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Aircastle LTD (AYR) Form 8-K — Oct 14, 2026

$AYRForm 8-KItems 2.02, 9.01Filed Oct 14, 2026, 2:38 PM ET0001628280-26-065855Original filing

Aircastle Limited reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results with total revenues of $283 million and net income of $69 million, up from $227.5 million and $57.2 million a year ago, driven by strong gains on aircraft sales of $38 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $247 million. The company acquired 5 aircraft for $269 million (including 3 Airbus A321neo and 1 Boeing 737MAX8) and sold 11 aircraft for $243 million in proceeds, and redeemed all $400 million of its Series A Preference Shares. Balance sheet strength remains a highlight: 98% of debt is unsecured, adjusted net debt-to-equity is 2.4x, and total liquidity is $2.8 billion as of October 1, 2026.

Key figures

Revenue
282953000
Net Income
69328000
Revenue Yoy
+24.4% vs. $227.5 million in Q2 FY2025
Total Assets
8832141000
Cash Position
173080000
Shares Outstanding
17840
Total liquidity
$2.8 billion as of October 1, 2026
Aircraft sold q2
11 aircraft for $243 million proceeds, $38 million gains
Fleet utilization
97.4%
Adjusted ebitda q2
$247.5 million
Net debt to equity
2.4x
Aircraft acquired q2
5 aircraft for $269 million
Unencumbered aircraft nbv
$8.2 billion (259 aircraft)
Net income available to common
$64.0 million
New technology aircraft pct of nbv
54%

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