AerCap Holdings, the Dublin-based global aircraft leasing giant, delivered a solid performance in the first quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of US$643 million. Total revenues and other income reached US$2.0 billion, marking a 3% year-over-year increase. The results reflect robust leasing demand and disciplined capital deployment.
AerCap Holdings, the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, has announced the appointment of Victoria Jarman as Non-Executive Director to its Board. This leadership update coincides with the reappointment of Chairman Paul Dacier, CEO Aengus Kelly, and Non-Executive Directors James Lawrence, Jennifer VanBelle, and Michael Walsh, reinforcing continuity at the top of the organization.
Maverick Horizon, the Irish aviation investment and asset management firm, has announced the successful acquisition of an Airbus A321, bearing serial number 1946, from leading lessor AerCap, also based in Ireland. The transaction reflects Maverick Horizon’s ongoing efforts to expand and optimize its managed portfolio of mid-life narrowbody aircraft.
AerCap Ireland Capital and AerCap Global Aviation Trust, key entities within the global aircraft leasing industry, have successfully priced an offering of junior subordinated notes. The offering amounts to $500 million in aggregate principal, with the notes set to mature in 2056. These notes will carry a fixed-rate reset structure, starting with an initial interest rate of…
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has raised concerns over potential tariff implications that could lead to a significant price hike in Boeing 787 aircraft costs. In a worst-case scenario, the price of a B787 could increase by up to $40 million per unit, creating challenges for airlines and lessors managing fleet expansion and replacement plans.
Alliance Airlines (Australia) has confirmed a major fleet expansion centered around the Embraer E190, with multiple lease agreements set to strengthen its operations through 2025 and 2026.
Norse Atlantic Airways has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9, serial number 38789, powered by Trent 1000-J3 engines. This aircraft, registered as LN-FNE, is leased from AerCap and was delivered to the airline in June 2023.
Red Sea Airlines, a growing Egyptian carrier, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800, identified by serial number 30708, on lease from AerCap (Ireland). The airline is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan, targeting a fleet of five aircraft by mid-2025 and eight by 2027, with potential future additions of B737-8s.
South African Airways (SAA) has announced a significant milestone in its fleet expansion efforts, with the recent addition of two Airbus A320s leased from AerCap, an Ireland-based leasing giant. These arrivals bring the airline’s fleet size to 20, reinforcing its operational capacity and market presence.
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has expressed concerns over the potential impact of trade tariffs proposed by US President-elect Donald Trump. Kelly warned that these tariffs could disrupt global supply chains, posing a significant challenge to the aviation industry, particularly to manufacturers like Boeing.
