AerCap Holdings N.V.

AerCap Leased, Purchased and Sold 204 Assets in the Third Quarter 2026

AerCap executed 204 major asset transactions in Q3 2026, signing 85 leases, completing 34 purchases, and closing 85 sales across aircraft, engines, and helicopters. The lessor signed roughly $900 million in financing transactions and repurchased 5.3 million shares at an average $147.12, totaling about $783 million. A quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share was declared, continuing AerCap's steady capital-return and fleet-recycling program.

•20d ago

AER: 6-K · share repurchase

AerCap Holdings N.V.'s board of directors approved a share repurchase program on September 16, 2026, authorizing total buybacks of up to $1 billion of AerCap ordinary shares through June 30, 2027. Repurchases may be executed through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, with the timing and exact share count left to management's discretion based on market conditions. The program will be funded from cash on hand and cash generated from operations. The authorization is a shareholder-friendly signal of confidence in AerCap's cash generation, though the company noted the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time, so the full $1 billion is not guaranteed to be deployed.

SEC 6-K•1mo ago

Bloomberg 500 (B500) Index Adds Ten Securities Following September Reconstitution

Bloomberg Indices announced that AerCap Holdings NV (AER) will be added to the Bloomberg 500 Index, effective prior to the open of trading on September 10, 2026. The addition places AerCap among the 500 most highly capitalized US companies in an index representing over USD 60 trillion in aggregate market capitalization. AerCap is classified within the Financials sector for the index and is one of ten new firms joining the benchmark during the September reconstitution.

•1mo ago

AerCap, Boeing and Aeroméxico Celebrate Dreamliner Milestones

AerCap delivered its 10th Boeing 787 to Aeroméxico, marking the lessor's 100th direct-order 787 delivery and the airline's 25th Dreamliner. AerCap remains the world's largest owner of 787s with approximately 140 aircraft owned and on order. Executives from both companies highlighted the strategic importance of the 787 to fleet efficiency and sustainability, emphasizing the enduring partnership between the firms.

•2mo ago

AerCap Holdings N.V. Reports Strong Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2026 and Raises 2026 Guidance

AerCap reported Q2 2026 net income of $726 million, or $4.59 per share, with adjusted net income of $811 million, or $5.14 per share. The company raised full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to approximately $16.80, citing sustained demand for air travel and aircraft supply constraints. During the quarter, AerCap repurchased 4.9 million shares for $691 million and generated $1.4 billion from asset sales with a 20% gain-on-sale margin.

•2mo ago

AerCap Announces Order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

AerCap placed a direct order for 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, increasing its total fleet of the aircraft type to approximately 140 units. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery through 2033 and will be powered by GE Aerospace's GEnx-1B engines. The agreement includes substitution rights to the larger 787-10 variant, offering flexibility to meet evolving customer demands.

•3mo ago

AerCap Orders 15 787 Dreamliner Jets to Meet High Demand

AerCap has placed a firm order for 15 additional 787-9 jets, expanding its position as the world's largest owner of the Dreamliner family to approximately 140 aircraft. The agreement includes substitution rights for the 787-10 variant, offering customers increased capacity and flexibility while delivering a 25% reduction in fuel use and emissions compared to older models. CEO Aengus Kelly cited sustained high demand for modern, fuel-efficient widebodies as the driver for the transaction, which supports airlines seeking to renew fleets amid macro-economic uncertainty.

•3mo ago

AerCap and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to Establish LEAP Engine Joint Venture

AerCap and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture dedicated to leasing LEAP spare engines globally. The JV is slated to purchase approximately 40 new CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, with deliveries scheduled through 2032 and the first units available in early 2027. This partnership aims to meet rising demand by merging AerCap's leasing acumen with AFI KLM E&M's maintenance capabilities, pending regulatory approvals.

•3mo ago

AerCap Cargo Signs Lease Agreements with China Southern Group for Three Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters

AerCap signed lease agreements with China Southern Group for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter aircraft, known as "The Big Twin." The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in October 2027, with the remaining two expected in the first and second quarters of 2028. This transaction supports China Southern Air Logistics' strategy to expand intercontinental routes and integrate the new freighters into its existing Boeing 777 fleet.

•3mo ago

AerCap Leased, Purchased and Sold 202 Assets in the Second Quarter 2026

AerCap reported strong portfolio activity in the second quarter of 2026, transacting 202 assets including the signing of 120 lease agreements and the completion of 33 purchases and 49 sales. The company secured approximately $2.2 billion in financing transactions and executed a significant capital return program, repurchasing 4.9 million shares for a total of $691 million. Additionally, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share on ordinary shares.

•3mo ago

AerCap Delivers First of Three New Airbus A321neo Aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines

AerCap delivered the first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), marking the introduction of the A321neo type into the AZAL fleet. This delivery is part of a broader six-aircraft program agreed to in 2024, which includes three A321neos and three A320neos. With two A320neos already delivered earlier this year, the remaining aircraft from the agreement are scheduled for delivery through November 2026.

•3mo ago

AerCap Delivers First New GE-powered Boeing 787-9 Aircraft to Thai Airways

AerCap delivered the first new GE-powered Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Thai Airways during a ceremony at the Boeing Delivery Center in Everett. The delivery supports Thai's fleet renewal program and underscores a decades-long partnership between the two companies. Management highlighted the aircraft's efficiency and sustainability benefits, which will support Thai's network growth and passenger experience.

•4mo ago

AerCap Holdings N.V. Reports Record Financial Results for the First Quarter 2026, Raises 2026 Guidance and Announces New $1.0 Billion Share Repurchase Program

AerCap reported record Q1 2026 results with net income of $818 million and adjusted net income of $889 million, driven by robust demand for aviation assets and an 87% lease extension rate. Reflecting this performance, the company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to approximately $14.50 and announced a new $1.0 billion share repurchase program. Book value per share increased 20% year-over-year to $116.67, while the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share payable in June.

•5mo ago