James Meyler, CEO of ORIX Aviation with Joe O’Mara, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG

Welcome to the latest episode of the Aviation Global Leaders podcast. Today, we’re joined by James Meyler, CEO of ORIX Aviation, who shares his expert perspective on the aviation market's performance in 2025 in a conversation with Joe O’Mara, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG. From the industry’s return to normal demand patterns and global profits projected at $20 billion to insights on the US oversupply, low-cost carrier success, and Asia’s strong recovery, Meyler dives deep into the trends shaping aviation. He also discusses the resilience of the aviation debt market, rising lease rates, and the push towards new technology aircraft and renewable energy investments. Stay tuned for this must-listen episode.