The IBA Podcast

Hosted by IBA Group

BusinessExplicit

Website RSS feed

Episodes

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-GB

About the show

IBA Group, the award-winning aviation consultancy, share our unrivalled aviation expertise on subjects that we recognise can be complex and challenging. By sharing our insight and experience through these complementary podcasts, we can further support your business.

Listen to episodes

60 recent

June 10, 202641 min

IBA Insider: 777X Certification, Risks for APAC Airlines and Regional Cargo Sector

In this episode, Neil Fraser moderates a discussion on some of the most pressing developments shaping today’s aviation market. Drawing on recent insights from Jonathan McDonald, and Xavier Baines, the conversation explores current conditions in the regional cargo sector, the opportunities and cost pressures facing Asia Pacific airlines, and the continued delays surrounding the Boeing 777X certification programme.The episode provides expert analysis on market demand, operational and financial pressures, and the wider implications for airlines, lessors, manufacturers, and investors across the global aviation industry.Sign up for the newsletter - https://www.iba.aero/sign-up/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iba-aviation-consultancy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkPhTf-05htY99V79fklMAWebsite - www.iba.aero

May 8, 202635 min

IBA Insider Podcast: Regional Jets & Narrowbody Values and Deliveries Update

In this appraiser special episode of IBA Insider, James Halas, Manager for Commercial Aircraft Valuations, is joined by Iason Pascalis, Senior Aviation Analyst, to discuss the latest developments shaping regional jets and new-generation narrowbody aircraft.Following IBA’s latest update to narrowbody base values, James and Iason explore how this will impact lease rates and deliveries for these aircraft in the next few years.They also examine the current regional jet market, with a focus on demand trends and value outlooks for the E1, CRJ and A220 aircraft families.Read more about the topics discussed today.Sign up for the newsletter - https://www.iba.aero/sign-up/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iba-aviation-consultancy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkPhTf-05htY99V79fklMAWebsite - www.iba.aero

April 10, 202639 min

IBA Insider: Fuel Uncertainty, JOLCO Access and Expanding Carbon Bill

This week on the IBA Insider Podcast, we explore three key forces shaping today’s aviation market.Neil Fraser, CFA, Senior Manager – Airline Analysis, breaks down fuel uncertainty and its wider impact across the industry. Elvis Kongolo, Aviation Manager – Commercial Aircraft & Leasing, and ISTAT Certified Appraiser, examines why JOLCO is not scarce, but access remains constrained. Ruchika Kulkarni, Senior Aviation Analyst, unpacks the growing implications of expanding EU ETS coverage for airlines.Tune in for expert insights on the risks, realities, and ripple effects influencing aviation economics.Sign up for the newsletter - https://www.iba.aero/sign-up/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iba-aviation-consultancy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkPhTf-05htY99V79fklMAWebsite - www.iba.aero

March 27, 202638 min

IBA Insider: Easter Capacity, Stabilising Values & Middle East Impact

This week on the podcast, Graham Sherwood, Head of Advisory Sales and Iason Pascalis, Senior Analyst, break down the latest shifts shaping the aviation market.From stabilising values across popular aircraft types amid ongoing macro-economic volatility, to how airlines are ramping up Easter capacity despite rising costs and tightening airspace constraints, they explore what’s driving resilience and where pressures are building.Tune in for sharp insights on market dynamics, operational challenges, and what to watch next.Sign up for the newsletter - https://www.iba.aero/sign-up/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iba-aviation-consultancy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkPhTf-05htY99V79fklMAWebsite - www.iba.aero

March 16, 202654 min

IBA Insider: Aviation Security, Engine & Lease Rate Update and Trading Market Outlook

This week on the podcast, Stuart Hatcher, IBA's Chief Economist and Chief Data Officer, and Jonathan McDonald, Manager – Classic & Cargo Aircraft, examine how the current Middle East conflict is impacting global aviation and asset values. They reflect on previous regional conflicts and their implications for airport security, and how today’s developments, with rising oil prices, are affecting airline operations across the world.Our speakers also break down IBA’s latest Engine and Lease Rate updates and explore the Trading Market Outlook for the year ahead, with a particular spotlight on P2F conversions.Tune in for clear analysis, market context, and expert insights you won’t want to miss. To read the articles discussed today, please visit our website: https://www.iba.aero/resources/#articles Sign up for the newsletter - https://www.iba.aero/sign-up/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iba-aviation-consultancy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkPhTf-05htY99V79fklMAWebsite - www.iba.aero

February 27, 202641 min

IBA Insider: Vietnam in Focus, Azul Restructures, and Engine Values

This week, Neil Fraser, CFA, Senior Manager - Airlines, Jamie Davey, Manager - Engines and David Walsh, Aviation Analyst, unpack key themes shaping today’s aviation market. We take a deep dive into Vietnam’s evolving aviation landscape, explore the latest developments at Azul following its Chapter 11 emergence, and provide an engine market update, assessing supply dynamics, MRO pressures and what it means for operators and lessors.Listen in for our expert insight and practical analysis from across the industry.To read the stories mentioned today, visit our website here: https://www.iba.aero/resources/#articlesSign up for the newsletter - https://www.iba.aero/sign-up/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iba-aviation-consultancy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkPhTf-05htY99V79fklMAWebsite - www.iba.aero

February 13, 202641 min

IBA Insider: US LCC Reset & Singapore Airshow 2026

Stuart Hatcher, Jonathan McDonald and James Li-Tremble are back to unpack two defining aviation stories this week.Margins are thinning, labour costs are rising, and ancillary revenue is becoming mission-critical. James breaks down what the latest data tells us about profitability pressures, Southwest’s strategic pivot, and why the proposed Allegiant Air – Sun Country Airlines merger looks very different to the blocked JetBlue Airways – Spirit Airlines tie-up. Then, the conversation moves to Asia and the strategic tone of the Singapore Airshow 2026. With fewer headline-grabbing orders, the team discuss why confidence remains intact, what Boeing’s 777X certification outlook means for the market, and how COMAC continues to build regional presence.Are low-cost carriers evolving fast enough to protect margins? And does a quieter airshow signal maturity rather than weakness?To read a copy of the articles discussed, visit our website: https://www.iba.aero/resources/Sign up for the newsletter - https://www.iba.aero/sign-up/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iba-aviation-consultancy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkPhTf-05htY99V79fklMAWebsite - www.iba.aero

January 30, 202649 min

IBA Insider: After Dublin Sentiment, Trends in Trading and the General Market

Mike Yeomans and Jonathan McDonald dive into the aviation market, covering topics from freighters, the trading market, to the strong demand for widebodies, and everything in between.From current conditions to emerging trends, this episode offers practical insight across the full aircraft landscape.Listen now for a concise, expert take on what’s driving the market.To read the articles mentioned, please visit our website here: https://www.iba.aero/resources/#articlesSign up for the newsletter - https://www.iba.aero/sign-up/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iba-aviation-consultancy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkPhTf-05htY99V79fklMAWebsite - www.iba.aero

January 16, 202636 min

IBA Insider: 2026 Predictions and Base Value Forecast

What can the aviation market expect in 2026?In this episode of the IBA Insider Podcast, Stuart Hatcher and Mike Yeomans share their outlook for the year ahead, exploring base value trends, market dynamics, and the key factors shaping aircraft values across the global fleet.Listen now for expert insight into what’s driving the market, and what to watch as we move into 2026.Sign up for the newsletter - https://www.iba.aero/sign-up/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iba-aviation-consultancy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkPhTf-05htY99V79fklMAWebsite - www.iba.aero

December 5, 202542 min

IBA Insider: A320 Airworthiness, Rising RASK & SAF Targets

This week on the IBA Insight Podcast, Senior Commercial Manager Graham Sherwood is joined by Manager of Classic and Cargo Aircraft, Jonathan McDonald to break down the biggest developments shaping the market.Our lead story examines the newly issued A320 Airworthiness Directive, what it means for operators, lessors, and the broader fleet as compliance requirements evolve. Graham and Jonathan also unpack the latest performance metrics, including RASK trends and cost containment across airlines, before turning to a timely review of whether the industry is still on track to meet its long-term Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) targets.To read the articles discussed today, visit our website: https://www.iba.aero/resources/#articlesSign up for the newsletter - https://www.iba.aero/sign-up/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iba-aviation-consultancy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkPhTf-05htY99V79fklMAWebsite - www.iba.aero