DUBLIN, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) has announced its major business transactions during the second quarter 2026:
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Signed 120 lease agreements, including 11 widebody aircraft, 47 narrowbody aircraft, 49 engines and 13 helicopters.
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Completed 33 purchases of 25 aircraft (including 9 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, 10 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, 5 Boeing 787-9s and 1 Embraer E195-E2 for AerCap’s owned portfolio), 5 engines for AerCap’s owned portfolio and 3 helicopters.
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Completed 49 sale transactions for 45 aircraft (including 15 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, 14 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, 1 Airbus A350, 2 Boeing 737NGs, 1 Boeing 787-8, 1 Boeing 767-300ERF and 1 Embraer E195-E2 from AerCap’s owned portfolio and 10 aircraft from AerCap’s managed portfolio), 2 engines (including 1 engine from AerCap’s owned portfolio and 1 engine from AerCap’s managed portfolio) and 2 helicopters.
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Signed financing transactions for approximately $2.2 billion.
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Repurchased approximately 4.9 million shares, at an average price of $141.24 per share, for a total of approximately $691 million.
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Declared quarterly cash dividend on ordinary shares of $0.40 per share.
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is headquartered in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Memphis, Singapore, Miami, London, Dubai, Shanghai, Amsterdam and other locations around the world.
Forward-Looking Statements
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