Speaker

Alex Derber

5 bits across the podcasts they've appeared on

Lease rates for current generation aircraft and knock on effect engines as well are starting to soften a little bit. Albeit that they're still way higher than anyone would have expected them to be a few years ago. We've probably just passed the peak now on those.

Alex Derber

The New Dynamics Of Engine Leasing

Airlines will be dealing with higher financing costs, more expensive fuel, and lower demand, which is horrendous. But again, there's a lot of speculation about how long this lasts.

Alex Derber

What's Changed for Middle East MRO Sinc…

Malaysia Airlines... said fuel is now 50% of their costs, and they're looking to—this is good for the aftermarket—they're looking to diversify their revenue streams in order to rely less on the airline operation.

Alex Derber

What's Changed for Middle East MRO Sinc…

News

Structural, Not Temporary

What's Changed for Middle East MRO Since March? · May 18, 2026

Analytical firms and agencies have updated their models to treat the geopolitical instability in the Middle East as a persistent headwind lasting at least through the end of 2026.

Business

50% Fuel Cost Share

What's Changed for Middle East MRO Since March? · May 18, 2026

The steep rise in oil has forced Malaysia Aviation Group to aggressively expand its non-flight MRO divisions to buffer against thin airline margins.