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AerCap calls on Trump to expand zero-tariff plane pact

The head of the world's largest aircraft leasing company has called on US President Donald Trump to renegotiate and expand a duty-free trade agreement for the aircraft industry to include newcomers like China in a new lobbying twist to the trade war.

Business • 28 May

Dublin-based AerCap is the world's largest aircraft leasing company

AerCap CEO sees mixed Russia outlook if market reopens

The head of the world's largest aircraft leasing company, AerCap, said today that Russia may look to buy used aircraft or engines if and when its markets reopen, but that he saw no rush by Western lessors to return to the market.

Business • 26 Feb

Aengus Kelly, the CEO of AerCap, is in Dublin at the Airline Economic conference

AerCap CEO warns tariffs could delay Boeing cash recovery

AerCap, the world's largest aircraft leasing company, said today that potential new trade tariffs floated by US President-elect Donald Trump could hit supply chains and hinder planemaker Boeing's efforts to restore much-needed cash.

Business • 13 Jan

AerCap raises earnings forecast again on 'robust' market

AerCap has today raised its full-year earnings guidance for the second time this year after recording further gains on the sale of aircraft and higher lease revenue in the second quarter.

Business • 01 Aug 24

AerCap CEO sees engine issues persisting until 2030

The world's largest aircraft lessor AerCap does not see the supply of engine parts catching up with demand by 2030, its chief executive said today, a situation that will prolong aircraft manufacturers' struggles amid labour and parts shortages.

Business • 23 Feb 24

AerCap raises annual earnings forecast, expands buyback

AerCap raised its full-year earnings guidance and increased its share buyback programme by $500m, on what the world's largest aircraft lessor described as robust demand from a booming airline industry.

Business • 27 Oct 23

Dublin-based AerCap has a portfolio of 3,500 aircraft, engines and helicopters

AerCap raises earnings forecast, to buy back shares

AerCap has raised its full-year earnings guidance and launched a new $500m share buyback programme after strong demand for aircraft pushed second quarter revenue at the world's largest aircraft lessor 15% higher.

Business • 01 Aug 23

AerCap reported net income of $440m for the third quarter of 2022

AerCap raises earnings outlook on growing demand

The world's top aircraft lessor AerCap has today raised its earnings outlook for the year citing robust demand for air travel and growing demand for both new and used aircraft.

Business • 03 Nov 22

AerCap's Q2 revenues up 36% on travel recovery

A strengthening rebound in air travel "across all major regions" boosted second-quarter revenue at AerCap as the world's top aircraft lessor predicted that supply chain issues for planemakers would support leasing demand for years to come.

Business • 11 Aug 22

Ireland is at risk of becoming a 'flyover country', the boss of Aercap warns

Air traffic volumes halved in first nine months of 2020

Irish and transatlantic air traffic volumes fell by more than half in the first nine months of the year, according to the Irish Aviation Authority.

Business • 12 Oct 20

Aengus Kelly