Leasing airlines and aircraft manufacturers provide the planes to the airline firms for rent. To ease financial constraints and expand their fleet sizes, several airlines, both domestic and international, have turned to the aircraft leasing strategy in recent decades. The two main categories of aircraft leasing are "wet" and "dry" leasing. Aircraft are often acquired for shorter periods through wet leasing, whereas longer periods are typically leased through dry leasing. Most of the time, the largest airlines will lease their planes from the manufacturers. The airplane leasing market on a worldwide scale is controlled by an Irish leasing business. More than half of the world's airplane leasing companies are located in Ireland.

Lessor and Lessee are the typical parties involved in a formal aircraft lease arrangement. In a leasing agreement, the lessor promises to rent out the aircraft to the lessee for a set amount of time in return for regular payments. Leasing planes instead of buying them is a common practice for airlines. Using its own funds, the leasing business buys the plane and then gives it to the operator for a set amount of money each month or year. The tenant is the owner. As mentioned, the airline typically pays a certain sum each month or year to utilize the plane in its own color scheme and under its own brand. However, in the last phase, the plane goes back to its owner after the lease expires. This is typically a punishment with a brief duration, no more than ten years.
There are five key benefits to leasing an airplane rather than buying one outright. These include having enough money on hand, being able to scale up quickly, having a consistent fleet, and spending less on maintenance. Leasing initially helps airlines pay down their debt. The result is more financial flexibility and improved cash flow. There are two main reasons why airlines and freight businesses lease aircraft first, to avoid the financial burden of buying them outright, and second, to temporarily enhance capacity. The expansion of budget airlines is one of the main forces propelling the aircraft leasing industry forward.
Using qualitative and quantitative data, the research paints a comprehensive picture of the market. It summarizes and predicts the worldwide market based on several segments. Along with that, it breaks down the market by five main regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), MEA, and South America, and it gives size and forecast estimations for each region from 2019 to 2028. Subsegmentation of the aircraft leasing market by nations and segments follows the regional segmentation. The research delves into the present trend and potential prospects in the region, as well as an analysis and prediction of 18 countries worldwide.
The research examines demand and supply side market elements, as well as the dynamics of the market (drivers, constraints, opportunities, and future trend) that will impact the market throughout the forecast period. After analyzing the political, economic, social, and technological aspects impacting the aircraft leasing market in North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America, the study offers a comprehensive PEST analysis for each of these regions.
Aircraft lessors were among the first to feel the effects of COVID-19 as they processed numerous deferral requests from airlines. The COVID-19 pandemic and the current difficult environment have caused these postponements to evolve into more involved lease restructurings in certain instances. Leasing companies used to have the option to reclaim their planes and try to sell them to other airlines in times of financial crisis. Lessors and lenders were able to be more accommodating because to the lack of demand for repossessed planes caused by the pandemic. Having an unhappy client on board was better than having none at all.
Major main companies in the airplane leasing sector have taken various green initiatives and modernized their fleets with NextGen aircraft, which has greatly reduced the industry's carbon emissions. The key actors have come together to conduct a joint census regarding increased attempts to pick ecologically friendly ways. One of these possibilities is to make more use of SAF when supplies grow and prices fall. As an example, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production reached 300 million liters in 2022, up from 100 million liters in 2021.
Report Coverage
Global Aircraft Leasing research report categorizes the market for global based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. Global Aircraft Leasing report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global market. Recent market developments and Aircraft Leasing competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key Aircraft Leasing market players and analyses their core competencies in each global market sub-segments.
| REPORT ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2017-2030 |
| Base Year | 2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2022-2030 |
| Historical Period | 2017-2021 |
| Unit | Value (USD Billion) |
| Key Companies Profiled | AerCap, Air Lease Corporation, Aviation Capital Group, BOC Aviation, Boeing Capital Corporation, BBAM LLC, CIT Aerospace, Inc., Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd., Flying Leasing Limited, GE Capital Aviation Services, Goshawk Aviation Limited, International Lease Finance Corporation, Leasing Co. Ltd., Nordic Aviation Capital, Saab Aircraft Leasing, Sumitomo Mitsui Finance. |
| Segments Covered | • By Product |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization (equivalent to up to 3 analyst working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope |
Key Points Covered in the Report
- Market Revenue of Aircraft Leasing Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Market Forecast for Aircraft Leasing Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Regional Market Share and Revenue from 2021 to 2030.
- Country Market share within region from 2021 to 2030.
- Key Type and Application Revenue and forecast.
- Company Market Share Analysis, Aircraft Leasing competitive scenario, ranking, and detailed company
profiles. - Market driver, restraints, and detailed COVID-19 impact on Aircraft Leasing
Market
Competitive Environment:
The research provides an accurate study of the major organisations and companies operating in the global Aircraft Leasing market, along with a comparative evaluation based on their product portfolios, corporate summaries, geographic reach, business plans, Aircraft Leasing market shares in specific segments, and SWOT analyses. A detailed analysis of the firms' recent news and developments, such as product development, inventions, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and other activities, is also included in the study. This makes it possible to assess the level of market competition as a whole.
List of Major Market Participants
AerCap, Air Lease Corporation, Aviation Capital Group, BOC Aviation, Boeing Capital Corporation, BBAM LLC, CIT Aerospace, Inc., Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd., Flying Leasing Limited, GE Capital Aviation Services, Goshawk Aviation Limited, International Lease Finance Corporation, Leasing Co. Ltd., Nordic Aviation Capital, Saab Aircraft Leasing, Sumitomo Mitsui Finance.
Primary Target Market
- Market Players of Aircraft Leasing
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Third-party knowledge providers
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Market Segment:
This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2019 to 2030. INFINITIVE DATA EXPERT has segmented the global Aircraft Leasing market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Aircraft Leasing Market, By Lease
Dry Lease
Wet Lease
Global Aircraft Leasing market, By Application
Wide Body
Narrow Body
Global Aircraft Leasing market, Regional Analysis
- Europe: Germany, Uk, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe
- The Asia Pacific: China,Japan,India,South Korea,Australia,Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America: Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa
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