AerCap Holdings, an aircraft leasing company based in Ireland, has entered into a settlement agreement with one of its insurers. Under the terms of the settlement, AerCap expects to receive a payout of less than half of the originally anticipated $250 million, amounting to below $125 million. This agreement also entails adjustments to AerCap’s insurance coverage limits, with aircraft and hull…
Falko, a UK-based aircraft leasing and asset management company, reported a dynamic third quarter in 2024, showcasing significant portfolio activity. The company added 13 aircraft to its holdings, sold seven aircraft and one engine, and entered into Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the sale of two additional aircraft. Falko also demonstrated strong leasing activity, having leased out three aircraft and extended leases for 14…
Aergo Capital, a prominent Irish aircraft leasing firm, has acquired an Airbus A321-200 aircraft, with serial number 6976, from an investor customer of FPG Amentum, also based in Ireland. The aircraft, currently leased to Wizz Air, a low-cost airline headquartered in Hungary, marks a strategic addition to Aergo Capital’s growing portfolio. This acquisition aligns with Aergo Capital’s objectives to expand…
Aergo Capital, a leading aircraft leasing and trading company based in Ireland, has announced the appointment of Aengus Whelan as its new Chief Trading Officer, effective November 4, 2024. Whelan succeeds Nathan Riggs, who recently resigned from the company.
MMAG Aviation Consortium has secured regulatory approval from Labuan, Malaysia, to establish a subsidiary, MMAG Skyfleet, which will operate as an aircraft leasing unit. This strategic move marks MMAG’s entry into the aircraft leasing industry, allowing the consortium to diversify its aviation operations and cater to the growing demand for leasing services within the region….
Genesis, an Ireland-based aircraft lessor, has announced the promotion of Denise Byrne from her role as VP of Pricing to Senior Vice President (SVP) of Portfolio Services. This new department will consolidate Genesis’s pricing and risk management activities under a single umbrella, enhancing the company’s focus on effective asset management and strategic financial oversight. Byrne’s…
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a prominent U.S.-based provider of air cargo and leasing services, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment firm Stonepeak in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.1 billion. The deal, which is expected to close in the first half of 2025, will result in ATSG transitioning…
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), based in the United States, has announced a significant financial performance for the third quarter of 2024, with total revenues increasing by 38.3% to $146.2 million and net income rising by 64.8% to $24 million. This impressive growth highlights WLFC’s strong market position and successful business strategies in the aircraft…
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a prominent provider of air cargo and aircraft leasing services in the U.S., is set to be acquired by Stonepeak, a leading investment firm, in a transaction valued at approximately $3.1 billion, including debt. This acquisition marks a significant expansion of Stonepeak’s presence in the aviation sector, particularly in cargo…
GOAL, a prominent aircraft leasing and asset management company based in Germany, has welcomed Vicente Alava Pons as its new Managing Director. This leadership change reflects GOAL’s commitment to advancing its strategic objectives and enhancing its position in the aviation leasing sector.
