Air Lease Corporation: Company Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name
- Air Lease Corporation (ALC)
Mission
- Principally engaged in purchasing new commercial aircraft and leasing them to airline customers worldwide through customized leasing and financing solutions.
Founded
- Founded in 2010.
Key People
- John L. Plueger: Chief Executive Officer and President
- Steven F. Udvar-Házy: Executive Chairman of the Board
- Gregory B. Willis, CPA: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Carol Forsyte: Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer
Headquarters
- 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Ste. 1000N, Los Angeles, CA 90067, U.S.A.
Number of Employees
- No information is available.
Revenue
- Rental revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024: $625 million.
Notable Attributes
- ALC is known for its activities in purchasing and leasing commercial aircraft.
- It maintains a young fleet and has significant orders with leading manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus.
Products
Product Offerings
- Aircraft Leasing: Providing commercial aircraft for lease to airlines worldwide.
High-Level Description
- ALC specializes in the leasing of modern, fuel-efficient narrowbody and widebody aircraft to airlines globally. These aircraft are leased on long-term agreements to optimize fleet operations for airlines.
Key Features
- A meta-focus on new technology aircraft to ensure fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
- Leasing solutions are customized to meet airline customer needs.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments in the Company
- Aircraft Investments: As of September 30, 2024, the fleet includes 485 owned and 64 managed aircraft; 287 new aircraft on order through 2029.
- Fleet Expansion: Delivery of 20 aircraft from the orderbook in the third quarter, including new models from Airbus and Boeing.
- Sales and Financing Activities: $300 million offering of 6.00% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D in September 2024.
New Products Launched
- No specific new products mentioned.
New Features Added to Existing Products
- No specific features mentioned.
New Partnerships
- No information is available.
Additional Key Information
Financial Overview
- ALC's total net book value of its fleet as of September 30, 2024, was $27.9 billion.
- The company ended the third quarter of 2024 with total debt financing, net of discounts and issuance costs, amounting to $20.2 billion.
Strategic Focus
- Emphasis on sustainability and modernizing fleet compositions to include environmentally conscious aircraft.
- ALC is actively replacing older, less efficient aircraft types with newer models that offer significant improvements in fuel burn efficiency.
Stock and Market Information
- Current stock price (as of November 12, 2024): $48.34
- Market Cap: $5.39 billion
- Listed on NYSE under ticker symbol: AL
This report encapsulates the strategic positioning and recent developments of Air Lease Corporation within the aircraft leasing industry, highlighting its growth prospects and commitment to environmental sustainability.