AerCap Holdings N.V.

AerCap Holdings N.V. is the world's largest independent aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Its core business revolves around providing comprehensive and tailor-made fleet solutions to airlines globally, offering long-term access to in-demand passenger and cargo aircraft, engines, and helicopters. The company's mission is to drive aviation performance by building trusted relationships and enabling its customers to achieve profitable and sustainable growth.

AerCap's extensive portfolio includes commercial passenger and cargo aircraft, ranging from narrow-body and wide-body jets to regional aircraft, as well as aircraft engines and helicopters. As of March 31, 2026, the company managed a portfolio of 1,611 aircraft, over 1,200 engines, and more than 300 helicopters, complemented by an order book of 410 additional assets. Its services encompass operating leases, finance leases, sale-leaseback transactions, aircraft trading and remarketing, and comprehensive asset management, serving over 300 customers across 80 countries.

Led by CEO Aengus Kelly, who was appointed in May 2011, AerCap maintains its position as a global leader in aviation leasing, a status solidified by strategic acquisitions such as ILFC in 2014 and GECAS in 2021. Recent activities in Q2 2026 include signing lease agreements for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters with China Southern Group, leasing, purchasing, and selling 202 assets, and delivering new Airbus A321neo and Boeing 787-9 aircraft to various airlines. The company also announced its Q2 2026 financial results release for July 29, 2026, following strong Q1 2026 performance.