In this episode of the Aviation Global Leaders podcast, Joe O’Mara, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG, is joined by Robert Korn, President and Co-Founder of Carlyle Aviation Partners, to discuss the company’s $12.1 billion in assets under management, which includes nearly 400 commercial aircraft, including aircraft on order, leased to over 110 global airlines. Korn highlights the robust demand recovery, particularly in Central and Southeast Asia, while addressing concerns about inflation, geopolitical risks, and the ongoing Boeing strike. He emphasizes the resilience of the aviation sector post-Covid and the critical role of scale in managing compliance and the industry’s sustainability efforts. Carlyle Aviation is investing in new technology aircraft, which Korn believes will drive growth moving forward. Despite current challenges, he remains optimistic about the future of the aviation leasing industry and its prospects in 2025. Tune in for a forward-looking discussion on aviation’s evolving landscape.