AerCap Holdings, the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, has announced the appointment of Victoria Jarman as Non-Executive Director to its Board. This leadership update coincides with the reappointment of Chairman Paul Dacier, CEO Aengus Kelly, and Non-Executive Directors James Lawrence, Jennifer VanBelle, and Michael Walsh, reinforcing continuity at the top of the organization.
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has taken delivery of a new Boeing B737-8200 aircraft, further expanding its high-capacity fleet. The aircraft is registered under serial number 62386 and is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines manufactured by CFM International.
Aeolus Engine Service, based in Ireland, has announced the acquisition of two Boeing B737-700 aircraft, as part of its ongoing strategic investment in engine material and aircraft asset management. The aircraft are identified by serial numbers 33932 and 36073, and both are powered by CFM56-7B22 engines, which are widely used in the Boeing 737 Next Generation series.
Ryanair (Ireland) CEO Michael O’Leary has issued a warning that the airline may delay future deliveries of Boeing aircraft if planned US trade tariffs significantly increase acquisition costs. This statement underscores the potential disruption that escalating trade tensions between the United States and Europe could have on international aircraft procurement.
Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) and AIP Capital (US) have announced the closing of a Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) financing facility to support Phoenix’s order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The facility will provide up to US$300 million in total commitments and will be used to fund required down payments prior to aircraft delivery.
Nordic Aviation Capital (Ireland) has finalized the sale of two ATR72-600 aircraft to fellow Irish-based lessor AviaAM Leasing, continuing a broader trend of portfolio realignments among regional aircraft leasing firms. The transaction further consolidates AviaAM’s presence in the turboprop leasing market and supports its growing customer base in regional operations.
Ryanair, the Irish low-cost giant, has expanded its growing high-capacity fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 62387 and powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. The aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal and expansion strategy centered around the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 variant, which Ryanair brands as the “Gamechanger.”
Ryanair Holdings, headquartered in Ireland, has confirmed that 47% of its issued share capital was held by EU nationals at the close of its financial year on 31 March 2025. The disclosure reflects the airline group’s continued monitoring and compliance efforts with European Union ownership requirements.
Maverick Horizon, the Irish aviation investment and asset management firm, has announced the successful acquisition of an Airbus A321, bearing serial number 1946, from leading lessor AerCap, also based in Ireland. The transaction reflects Maverick Horizon’s ongoing efforts to expand and optimize its managed portfolio of mid-life narrowbody aircraft.
ACIA Aero Leasing, the Ireland-based regional aircraft lessor, has announced that it expects to complete its first ATR72-600 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion by summer 2025, marking a significant step in the company’s evolving freighter strategy.
