When did AerCap acquire ILFC?
Amsterdam, Netherlands; May 14, 2014 – AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) has completed its previously announced acquisition of International Lease Finance Corporation (“ILFC”) from American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”) (NYSE: AIG).
Who bought ILFC?
AerCap Holdings NV
AerCap Holdings NV completed its $7.6 billion purchase of International Lease Finance Corp., creating the largest independent jet-leasing firm and a windfall for seller American International Group Inc.
Who is the CEO of AerCap?
Aengus Kelly (May 18, 2011–)AerCap / CEO
Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap, accepts the award, Airline Economics ‘CEO of the Year’ at the Aviation 100 Global Leaders Awards 2018.
Who owns AerCap holdings?
General Electric
Its assets include wide-body aircraft, regional jets, cargo aircraft, aircraft engines, and helicopters. General Electric owns 45.4% of the company.
What happened to Guinness Peat Aviation?
Downfall. The decision to float the company on the stock market in 1992, during an aviation industry downturn following the 1991 Gulf War, proved disastrous, as international financial institutions refused to buy shares.
Is AerCap public?
AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and has its headquarters in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Los Angeles, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Seattle and Toulouse.
Who started aercap?
Tony Ryan
History. Aercap traces its history to Guinness Peat Aviation, founded in 1975 by Tony Ryan. In 1998, it became AERFI after a bailout from Texas Pacific Group. In 2000, it was acquired by Debis AirFinance, owned by Daimler Chrysler, for $750 million.
Why are aircraft leasing companies in Ireland?
A favourable corporate tax regime, double tax treaties, first-rate infrastructure, highly skilled talent pool and rich aviation heritage, are among the reasons why the Irish aviation market has grown exponentially in recent years.
How many aircraft lease companies in Ireland?
Using the database of the accounts available for the 848 Irish-resident aircraft leasing companies, we undertook a range of analyses, the results of which are presented below.
Where is aercap located?
Dublin
It has its headquarters in Dublin, and offices in Shannon, Los Angeles, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai and Abu Dhabi.