Published Sep 4, 2023

Air Lease Corporation: Steven Udvar-Hazy

Explore the inspiring journey of Steven Udvar-Hazy, who revolutionized the aviation industry with his innovative aircraft leasing ventures, navigated the 2008 financial crisis to form Air Lease Corporation, and extended his legacy through impactful philanthropy.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Episode Highlights

Related Episodes

HIBT Lab! Universal Hydrogen: Paul Eremenko
Answers 383 questions
Chipotle: Steve Ells (2017)
Answers 383 questions
Chipotle: Steve Ells
Answers 383 questions
Dell Computers: Michael Dell
Answers 383 questions
Celebrity Chef: José Andrés
Answers 383 questions
Southwest Airlines: Herb Kelleher (2016)
Answers 383 questions
Southwest Airlines: Herb Kelleher
Answers 383 questions
Aviator Nation: Paige Mycoskie
Answers 383 questions
Ben & Jerry's: Ben Cohen And Jerry Greenfield
Answers 383 questions
Remembering Herb Kelleher
Answers 383 questions
Electrifying aviation with Kyle Clark of BETA Technologies
Answers 383 questions
Airbnb: Joe Gebbia (2017)
Answers 383 questions
Ben & Jerry's: Ben Cohen And Jerry Greenfield (2017)
Answers 383 questions
KAYAK: Paul English (2021)
Answers 383 questions
Eleven Madison Park: Daniel Humm
Answers 383 questions

Dexa/Guy Raz

Air Lease Corporation: Steven Udvar-Hazy

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Aviation Industry Innovations

Airplane Deal Adventures

Financial Crisis Fallout

Financial Growth Strategies

Young Consultant's Big Break

Quest for Freedom

Creative Aircraft Acquisitions

Building Astro Air

Building Success

Risky Business Ventures

Building a New Legacy

Aviation Museum Philanthropy

Aircraft Leasing Success

Aviation Dream Obsession

Episode Highlights

Aviation Career Beginnings

Philanthropy in Aviation

Financial Crisis Experience

Building Air Lease Corporation

Related Episodes

HIBT Lab! Universal Hydrogen: Paul Eremenko

Chipotle: Steve Ells (2017)

Chipotle: Steve Ells

Dell Computers: Michael Dell

Celebrity Chef: José Andrés

Southwest Airlines: Herb Kelleher (2016)

Southwest Airlines: Herb Kelleher

Aviator Nation: Paige Mycoskie

Ben & Jerry's: Ben Cohen And Jerry Greenfield

Remembering Herb Kelleher

Electrifying aviation with Kyle Clark of BETA Technologies

Airbnb: Joe Gebbia (2017)

Ben & Jerry's: Ben Cohen And Jerry Greenfield (2017)

KAYAK: Paul English (2021)

Eleven Madison Park: Daniel Humm

Air Lease Corporation: Steven Udvar-Hazy

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Aviation Career BeginningsSteven Udvar-Hazy, a visionary in the aviation industry, transformed his childhood passion for airplanes into a groundbreaking career. From consulting as a teenager to pioneering aircraft leasing, his journey is a testament to innovation and determination.

Aviation Career Beginnings

Philanthropy in AviationSteven Udvar-Hazy's profound impact on aviation extends beyond business to philanthropy, notably through his substantial donation to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. His passion for aviation, sparked in childhood, continues to inspire future generations.

Philanthropy in Aviation

Financial Crisis ExperienceThe 2008 financial crisis significantly affected Steven Udvar-Hazy and ILFC, leading him to establish Air Lease Corporation. His decision to restart highlights resilience and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities.

Financial Crisis Experience

Building Air Lease Corporation

Related Episodes