AerCap Holdings N.V. Annual General Meeting Approves Appointment of New Non-Executive Board Member and Re-appointment of Three Non-Executive Directors

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AerCap (NYSE: AER) announced outcomes from its Annual General Meeting held on April 15, 2026. The AGM appointed Doug Parker as a Non-Executive Director and re-appointed Non-Executive Directors Stacey Cartwright, Rita Forst, and Robert Warden.

Julian (Brad) Branch retired from the Board effective at the close of the 2026 AGM. Management highlighted Mr. Parker's 35 years of aviation experience as a key addition to the Board.

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• Doug Parker appointed Non-Executive Director (April 15, 2026)
• 35 years of aviation industry experience added to the Board
• Re-appointment of 3 Non-Executive Directors adds governance continuity

Negative

• Retirement of Brad Branch removes 8 years of Board tenure

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DUBLIN, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap") (NYSE: AER) today announced that its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) held on April 15, 2026, appointed Doug Parker as Non-Executive Director to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), together with the re-appointment of Non-Executive Directors Stacey Cartwright, Rita Forst, and Robert (Bob) Warden.

Julian (Brad) Branch has retired from the Board with effect from the close of the Company's 2026 AGM.

Aengus Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of AerCap, said, "I am delighted to welcome Doug Parker to the Board. With more than 35 years of aviation industry experience, including his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines, Doug brings deep insight and perspective that the Board believes will greatly benefit AerCap."

"I would also like to sincerely thank Brad Branch for his excellent counsel and guidance over his eight years of service to the Board," added Mr. Kelly.

About AerCap

AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is headquartered in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Memphis, Miami, Singapore, London, Dubai, Shanghai, Amsterdam and other locations around the world.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements, estimates and forecasts with respect to future performance and events. These statements, estimates and forecasts are "forward-looking statements". In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "might," "should," "expect," "plan," "intend," "will," "aim," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "potential" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are based on various underlying assumptions and expectations and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the availability of capital to us and to our customers and changes in interest rates; the ability of our lessees and potential lessees to make lease payments to us; our ability to successfully negotiate flight equipment (which includes aircraft, engines and helicopters) purchases, sales and leases, to collect outstanding amounts due and to repossess flight equipment under defaulted leases, and to control costs and expenses; changes in the overall demand for commercial aviation leasing and aviation asset management services; the continued impacts of the Ukraine Conflict, including the resulting sanctions by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and other countries, on our business and results of operations, financial condition and cash flows; the effects of terrorist attacks on the aviation industry and on our operations; the economic condition of the global airline and cargo industry and economic and political conditions; the impact of hostilities in the Middle East, or any escalation thereof, on the aviation industry or our business; trade tensions, including U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures by the European Union, China and other countries, and the resulting geopolitical uncertainty; development of increased government regulation, including travel restrictions, sanctions, regulation of trade and the imposition of import and export controls, tariffs and other trade barriers; a downgrade in any of our credit ratings; competitive pressures within the industry; regulatory changes affecting commercial flight equipment operators, flight equipment maintenance, engine standards, accounting standards and taxes; and disruptions and security breaches affecting our information systems or the information systems of our third-party providers.

As a result, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate or correct. These and other important factors and risks are discussed in AerCap's annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future performance or events described in the forward-looking statements in this press release might not occur. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake any obligation to, and will not, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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SOURCE AerCap Holdings N.V.

FAQ

Who was appointed to the AerCap board at the April 15, 2026 AGM (AER)?

Doug Parker was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on April 15, 2026. According to AerCap, the appointment adds a director with more than 35 years of aviation industry experience to the Board, strengthening industry expertise.

Which directors were re-appointed to AerCap's board at the April 15, 2026 AGM (AER)?

Stacey Cartwright, Rita Forst, and Robert Warden were re-appointed as Non-Executive Directors. According to AerCap, these re-appointments maintain Board continuity following the AGM held on April 15, 2026.

What change in board membership did AerCap (AER) announce on April 15, 2026?

AerCap announced the appointment of Doug Parker and the re-appointment of three directors at the AGM. According to AerCap, Julian (Brad) Branch retired effective at the close of the company's 2026 AGM.

How might Doug Parker's appointment affect AerCap's board composition (AER)?

The appointment adds aviation leadership experience and sector perspective to the Board. According to AerCap, Mr. Parker brings over 35 years of aviation industry experience, including prior CEO experience, to board deliberations.

When did Brad Branch retire from AerCap's board and what was his tenure (AER)?

Brad Branch retired effective at the close of the 2026 AGM on April 15, 2026. According to AerCap, he served on the Board for eight years and was thanked for his counsel and guidance.

Does AerCap (AER) describe the reasons for the board changes announced April 15, 2026?

AerCap framed the changes as appointments, re-appointments, and a retirement tied to the AGM. According to AerCap, Doug Parker's aviation experience was highlighted as beneficial, while Brad Branch was thanked for his eight years of service.