Time on Wing Podcast

David Chandler and Charles Duncan discuss their backgrounds in aviation and academia, the importance of experience in education, and the innovative approach of the Executive MBA in Aviation program at the University of Colorado Denver.

We discuss the significance of an MBA in aviation, the challenges of leadership transitions, and the role of companies in fostering employee development.

What actually happens to an aircraft at the end of its lifecycle, and how do lessors extract maximum value when the market shifts?
In this episode, we sit down with David Rushe, President & CEO of Magellan Aviation Group, to pull back the curtain on the aircraft part-out and leasing secondary markets. From navigating the engine maintenance bottleneck to uncovering hidden gems in "tainted" airframes, Dave shares his journey from the west of Ireland to leading a global aviation asset management firm.
Whether you are an aircraft investor, lessor, or aviation enthusiast, this episode is packed with macro-level insights into how the aftermarket supply chain is keeping the global fleet flying.

Inside the Wild World of Aircraft Repossessions with Carlos | Season 4 Ep. 6

What happens when an airline goes bust, and someone has to take back a multi-million dollar commercial jet? In this episode, we sit down with aviation legal legend Carlos Sierra to explore the high-stakes, chaotic, and often dangerous world of aircraft leasing and hostile repossessions across Mexico and Latin America.

From staring down the Armenian mafia in LA to deploying 80 riot-gear police officers on an active airfield and snatching a Russian Boeing 777 mid-sanctions in a 90-minute race against time—Carlos has done it all. If you think corporate law is just paperwork, think again.

We sit down with Tim Bacchus, Investor Relations Director for Avation, to trace his career journey and the strategic evolution of Avation within the aircraft leasing sector. Tim offers a deep dive into the unique hurdles and opportunities facing the regional and narrowbody markets, highlighting how Avation maintains its competitive edge. Our conversation spans the broader macro landscape—from the volatility of jet fuel prices and the ripple effects of global events to the post-pandemic resilience of lessors. We also tackle the shifting tides of airline consolidation, the long-term outlook for aircraft values, and why the industry remains bullish on the future of turboprops like the ATR.

Steve Williamson of Crestone Air Partners joins us for the most recent podcast to discuss aircraft leasing and investing in the new world of expensive fuel.  We talk mid-life aircraft, the value of engines, and the potential for future markets.