Aercap (NYSE:AER) is a leading global aircraft leasing company that acquires, leases and sells commercial jet aircraft and engines. The company’s core business involves sourcing new and used aircraft from manufacturers and third parties, structuring long-term operating leases with airlines, and optimizing asset performance through active portfolio management. In addition to leasing, AerCap provides lease consulting, engine support, maintenance rights trade and sale-and-leaseback financing solutions to airlines seeking flexible and capital-efficient fleet strategies.
The company’s fleet spans a broad mix of narrowbody and widebody aircraft models from major manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing and Embraer, as well as a selection of high-utilization regional jets. AerCap’s integrated approach combines aircraft acquisition expertise with in-house technical and commercial teams that oversee maintenance, remarketing and residual value risk. By aligning lease structures with airline network plans and fleet utilization requirements, AerCap helps carriers manage capacity, upgrade to more fuel-efficient aircraft and maintain operational reliability.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, AerCap operates from key aviation hubs including New York, Singapore, Tokyo and Amsterdam. The company serves customers in more than 80 countries, ranging from major network carriers to low-cost and regional operators. Its global footprint and local market insight enable AerCap to match aircraft supply with evolving airline demand across mature and emerging markets.
Since its public listing in 2014, AerCap has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including the integration of major leasing portfolios. Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Aengus Kelly and a management team with deep industry experience, the company continues to pursue fleet expansion, technology-driven asset management and sustainable financing solutions to support the long-term growth of the global aviation sector.
