Flightpath with Alok

Alok Anand from Acumen Aviation discusses the unfolding situation with Go First Airlines. With 54 aircraft in their fleet, many are being deregistered, posing challenges for the supply chain and MROs. Alok delves into the impact on lessors, owners, and the aviation industry as a whole. Learn about the potential re-marketable assets, regulatory hurdles, and the importance of enacting the Cape Town Convention in India. Tune in for va...

In episode 9 of Flightpath with Alok, The conversation begins with technical challenges in aircraft leasing and the evolution of the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) role. Donal Lowry and Ian Clark discuss their experiences in legacy and newer leasing companies, highlighting the differences in approach and culture. They also explore the impact of Irish and UK aviation experience on the industry. The conversation concludes with a discu...

In episode 8 of Flightpath with Alok, Alok travels to Miami to sit with Arthur Kushner, Chief Financial Officer and Principal of Jetstream Aviation Capital, which is the largest global aircraft lessor of commercially operated regional turboprop aircraft, with a fleet of 125 aircraft.  Jetstream is also the largest single owner of Saab 340 and Saab 2000 aircraft and associated spares and engines, worldwide. Arthur is responsible for...

In episode 7 of Flightpath with Alok, Alok is joined by Dr. Vandana Aggarwal, who superannuated from the Indian Economic Service, having last served as a Senior Economic Adviser, in the Government of India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation. Dr. Aggarwal currently serves on some high-level governmental bodies, that is, a Member, of CSIR-NAL Research Council for Development of Aviation and Aerospace Sciences and Technologies; (b) Lead Exp...

In episode 6 of Flightpath with Alok, Alok is joined in the studio by Aidan Reynolds, Chief Technical Officer of Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), ranked one of the top twenty aircraft lessors in 2022. Aidan has extensive aviation experience having spent over 37 years working in a wide variety of roles encompassing engine shops, OEMs, aircraft maintenance, leasing and trading. Prior to JSA, Aidan worked for some well known companies i...

This podcast marks the 5th episode of Flightpath with Alok. Today, we hear from Enda Swan, Head of Technical with one of the world's largest aircraft leasing companies, Avolon. Enda has invested more than twenty years building a holistic career, which includes airline, MRO, and aircraft leasing platform knowledge, experience and expertise. As Avolon’s Head of Technical, Enda is responsible for oversight of all aspects of building n...

In this, episode of Flightpath with Alok, we hear from David Power, a much-respected figure in the world of aviation leasing. David currently holds multiple board and advisory positions within the aviation sector. These include being, a special advisor to Aergo Capital; Vice Chair of the Advisory Board - The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation and Chair of Technical Standing Committee; Board Member of AviLease; Founder and Prin...

In this, the 3rd episode of Flightpath with Alok, we hear from Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). DAE is a specialist, global aircraft leasing partner boasting an impressive three decades of experience in the global leasing market. Firoz joined DAE whilst it was in its infancy and played a pivotal role in developing DAE, first as chief finance officer, t...

In this episode of Flightpath with Alok, we hear from Kishore Korde, executive vice president at Air Lease Corporation (ALC), an order-book lessor, principally engaged in purchasing commercial aircraft for the purpose of leasing them to airlines, worldwide.   Kishore joined ALC soon after it was founded in February 2010 and is a clearly recognisable figure within the leasing fraternity.  At ALC, Kishore’s responsibilities are many,...

Aviation entrepreneur Alok Anand explores what makes leasing businesses tick. In this episode of Flightpath with Alok, we hear from Hank Gibson, president of Regional One, a purchaser, lessor, and seller of aircraft, aircraft parts, engines, and engine parts, worldwide. Hank has been with Regional One since 2012 and has been prominent in the industry for over 30 years, holding multiple executive management positions in global sales...