Air Lease (US:AL) ZACKSยท2025-10-07 18:11Core Insights - Air Lease Corporation (AL) provided an update on its aircraft investments, sales, and financing activities for Q3 2025, highlighting a strong fleet growth and sales activity driving top-line growth [1][3] Fleet and Aircraft Investments - As of September 30, 2025, Air Lease's fleet comprised 503 owned aircraft and 50 managed aircraft, with commitments to purchase 228 additional aircraft from Boeing and Airbus scheduled for delivery through 2031 [1][6] - In Q3 2025, AL delivered 13 new aircraft, including two Airbus A220s, two Airbus A321neos, six Boeing 737-8s, and three Boeing 737-9s, and sold five aircraft to third-party buyers [2][6] - Total aircraft investments in Q3 2025 reached $685 million, primarily occurring in the first half of the quarter [2][6] Financial Performance - AL gained $60 million from settlements with insurers regarding claims related to its former Russian fleet [2][6] - The company is expected to report its Q3 2025 earnings on November 3, 2025, after market close [3] Stock Performance - Air Lease currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) and has seen its stock price increase by 32.2% year-to-date, outperforming the Zacks Transportation - Equipment and Leasing industry's growth of 13.5% [4]