Welcome to our dedicated page for Air Lease news (Ticker: AL), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Air Lease stock.
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) is a global aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California, with airline customers throughout the world. This news page aggregates company-specific updates for AL, focusing on aircraft investments, lease placements, sales activity, financial results, and the company’s pending merger with a consortium-backed holding company.
Recent news releases highlight Air Lease’s ongoing aircraft deliveries from its orderbook with Airbus and Boeing, including new Airbus A220 and A321neo family aircraft and Boeing 737 and 787 models. The company regularly announces long-term lease agreements with airlines in various regions, such as Uzbekistan-based Qanot Sharq, startup Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways, and new airline Magnifica Air, illustrating how Air Lease places modern commercial aircraft with a diverse set of airline partners.
Investors following AL news will also find quarterly activity updates summarizing aircraft investments, sales to third-party buyers, and key portfolio metrics, as well as earnings releases that discuss rental revenue trends, gains on aircraft sales, insurance recoveries related to the former Russian fleet, and selected financial ratios. These disclosures provide insight into how the company’s fleet, orderbook, and financial performance are evolving over time.
A significant portion of recent news coverage relates to Air Lease’s definitive merger agreement with Sumisho Air Lease Corporation Designated Activity Company, a new holding company whose shares are held by Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital Limited, and affiliates of Apollo and Brookfield. News items describe the entry into the merger agreement, the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period, and stockholder approval of the transaction, along with the company’s expectation that the merger will close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
By monitoring this page, readers can review Air Lease’s official Business Wire announcements on fleet developments, customer partnerships, financial results, and the progress of the proposed acquisition, all in one place.
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) has announced that key executives will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan 2021 Industrials Conference. Scheduled for March 16, 2021, at 2:50 p.m. Eastern Time, the event will be accessible via a link on the company's Investors page. Notable speakers include Steven F. Udvar-Házy, John L. Plueger, and Gregory B. Willis. Attendees must register with their name and email to join the audio-only broadcast.
ALC is based in Los Angeles and specializes in aircraft leasing worldwide.
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) has priced a public offering of 300,000 shares of 4.65% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The offering's expected closing date is March 2, 2021. Dividends on the shares will accrue non-cumulatively at 4.65% until June 15, 2026, and will thereafter reset based on the Five-year U.S. Treasury Rate plus 4.076%. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including aircraft purchases and debt repayment.
Air Lease Corporation (AL) reported its financial results for Q4 and the year ending December 31, 2020. Total revenues decreased by 0.1% to $2.0 billion, while net income fell 12.9% to $501 million. Diluted earnings per share dropped 13.8% to $4.39. The company maintained a strong liquidity position of $7.7 billion despite challenges posed by COVID-19, which led to lease deferrals totaling $240.4 million. The CEO expressed confidence in long-term recovery for the airline industry and highlighted a robust portfolio of young, fuel-efficient aircraft, with $26.8 billion in committed future rentals.
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) has completed long-term lease agreements for two used Airbus A320-200 aircraft with Qanot Sharq Airlines, set for delivery in March. This marks the initial aircraft for the newly established Uzbek airline. ALC's Vice President, AJ Abedin, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, while Qanot Sharq's owner highlighted the importance of these aircraft for the airline's launch, which aims to ensure high safety and comfort standards for passengers. The statement also includes forward-looking elements about delivery dates.
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) has delivered two new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Sunwing Airlines on long-term lease. These deliveries, featuring advanced CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, represent ALC’s third and fourth Boeing 737-8 deliveries to Sunwing. ALC CEO John L. Plueger emphasized that these aircraft enhance efficiency and support environmental initiatives. Sunwing Airlines, which now has four 737-8s from ALC, looks forward to improving customer experience with these advanced, fuel-efficient planes.
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced the pricing of its public offering of $750 million in 0.70% senior unsecured medium-term notes, due February 15, 2024. The sale is set to close on January 26, 2021, subject to customary conditions. The notes will bear interest at 0.70% per annum, payable semi-annually starting August 15, 2021. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including aircraft purchases and debt repayment. The offering is under an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC.
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) provided an update on its operations in Q4 2020. As of December 31, 2020, the company owned 332 aircraft and managed 81, with an order for 361 new planes from Boeing and Airbus. Notable aircraft investments included the delivery of ten new aircraft totaling about $1.1 billion. The company also purchased and leased back additional aircraft. Furthermore, ALC issued $1.5 billion in senior unsecured notes, with two tranches due in 2026 and 2030 at fixed rates of 2.875% and 3.125%, respectively.
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) will hold a conference call on February 22, 2021, at 4:30 PM ET, to discuss its fourth-quarter and year-end 2020 financial results. Investors can join the call by dialing (855) 308-8321 domestically or (330) 863-3465 internationally, using passcode 7382239. The event will also be streamed live on the Air Lease website. Replay will be available from 7:30 PM ET on February 22 until 7:30 PM ET on March 1, with replay access numbers provided.
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced that CEO John L. Plueger will speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2021 Defense Outlook & Commercial Aerospace Forum on January 7, 2021, at 10:15 a.m. ET. The event will be held virtually and can be viewed live on the company’s website. Attendees are advised to register beforehand and download necessary audio software. Relevant materials for the session will be made available 15 minutes prior to the speech.
ALC is a premier aircraft leasing firm based in Los Angeles, catering to global airline clients.
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) has delivered a new Airbus A320-200neo to Peach Aviation Limited in Japan. This aircraft, equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A engines, marks the first of two A320-200neo leases scheduled for December 2020. In addition, Peach is set to receive two A321-200neo LRs from ALC in 2021 and 2022. ALC's Executive Chairman emphasizes the company's commitment to environmental sustainability through these fuel-efficient aircraft, enhancing Peach's operational capabilities.
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