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AerCap Delivers First of Twenty New Airbus A321LR Aircraft to Etihad Airways
DUBLIN, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap") (NYSE: AER) has announced today that it has delivered the first of twenty new Airbus A321LR aircraft on lease to Etihad Airways ("Etihad"). The aircraft was delivered to Etihad during a special ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft will be the first A321LR to be inducted into Etihad's fleet, and features bespoke cabin interiors with private First Suites, lie-flat Business seats and next generation Economy class seats, including ultra-modern 4K touchscreens and high-speed Wi-Fi, offering guests unparalleled levels of comfort on a narrowbody aircraft. Speaking during the ceremony in Hamburg, Peter Anderson, CCO of AerCap, said, "We take immense pride in playing a role as Etihad expands its fleet and extends its reach from its home in Abu Dhabi's iconic Zayed International Airport. After announcing record results and achieving record-breaking customer satisfaction scores, Etihad is now poised to build on that success with its new state-of-the-art A321LR fleet. These aircraft will enable further network expansion, offering exceptional performance, extended range, and improved fuel-efficiency, while enhancing the travel experience across all cabins for customers worldwide," "We wish Etihad continued success in the years ahead, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership as this new chapter unfolds." added Mr. Anderson. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said: "The arrival of our first Airbus A321LR marks a transformative step in advancing our growth strategy. This state-of-the-art narrowbody aircraft brings widebody luxury to short and medium-haul routes, featuring First Suites, lie-flat Business seats, and upgraded Economy comfort, paired with high-speed Wi-Fi and cutting-edge entertainment. Its medium-haul capability and operational efficiency empower us to boost flight frequencies and unlock new destinations, delivering seamless connectivity and an elevated guest experience across our growing global network." Benoît de Saint-Exupéry. Executive Vice President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business, said, "The delivery of Etihad's first Airbus A321LR, on lease from AerCap, is a powerful symbol of innovation and partnership, strengthening the long-standing relationship between Airbus and the UAE. This aircraft sets a new standard for comfort in the single-aisle category and paves the way for increased connectivity as Etihad expands its operations from its Abu Dhabi hub." AerCap is the world's largest Airbus A320neo Family lessor, with 580 owned, on order and managed aircraft. 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 based in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Miami, Singapore, Amsterdam, London, Shanghai, Dubai and other locations around the world. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements, estimates and forecasts with respect to future performance and events. These statements, estimates and forecasts are "forward-looking statements". In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "might," "should," "expect," "plan," "intend," "will," "aim," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "potential" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are based on various underlying assumptions and expectations and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the availability of capital to us and to our customers and changes in interest rates; the ability of our lessees and potential lessees to make lease payments to us; our ability to successfully negotiate flight equipment (which includes aircraft, engines and helicopters) purchases, sales and leases, to collect outstanding amounts due and to repossess flight equipment under defaulted leases, and to control costs and expenses; changes in the overall demand for commercial aviation leasing and aviation asset management services; the continued impacts of the Ukraine Conflict, including the resulting sanctions by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and other countries, on our business and results of operations, financial condition and cash flows; the effects of terrorist attacks on the aviation industry and on our operations; the economic condition of the global airline and cargo industry and economic and political conditions; the impact of hostilities in the Middle East, or any escalation thereof, on the aviation industry or our business; trade tensions, including U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures by the European Union, China and other countries, and the resulting geopolitical uncertainty; development of increased government regulation, including travel restrictions, sanctions, regulation of trade and the imposition of import and export controls, tariffs and other trade barriers; a downgrade in any of our credit ratings; competitive pressures within the industry; regulatory changes affecting commercial flight equipment operators, flight equipment maintenance, engine standards, accounting standards and taxes; and disruptions and security breaches affecting our information systems or the information systems of our third-party providers. As a result, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate or correct. These and other important factors and risks are discussed in AerCap's annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future performance or events described in the forward-looking statements in this press release might not occur. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake any obligation to, and will not, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 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The National
24-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Etihad Airways brings first-class luxury to small planes in rare move
Etihad Airways took delivery of its first Airbus A321LR in Hamburg on Thursday, featuring first-class seats on a small plane – a departure from industry norms, where premium cabins are typically found on long-haul flights aboard wide-body aircraft. This is the first of 20 A321LR aircraft to join Etihad's fleet, leased from AerCap, the world's largest aircraft lessor, the airline said on Thursday. Commercial flights start on August 1. The Abu Dhabi-based airline is known for its ultra-luxury product, The Residence – a three-room configuration featuring a private bedroom, an en suite shower and a living area with a Savoy-trained personal butler – available on the mammoth double-decker Airbus A380. Now, Etihad is introducing a first-class suite on its long-range, single-aisle A321LR jet, flying short-to-medium-haul routes. Analysts say the ambitious cabin layout is unusual in the industry. 'It's extremely rare,' said Linus Bauer, founder and managing director of UAE-based boutique aviation consultancy BAA & Partners. The A321LR and longer-range A321XLR aircraft have been mainly positioned as 'premium-capable narrowbodies, but first-class installations remain an exception', he said. 'Typically, first class is the domain of wide-body, long-haul aircraft where both cabin space and yield potential justify the added cost and real estate,' he said. First class has increasingly become a niche product and many airlines have ceased offering it on their long-haul routes, said John Strickland, aviation analyst and director of JLS Consulting. 'That said, there is a core market in the Gulf region which Etihad can tap,' he said. 'Back to the game' Etihad Airways' boss said the first-class offering on narrow-body jets will be a game-changer for the airline. 'I'm 100 per cent confident that the product we've designed is going to be wow for first-class customers in a narrow-body … Etihad is back to the game,' Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad's chief executive, told The National ahead of the delivery. 'It's not about the size of the plane that you cannot create a first-class experience. It's all about execution and the product you offer.' Amenities in the new first-class suite include two private, enclosed spaces with sliding doors, lie-flat beds and companion seating, along with a large 20in 4K screen for entertainment, with Bluetooth pairing and wireless charging. 'Today marks an extraordinary moment for Etihad as we welcome an aircraft that changes everything we thought possible on a single-aisle plane,' Mr Neves said. 'The A321LR enables us to serve more destinations with the same premium experience.' A321LR routes Etihad's A321LR will operate from Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport to short- and medium-haul destinations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It will initially fly to Phuket before expanding service to Algiers, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Kolkata, Krabi, Krakow, Medan, Milan, Paris, Phnom Penh, Tunis and Zurich. An additional nine A321LR aircraft will be delivered throughout 2025, supporting the airline's ambitious growth plans to carry 38 million passengers annually by the end of the decade. This target has been revised up from a previous goal of 33 million and forms part of its Journey 2030 strategy, which also calls for doubling its fleet size. Etihad is aggressively expanding its network, having launched or announced 27 new routes this year. The A321LR is a longer-range variant of Airbus' A321neo. The aircraft has a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles (7,400km), thanks to three additional centre tanks that store extra fuel. Airbus says airlines can configure the A321LR cabin with layouts ranging from a single-class arrangement to multi-class set-ups featuring full-flat premium seats. Luxury in smaller confines Etihad seems to be using the A321LR features as a differentiator in the market, rather than a people-mover, analysts said. 'This isn't just about seat segmentation. It's a continuation of Etihad's boutique pivot – an identity centred around bespoke, high-touch experiences, especially post-pandemic,' Mr Bauer said. 'In the age of upgauging and densification, this is a contrarian move – but one that could carve out a defensible niche.' The product is also a differentiator on popular, high-yield, regional routes with high competition. Putting the premium experiences associated with large planes on to narrow-bodies helps airlines like Etihad to preserve brand consistency across the board, Mr Linus said. 'For Etihad, a first class suite on a narrowbody ensures continuity with its wide-body experience and upsells to ultra-high-net worth individuals or VIPs travelling regionally or connecting onward in premium cabins,' he said. A321LR features First Suites: private, enclosed spaces with sliding doors, fully-flat beds. Each window-facing suite features a 20in 4K screen, Bluetooth pairing, wireless charging, and additional space for a companion to sit. Business Class: features 14 wide-body-style seats with a 17.3in 4K screen, Bluetooth headphone pairing and wireless charging. Economy Class: 144 seats that are 18.4in wide, with a five-inch recline, 13.3in, 4K touchscreens and USB charging.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Air Lease Corporation (AL): A Bull Case Theory
We came across a bullish thesis on Air Lease Corporation on by singletrack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on AL. Air Lease Corporation's share was trading at $56.93 as of July 21st. AL's trailing and forward P/E were 9.95 and 14.22 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. Dabarti CGI/ Air Lease Corporation (AL), founded by aviation pioneer Steven Udvar-Házy, operates a resilient, scaled aircraft leasing business built on acquiring new planes with investment-grade debt and leasing them long-term to over 200 airlines in 70 countries. As of Q1 2025, AL owns 487 aircraft worth $28.6 billion, with an average fleet age of 4.7 years and a 7.2-year lease term, while managing another 57 planes. Its forward orderbook of 269 aircraft, equivalent to 50% of its current fleet, is already 62% placed, with all deliveries through 2026 fully committed, providing predictable cash flows. Industry dynamics are favorable, with the share of leased aircraft rising from 32% in 2004 to 50% in 2024, supply remaining constrained, and pandemic-era low-rate leases rolling off. These factors support Air Lease's expected 150–200 basis points of yield expansion over the next few years. Despite these structural tailwinds, AL trades at just 10x earnings and 0.77x tangible book, a discount to AerCap at 9.4x and 1.3x, reflecting slower book value compounding and less transparent capital allocation. However, AL's growth trajectory is compelling: deploying its $17 billion orderbook could expand its asset base to $50 billion by 2029, generating $2.7 billion in operating cash flow—or $24 per share—translating into a potential stock price of $89. With minimal dilution risk, strong demand-supply fundamentals, and rising lease yields, AL offers an attractive risk/reward profile, combining downside protection with meaningful upside potential as the company executes its growth strategy. Previously we covered a bullish thesis on Air Lease Corporation (AL) by Value Don't Lie in May 2025, which highlighted AL's scaled aircraft leasing platform, robust forward orderbook, and structural tailwinds supporting yield expansion and cash flow growth. The company's stock price has appreciated approximately by 0.4% since our coverage. This is because the thesis has yet to fully play out, with growth drivers remaining intact. Singletrack shares an identical view but emphasizes AL's valuation gap to AerCap as a key rerating catalyst. Air Lease Corporation is not on our list of the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 37 hedge fund portfolios held AL at the end of the first quarter which was 30 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of AL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 8 Best Wide Moat Stocks to Buy Now and 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock. Disclosure: None. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AerCap Holdings N.V. To Release Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on July 30, 2025
DUBLIN, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap" or the "Company") (NYSE: AER) today announced it will host a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to review its second quarter 2025 financial results. AerCap's second quarter 2025 earnings press release will be released before financial markets open in the United States on July 30, 2025. A copy of the press release will be posted on the "Investors" section of AerCap's website at At the same time, the presentation slides for the conference call will also be posted on AerCap's website. The call can be accessed live by dialing (U.S./Canada) +1 646-828-8193 or (International) +353 1 246 5638 and referencing code 6607713 at least 5 minutes before start time, or by visiting AerCap's website at under "Investors". The webcast replay will be archived on the "Investors" section of the company's website for one year. 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 based in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Miami, Singapore, Memphis, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Dubai and other locations around the world. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements, estimates and forecasts with respect to future performance and events. These statements, estimates and forecasts are "forward-looking statements". In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "might," "should," "expect," "plan," "intend," "will," "aim," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "potential" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are based on various underlying assumptions and expectations and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the availability of capital to us and to our customers and changes in interest rates; the ability of our lessees and potential lessees to make lease payments to us; our ability to successfully negotiate flight equipment (which includes aircraft, engines and helicopters) purchases, sales and leases, to collect outstanding amounts due and to repossess flight equipment under defaulted leases, and to control costs and expenses; changes in the overall demand for commercial aviation leasing and aviation asset management services; the continued impacts of the Ukraine Conflict, including the resulting sanctions by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and other countries, on our business and results of operations, financial condition and cash flows; the effects of terrorist attacks on the aviation industry and on our operations; the economic condition of the global airline and cargo industry and economic and political conditions; the impact of hostilities in the Middle East, or any escalation thereof, on the aviation industry or our business; trade tensions, including U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures by China and other countries, and the resulting geopolitical uncertainty; development of increased government regulation, including travel restrictions, sanctions, regulation of trade and the imposition of import and export controls, tariffs and other trade barriers; a downgrade in any of our credit ratings; competitive pressures within the industry; regulatory changes affecting commercial flight equipment operators, flight equipment maintenance, engine standards, accounting standards and taxes; and disruptions and security breaches affecting our information systems or the information systems of our third-party providers. As a result, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate or correct. These and other important factors and risks are discussed in AerCap's annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future performance or events described in the forward-looking statements in this press release might not occur. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake any obligation to, and will not, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 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Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
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AerCap (AER) and Air France KLM Negotiate LEAP Engine Leasing Venture
AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) is one of the 11 best industrial stocks to buy right now. On June 17, the company announced it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M). A side view of a large commercial aircraft taking off from a modern airport runway. The two are in discussions about forming a joint venture to lease LEAP engines. The initiative seeks to support AFI KLM E&M's LEAP premier MRO customers by ensuring operational continuity for Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX operators. Under the proposed joint venture, both companies will own and manage a pool of LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B spare engines. The engines will come in handy to ensure uninterrupted operations for airlines whose aircraft engines are undergoing quick-turn or performance restoration. The joint venture builds on a strong relationship between AerCap and AFI KLM in the field of lease engine support. It also builds on core strengths such as AerCap's expertise in aircraft and engine leasing and asset management and AFI KLM experience as an airline-affiliated MRO. AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) is a global aircraft leasing company engaged in the leasing, financing, sale, and management of commercial aircraft and engines. It operates through a single segment—Commercial Flight Equipment—and also offers engine leasing, aircraft parts, and asset management services. Its operations span the UK, U.S., and other international markets. While we acknowledge the potential of AER as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
