Aircraft leasing summer series

Join us for the 2025 Aircraft Leasing Summer Series, a unique opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders at the forefront of aviation finance. This year’s series features three exclusive events at the Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, covering critical topics like the impact of Russian sanctions, the rise of top global lessors, and the evolving aircraft sales market.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network or deepen your industry knowledge, this is a chance to hear real stories from those shaping the future of aviation.

Sessions

Russian sanctions

• Date: 20th May, 17:30 – 18:30
• Speakers: Claire McDermott, Partner, Aviation & Asset Finance, Flynn O'Driscoll LLP; Billy Brick, Partner, Litigation, Flynn O'Driscoll LLP; Edmund Sweetman BL, Counsel.
• Focus: Navigating war-risk insurance and Ireland’s critical role in global aviation finance.

Blank canvas to top 3 global lessor

• Date: 11th June, 17:30 – 18:30
• Speaker: John Higgins, former Chief Commercial Officer, Avolon
• Focus: The journey from startup to global giant in aircraft leasing.

Aircraft sales

• Date: 1st July, 17:30 – 18:30
• Speaker: Jennifer Mouton, Head of Sales, DAE
• Focus: Key trends in aircraft trading over the past 25 years and the road ahead.