The new trade deal struck between the EU and India could open the door to a long-coveted market for aircraft lessors. On Tuesday, the EU and India inked an expansive trade deal that includes slashing tariffs on European aircraft and parts entering India to zero from the current 11 per cent. Aviation leasing is a massive industry in Ireland, with a large chunk of the sector headquartered here, serving global markets but long facing barriers to entry in India. “Having aviation included [in the trade deal], I don’t know how much people expected that,” said Robert Kokonis, president and managing…

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