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Aircastle Reports $34 Million Net Income Amid Aviation Supply Crunch

Aircastle posted $34 million in net income for the first quarter of 2026, navigating a market defined by volatile fuel costs and persistent aircraft supply shortages. The Stamford-based lessor leveraged high demand for flight assets to secure $1 billion in new financing, bolstering its liquidity position.

Aircastle Reports $34 Million Net Income Amid Aviation Supply Crunch
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The company reported total revenues of $236 million for the three months ending May 31, 2026, marking a period where lease rental revenue climbed 6% compared to the same quarter last year. CEO Mike Inglese noted that while conflict-related fuel prices continue to pressure airline profitability, the scarcity of available aircraft has sustained high asset values, providing a buffer for the firm’s leasing operations.

During the quarter, Aircastle acquired four aircraft for $117 million while divesting five others for $114 million, generating $11 million in gains. With 98% of its debt now unsecured, the company maintains a liquidity cushion of $2.6 billion as of July 1. Management intends to maintain a disciplined capital deployment strategy throughout the year, backed by the support of shareholders Marubeni Corporation and Mizuho Leasing.

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