91% of respondents identify geopolitical uncertainty as a moderate or major challenge. The Middle East conflict has moved to front-of-mind, with fuel costs, airline credit risk and market volatility cited as direct concerns.

82% rate supply chain disruption as a major challenge - the highest-rated operational concern in the survey. OEM delivery backlogs are reshaping asset values and creating an unprecedented maintenance cost environment.

77% expect moderate consolidation over the next three to five years. Adjacent investments in engine leasing (73%) and MRO (55%) are the areas most likely to attract capital outside core aircraft leasing.

82% name enhanced MI and real-time data as their top investment priority. 64% see GenAI's biggest opportunity in automating financial and technical modelling - yet few have moved meaningfully beyond exploration.

50% are monitoring SAF but have no active plans. Supply chains are immature and economics are challenging. Meaningful progress will require a coordinated public and private investment strategy.

78% flag increasing tax complexity driving higher costs. Leaders are not primarily worried about Ireland's competitiveness deteriorating - they are concerned about the operational burden of a complex global tax function.

Model the impact of sustained high oil prices, airline distress and airspace restrictions on your portfolio revenue and credit exposures - before the crisis deepens.

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Assess critical skill gaps in digital finance and data analytics. ESG credentials will directly influence access to capital and competitive positioning within five to seven years.

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