One voice for the aviation leasing industry
The establishment of a new representative body aims to ensure that Ireland retains its number one position globally in aircraft leasing, writes Siobhán Maguire
At a glance, Ireland’s aircraft leasing industry needs little help. The sector supports 5,000 jobs and contributes more than €550 million annually to the local economy – an indisputable success story.
Earlier this year, however, industry leaders came together with a new idea: to establish a representative body that would be a unified voice for the entire sector. In July, Ibec, through Financial Services Ireland, announced the formation of Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI).