AerCap Holdings N.V. AER

Company Overview

AerCap Holdings N.V. is a global aircraft leasing company that operates within the aviation finance and leasing industry, providing aircraft leasing, financing, and asset management services to airlines worldwide. The company’s core business is acquiring, leasing, and selling commercial aircraft and engines, generating revenue primarily through long-term operating leases and asset sales. AerCap serves a diversified customer base that includes full-service carriers, low-cost airlines, and cargo operators across both developed and emerging aviation markets.

The company is widely recognized for its scale, fleet diversity, and access to capital, which together provide a competitive advantage in pricing, fleet placement, and risk management. AerCap was founded in 1995 and has grown through a combination of organic expansion and acquisitions, most notably the acquisition of GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) in 2021. This transaction significantly expanded AerCap’s fleet, customer relationships, and technical capabilities, positioning the company as the world’s largest independent aircraft lessor by assets.