMG about the aviation industry’s performance in 2025 and what lies ahead. From shifting demand across regions to improving supply chains, strong lease rates, and the outlook for…
Vinodh Srinivasan, Managing Director and Co-Head of the Structured Credit Group at Mizuho Americas joins James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG Ireland
3 déc. 2025 · 24 min
Welcome to Aviation Leaders interview series from Airline Economics and KPMG, the podcast where we explore the trends shaping aviation leasing and finance. In this episode, James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG, sits down with Vinodh Srinivasan, Managing Director and Co-Head of the…
Kalash Pandey, Global Head of Transportation Finance at Goldman Sachs joins James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG Ireland
1 déc. 2025 · 32 min
Welcome to the Aviation Leaders podcast, brought to you by Airline Economics and KPMG. In this episode, we’re joined by Kalash Pandey, Global Head of Transportation Finance at Goldman Sachs. Kalash takes us inside the latest trends in aviation finance—from airline traffic growth and leasing sector…
James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG Ireland, joins Mike Inglese, CEO of Aircastle
26 nov. 2025 · 21 min
Welcome to the Aviation Leaders podcast, where we bring you insights from the industry’s most influential voices. In this episode, Mike Inglese, CEO of Aircastle, sits down with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG Ireland, to explore the trends shaping aircraft leasing. Mike discusses…
James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG Ireland, sits down with Greg Conlon, CEO of High Ridge Aviation
24 nov. 2025 · 30 min
Welcome to today’s episode, where we sit down with Greg Conlon, CEO of High Ridge Aviation, for an in-depth discussion on the aviation industry’s outlook. Greg takes us through High Ridge’s journey, the global demand-supply gap for aircraft, and how supply chain and engine availability are…
Joe O’Mara, Head of FS Tax at KPMG, sits down with Firoz Tarapore, CEO of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE)
21 nov. 2025 · 28 min
New Aviation Global Leaders video is live! Watch Joe O’Mara, Head of FS Tax at KPMG, as he interviews Firoz Tarapore, CEO of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), about the latest trends in the aviation market at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers in Singapore. They discuss aviation’s resilience,…