The IBA Podcast

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

This week, Neil Fraser, CFA and Kane Ray, ISTAT Certified Appraiser, dive into the biggest storylines shaping aviation: the headline commitments emerging from the Dubai Airshow, what to expect from engine OEMs heading into 2026, and the growing competitive threats facing regional airlines.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/#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

In this episode of the IBA Insider Podcast, Will McClintock and Jonathan McDonald unpack the latest developments shaping aviation. From active portfolio trading and Boeing’s 777X delays to the UK’s push toward cleaner propulsion technologies. Tune in for sharp insights and data-driven context on what’s ahead for 2026. Visit our website to read the articles discussed: 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

In this episode, Jonathan McDonald and Neil Fraser explore the latest developments shaping the commercial aviation landscape. From the resilience of Latin American carriers to Delta’s continued dominance and the steady performance of the 737-900ER, tune in for expert insights and data-driven analysis. To read the articles discussed, please click 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

This week on IBA’s Insider Podcast, we discuss the latest industry news, aircraft sales with leases attached, and explore market demand trends, including Spirit’s 87-aircraft deal. We unpack IndiGo’s debut on the Mumbai–Heathrow route. Plus, our experts share insight from IBA’s latest Africa Aviation Market Update.To read the articles or find anything we have discussed today, please visit our website: https://www.iba.aero/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