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AerCap Holdings AER · USD

Industrials · US listing · 🇺🇸 United States

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About AerCap Holdings

Its shares trade under the ticker AER. It has been listed since 20 November 2006. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $8.19bn and net income of $3.75bn. At that date it held total assets of $71.67bn and shareholders' equity of $18.32bn.

AerCap Holdings NV engages in aircraft leasing and aviation finance. The firm focuses on acquiring in-demand aircraft, funding them, hedging interest rate risk and using its platform to deploy these assets. The company operates its business on a global basis, leasing aircraft to customers in various geographical regions. The firm is engaged in leasing, financing, sales and management of commercial aircraft and engines. The company owns approximately 1,334 aircrafts. Its owned and managed aircraft were leased to approximately 200 customers in approximately 80 countries. The company categorizes its aircraft services into aircraft asset management, administrative services and cash management services. The firm provides aircraft asset management and corporate services to securitization vehicles, joint ventures and other third parties.

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Company facts

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Trading Companies & Distributors
Listed since
20 Nov 2006
Employees
390
Website
aercap.com ↗
Head office
AERCAP HOUSE, DUBLIN, D02 YX20
Incorporated in
P7
Classification
Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, NEC
Filer status
Large accelerated filer

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. Paul DacierNon-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors$300,000
  • Mr. Aengus KellyExecutive Director, Chief Executive Officer, since 2005$94.4m
  • Mr. Peter JuhasChief Financial Officer$19.0m
  • Ms. Aimee CraigChief Executive Officer of AerCap Materials
  • Mr. Pat SheedyPresident and Chief Executive Officer of Milestone Aviation Group
  • Mr. Tom SlatteryExecutive Vice President - Engines
  • Mr. John BurkeChief Technical Officer
  • Mr. Bart LigthartChief Investment Officer
  • Mr. Jorg KoletzkiChief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer
  • Mr. Risteard SheridanChief Compliance Officer, Company Secretary
  • Mr. Shane O'ReillyChief Risk Officer
  • Mr. Vincent DrouillardGeneral Counsel

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
54
Environment
43
Social
69
Governance
49
Direct emissions (scope 1)
3,478 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
118 t
Value chain emissions (scope 3)
52,805,092 t
Women in the workforce
43%
Carbon reduction policy
Yes
Human rights policy
Yes

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Leading global aviation lessor, with a diverse and young fleet of aircraft.
  • Strong relationships and partnerships with airlines worldwide, providing a stable customer base.
  • Robust financial performance, reflected in steady revenue growth and high profitability.
  • Significant expertise and experience in aircraft leasing industry, contributing to operational efficiency.
  • Strong brand reputation, recognized as a trusted leasing partner in the aviation market.

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerability to economic downturns and fluctuations in the aviation industry, which can impact demand for leasing services.
  • Exposure to risks associated with aircraft maintenance, asset value depreciation, and potential lessee defaults.
  • Reliance on a limited number of key customers, making the company susceptible to their financial stability and operational challenges.
  • Potential disruptions from regulatory changes and geopolitical factors impacting the aviation sector.
  • Competitive market landscape with other leasing companies vying for airline partnerships.

Opportunities

  • Growing global air travel demand, especially in emerging markets, presents opportunities for expanding the leased aircraft fleet.
  • Technological advancements in aircraft design, such as fuel efficiency and improved performance, offer the potential to upgrade the existing fleet.
  • Increasing trend towards outsourcing aircraft leasing creates new business prospects.
  • Potential for strategic partnerships and acquisitions to enhance market share and geographic presence.
  • Rising emphasis on sustainable aviation practices opens avenues for leasing eco-friendly aircraft.

Threats

  • Economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory changes can negatively impact global air travel and leasing industry.
  • Volatile fuel prices and environmental concerns pose challenges to the aviation sector, affecting leasing demand and operations.
  • Potential disruption from emerging technologies and alternative transportation modes that could reduce demand for air travel.
  • Intense competition within the aircraft leasing industry, leading to potential price pressures and reduced profit margins.
  • Operational risks associated with managing a large and geographically diverse aircraft portfolio.

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