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Ted O’Byrne, CEO of AviLease in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG

Ted O’Byrne, CEO of AviLease in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG

Update: 2025-12-12
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In this episode of the Aviation Leaders Interview Series, James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG, sits down with Ted O’Byrne, CEO of AviLease, to explore the extraordinary growth of one of the industry’s fastest-scaling lessors.


From earning investment-grade ratings just two years after launch, to building a fleet of over 200 aircraft, O’Byrne shares how AviLease is navigating strong global demand, rising lease rates, supply chain disruption, and OEM delivery challenges—while targeting a $20 billion balance sheet and embracing AI to enhance operational performance.

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Ted O’Byrne, CEO of AviLease in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG

Ted O’Byrne, CEO of AviLease in conversation with James Kelly, Head of Aviation Finance at KPMG