Overview
Leaders from across the leasing and aviation ecosystem convened at the InterContinental Dublin on 11 November 2025 for the Aircraft Leasing Ireland Summit, the event affirmed Irish based leasing firms pivotal role in driving global connectivity and innovation.
Setting a forward-looking tone, keynote speaker Filip Cornelis, Director of Aviation at DG Move, provided crucial insights into recent EU policy developments, upcoming SAF mandates, and the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan. The day's thought-provoking panels delved into the industry's most pressing topics. Discussions ranged from policy and finance, including the 'Pathfinder for Irish Aviation Report', to the complex interplay of geopolitics and competitiveness, such as the US-China relationship and the EU-US "zero-for-zero" agreement.
An executive vision panel and a fireside chat with Conor Mc Carthy, Executive Chairman at Emerald Airlines and Dublin Aerospace tackled the trend of industry consolidation and the critical importance of sustainability. Operational realities were also front and centre, with experts analysing supply chain challenges. 'The Human Factor' panel explored the vital role of company culture in staff retention.
The Summit successfully provided a high-profile platform for this critical dialogue among prominent leaders from across the leasing industry and its related sectors.
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