Austin Wiley, CEO of SKY Leasing in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG
Aviation Global LeadersShow Notes
In this episode of the Airline Economics and KPMG Aviation Leaders Series, James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG, speaks with Austin Wiley, CEO of SKY Leasing, about the company’s $5 billion in assets under management and its recent $1.35 billion fund. Wiley shares his outlook on global aviation growth, the role of international traffic—especially in Asia—and the impact of geopolitical tensions on consumer demand.
He predicts 1,400 aircraft deliveries in 2025, despite supply chain challenges, and explains SKY Leasing’s strategy with a portfolio that is 65% new technology aircraft and focused on midlife assets. Wiley also explores investor demand in the ABS market and the likelihood of more M&A activity in the leasing industry.
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