ALC’s Plueger on geopolitical issues

Speaking at Airline Economics‘ 2024 Growth Frontiers Dublin conference, Air Lease Corporation CEO and president John Plueger and SAS CEO Anko Van Der Werff discussed the various geopolitical issues facing the aviation industry. “A month ago, we didn’t have the conflict in the Middle East. Right now, a year and a half ago, we didn’t have Russia and Ukraine,” said Plueger. “And of course, it’s no secret the US relationship with China is extremely strained. I can never remember a time in my career where these geopolitical issues are at the forefront.” Plueger said that there was “no way of