AerCap Holdings said it completed 286 transactions in the first quarter of 2026, spanning leasing, purchases and asset sales across its global portfolio.
The Dublin-based lessor signed 202 lease agreements during the quarter, including 22 widebody aircraft, 59 narrowbody aircraft, 102 engines and 19 helicopters, reflecting continued demand across multiple asset classes.
AerCap also expanded its owned portfolio through 32 purchases, acquiring 10 aircraft, 20 engines and two helicopters. The aircraft purchases included three Airbus A320neo family jets, five Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, one Boeing 787-9 and one Embraer E195-E2.
At the same time, the company continued to actively manage its fleet through disposals, completing 52 sale transactions covering 47 aircraft, four engines and one helicopter. Aircraft sales included a mix of types such as 14 Airbus A320 family aircraft, 12 A320neo family jets, three Airbus A330s, one Airbus A350, one Boeing 737NG, three Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, one Boeing 787-8, one Boeing 767-300ER, one Boeing 777-300ER and one Embraer E195-E2 from its owned portfolio, as well as nine aircraft from its managed portfolio.
In engines, AerCap sold four units, including two from its owned portfolio and two from managed assets.
Alongside its fleet activity, AerCap signed financing transactions worth approximately $3bn during the quarter. The company also returned capital to shareholders, repurchasing around 5.4m shares at an average price of $139.06 per share for a total of about $745m, and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share.
AerCap said it will report its first-quarter 2026 financial results on April 29, with the earnings release scheduled before US markets open. The company will host a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.