AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER), the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, has reported record financial results for the third quarter of 2025, underlining its continued dominance in global aviation leasing. The company achieved net income of $1.216 billion, equivalent to $6.98 per share, and a record adjusted net income of $865 million, or $4.97 per share. Following this strong performance, AerCap…
Arena Aviation Capital has successfully completed the acquisition of a portfolio of ten Embraer E190-100LR aircraft, all of which are leased to AeroMexico, in a landmark transaction for the company’s growing portfolio. The acquisition, finalized on June 17, 2025, marks Arena’s first foray into the regional aircraft space, executed on behalf of a US-based investor client.
LuminArx Capital Management, a U.S.-based investment firm focused on aviation assets, has revealed its intention to expand its aircraft portfolio from 16 to 50 aircraft in the near term. The firm is also preparing to enter the pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing space, along with establishing lending vehicles for other lessors, signaling a more comprehensive strategy in aircraft finance.
IAT Leasing, an Ireland-based leasing platform, has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of nine narrowbody aircraft from US-based Zephyrus Aviation Capital. These aircraft are currently on lease to eight different airlines, indicating a globally diversified portfolio with active cash flow generation potential.
Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing firm, has announced the execution of definitive purchase agreements to acquire a substantial portfolio of 49 Embraer E-Jets and two GE CF34 engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The aircraft and engines are leased to 12 different airline customers worldwide, highlighting the deal’s geographic and operational diversity.
Investec Aviation, a UK-based aviation finance specialist, has successfully completed a senior debt facility on behalf of Barings, a global investment management firm headquartered in the United States. The financing is tied to a portfolio of 12 end-of-life narrowbody aircraft, all of which are leased to multiple airline operators worldwide.
Avolon, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies based in Ireland, has reported a highly active first quarter of 2025, marked by robust acquisition, sales, and placement activity. The company acquired 115 aircraft, sold 34 aircraft, and ended the quarter with 66 aircraft agreed for sale, underscoring the strength of demand and fleet turnover in the leasing market.
Carlyle Aviation Partners has announced the closing of AASET 2025-1, its seventeenth aircraft asset-backed securitization (ABS). This transaction involved the issuance of $518 million in Secured Notes, which will facilitate the acquisition of 23 aircraft as part of the firm’s broader portfolio expansion strategy.
Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (UK) has announced the successful completion of its previously disclosed aircraft portfolio transaction with Nordic Aviation Capital (Ireland). The transaction includes the acquisition of four Embraer E190s, currently on lease to Royal Air Maroc (Morocco).
