The use of aircraft operating leases has increased over the last 40 years. In 1980, less than 2% of the world’s Western-built jet aircraft were leased. This has significantly increased over the years to the point where approximately 50% of the world’s aircraft were leased at the beginning of 2020. According to research, the global aircraft leasing market was estimated to reach USD 78 billion by 2026 due to factors such as the need for airlines to expand their fleets and the g

The pandemic has not just changed the world but also changed the DNA of our aviation ecosystem, accelerating the need for digital transformation across all industries but triggering simultaneously some of the biggest financial, operational and personal development and wellbeing challenges in history. Our aviation leaders must learn to adjust advance and achieve through these changes, whilst keeping their performance sharp, to lead aviation stakeholders towards a streamlined r

The airline industry has been gradually recovering from the effect of the Covid 19 Crisis. According to IATA, the demand for domestic and international travel in 2022 could reach approximately 93% and 44% of pre-pandemic levels respectively. During 2021, we have witnessed dynamic movement in the industry including an increase in travel demand, restructuring within airlines, as well as many new-born airline operators. All these changes give a positive signal for the recovery

By Captain George Harrison A Pilot’s Lockdown Story The high income from being a pilot is the envy of many people. Many pilots and people in the aviation industry who had been working tirelessly for years and had been on a good pay package suddenly found themselves not only having more time on their hands but losing stable income streams in the last 18 months. COVID is probably a once-in-a-lifetime event, but it still rang an alarm bell for many. I decided earlier on that I a

We are now taking bookings for British Aviation Experience 2022. This comprehensive 12-day aviation course for boys and girls ages between 14-18 years old, all of whom have a passion for aviation and ambition to become airline pilots or engineers, will be taking place in the UK from July 13th – 24th 2022. Please look at this brief video from previous courses: www.brookfieldav.com/british-aviation-experience This unique 12-day residential course in the U.K. provides an insight

More than ever, innovation and digitalization are set to play an important role in the restart and recovery of air transport post-COVID-19. All industry players should look beyond the pandemic and adapt and take steps to help them thrive in this transformed environment. One of the calls to the industry is to aim higher for IT and digital investment. Digital solutions are critical to promote efficiencies and capabilities within the aviation industry. Trusted by more than 65 co

Our industry is one of the most important pillars of the world economy. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic the aviation business fell apart and is still now going through recovery that maybe will take some years to achieve. Airlines have had to take action to keep their businesses going or at least to try to reduce costs to save the company, so pilots received the first strike, being grounded, laid off or put on unpaid leave. For the new generation, their dream to become a pi

Providing an easy and quick boarding process while maintaining the highest level of security are two of the most important goals of every airport and airline. Most recently, the new Covid-19 restrictions have also created additional requirements and steps to the processes which have created a tougher passenger experience. Being aware of this situation, a few airports and operators around the world are committed to improving the passenger experience and therefore are implement

During the past few decades different aircraft companies have been exploring electric aeroplanes, as air travel and cargo accounts for an increasing amount of greenhouse gases. Flying has been described as " the most carbon intensive activity an individual can make." Nowadays the roar of a jet, the vibration when you are on board, the burning of fuel on taxiways, not to mention the amount of air pollution we experience at the moment, are part of our "aviation life". But all

Technology is changing the world at a pace faster than ever before. Here we look at just some of the new innovations for the aviation industry. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Applications of these technologies can be expected to be seen in the airport space where the airport experience can be enhanced with the help of AR/VR based apps: Gatwick Airport uses AR to help passengers navigate the complex layout of the airport, and London City Airport has installed AR tech to