Air Lease Corporation is an aircraft leasing company that purchases commercial jet aircraft and leases them to airlines across six continents. The company generates revenue primarily through long-term lease agreements with global carriers, supplemented by aircraft sales to third parties such as other leasing companies, financial services firms, and institutional investors. The firm also operates a fleet management business serving investors and portfolio owners.
As of December 31, 2025, Air Lease owned 490 aircraft, managed an additional 45 aircraft, and maintained 218 aircraft on order with manufacturers. This order book positions the company to expand its operational fleet significantly over coming years. The company serves airlines throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
Based in Los Angeles, California and incorporated in Delaware, Air Lease operates with a relatively lean workforce of 160 full-time employees, reflecting the capital-intensive and outsourced nature of aircraft leasing operations. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $7.3 billion, placing it within the mid-cap segment of the industrials sector.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.29 | $9.35 | +179.0% | |
| 2024 | $3.33 | $3.34 | -35.2% | |
| 2023 | $5.14 | $5.16 | +514.5% | |
| 2022 | $-1.24 | $-1.24 | -134.7% | |
| 2021 | $3.57 | $3.58 | +279.8% | |
| 2020 | $0.94 | $0.94 | -33.8% | |
| 2019 | $1.42 | $1.43 | +14.5% | |
| 2018 | $1.24 | $1.29 | -70.6% | |
| 2017 | $4.22 | $4.56 | +374.2% | |
| 2016 | $0.89 | $0.94 | +20.3% | |
| 2015 | $0.74 | $0.79 | +13.8% | |
| 2014 | $0.65 | $0.68 | +18.2% | |
| 2013 | $0.55 | $0.58 | +44.7% | |
| 2012 | $0.38 | $0.39 | -35.6% | |
| 2011 | $0.59 | $0.59 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-12 | 0001628280-26-007707 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-02-13 | 0001628280-25-005392 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-12-31 | 2024-02-15 | 0001628280-24-005037 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-12-31 | 2023-02-16 | 0001628280-23-003886 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-12-31 | 2022-02-17 | 0001628280-22-003016 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-02-22 | 0001558370-21-001372 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-02-14 | 0001558370-20-000836 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-12-31 | 2019-02-21 | 0001558370-19-000845 | SEC ↗ |
| 2017-12-31 | 2018-02-22 | 0001558370-18-000933 | SEC ↗ |
| 2016-12-31 | 2017-02-23 | 0001558370-17-000879 | SEC ↗ |
| 2015-12-31 | 2016-02-25 | 0001558370-16-003544 | SEC ↗ |