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Welcome to a new episode of the Airline Economics Aero Engine Guide podcast series, where we’re joined by Jeff Lewis, CEO and founder of Hanwha Aviation, to discuss the company’s exciting expansion into the engine leasing market. Jeff explains how Hanwha Aviation, supported by the Hanwha Group of South Korea, is navigating the high demand for engines and tackling the challenges of supply chain issues and economic uncertainties. He also delves into the company’s plans for growth, including an expansion into wide-body engines and aircraft leasing by 2025. Tune in as Jeff shares his insights on customer relationships, lease rate modelling, and the future performance of the engine leasing sector.

In the latest Aero Engine Podcast series episode, Julie Dickerson, CEO of Shannon Engine Support, shares her unique perspective on the robust global demand for engines, and unpacks the operational challenges facing the industry. The dynamics shaping lease rates and market trends are also explored in this episode as Dickerson provides insights into the influx of new leasing companies entering the space, and how established players like SES are navigating the competitive landscape. Beyond just the numbers, Julie offers thought-provoking commentary on the evolving role of engine leasing and the importance of diversity and inclusion in this traditionally male-dominated industry.

In this episode of the Airline Economics Aero Engine Guide podcast series, we’re joined by Richard Hough, CEO of elfc, who gives us a comprehensive update on the aviation market’s strong performance, especially in engine leasing and financing. Richard explains the unprecedented demand for spare engines, the impact of OEM challenges, and the trend of longer lease extensions. He also addresses high investor interest in the sector, tempered by realistic return expectations, and provides insights into how geopolitical risks and inflation are shaping the industry’s outlook. Tune in for a cautious yet optimistic look at the year ahead in engine leasing.