Aircraft Leasing Soars: Industry Set for Record-Breaking 2025

The aircraft leasing market is poised for unprecedented growth in 2025, with projections indicating a surge to $210.4 billion, an 8.8% increase from 2024. Major lessors are managing portfolios valued at over $300 billion, with industry leaders like AerCap and Avolon dominating the landscape. The sector's resilience is fueled by increasing air travel demand, fleet modernization efforts, and the expansion of low-cost carriers. Despite challenges such as higher funding costs, lease yields are improving, and aircraft values remain firm. Analysts predict a stable credit rating environment for lessors, supported by strong global travel trends and ongoing supply-demand imbalances in commercial aircraft.

Sources: The Business Research Company, Morningstar DBRS, AviatioA2Z