Debate on Current Aircraft Leasing Crisis

The ban on existing and new aircraft leases from Ireland to Russia poses several questions. Reports suggest that there are nearly 1,000 commercial aircraft in Russia, over 500 of them on lease, mostly from Ireland. Many questions are raised by business partners, CEOs, lawyers, lessors, and the general public when it comes to the aircraft leasing crisis. Therefore, to help understand the magnitude of the issue and what are some solutions in hand, Aeroclass invited aircraft leasing and other aviation specialists to a discussion with experts Dr. Donal Hanley, Dr. Patrick Honnebier, and Tadas Goberis.

Participants in the discussion:

• Dr. Donal Hanley | Aeroclass Instructor and Professor of Air and Space Law with over 30 years of experience of practicing aircraft financing and leasing law in Ireland, the UK, Japan, and the USA, both in private practice for McCann FitzGerald and Linklaters and in-house for Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Aviation Capital Group aircraft leasing companies.

• Patrick Honnebier | Professor of International Aviation Financing and Leasing Laws and Of Counsel at Rep Law Aviation. He advises major manufacturers, banks, lessors, and airlines in relation to international financing and leasing of aircraft, helicopters, and engines.

• Tadas Goberis | CEO and Chairman at AviaAM Leasing. Expert in aircraft leasing, trading and marketing, innovative aviation finance solutions, fleet structuring, solid and liquid asset management, IPO, international negotiation, business strategy, and global markets.

At the end of this webinar, the viewer will be able to:

• Understand if the lessors will be able to repose the aircraft from Russia or if this is ‘mission impossible’ as well as what the practicalities behind the task are
• Identify what safety concerns arise if Russian airlines decide to use the leased aircraft
• Recognize how this crisis will change the international regulations and business approach when it comes to aircraft leasing

• Anyone interested in the topic