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ARTICLE · 07 FEBRUARY 2025

Key Takeaways From Airline Economics Dublin 2025

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The 2025 Airline Economics Conference in Dublin highlighted several key trends and challenges currently shaping the aviation industry, with a particular focus on the leasing sector...

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The 2025 Airline Economics Conference in Dublin highlighted several key trends and challenges currently shaping the aviation industry, with a particular focus on the leasing sector, sustainability, profitability, and financial trends. Below are the main insights discussed during the event.

Industry Growth & Outlook

Engine Sector Growth & Challenges

The engine sector is experiencing robust growth, with engine work expected to double over the next three years. This rapid expansion presents some challenges, especially in terms of managing the pace of growth and adapting to the uncertainty of this unprecedented period. One industry leader, emphasised that while growth is promising, the industry must navigate potential risks associated with such an accelerated expansion. When asked about the expectations for 2025, they explained that “it's an exciting time, but also quite scary. It's unprecedented in the engine leasing industry”.

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