Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation DUBLIN, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap" or the "Company") (NYSE: AER) today announced it has signed a seven-year agreement with GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) to provide lease pool management services for the GE9X engine. The agreement also extends AerCap's ongoing lease pool support for GEnx, GE90, CF6 and CF34 engines. "This agreement further strengthens our partnership with GE Aerospace and extends our engine leasing relationship into the next ...

Group 1 - The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded nearly $10 million to over 236 students since its inception in 2011, with the 2025 recipients receiving $10,000 per year for up to four years towards college expenses [1][2] - The scholarship program is recognized nationally as a top college scholarship, recently cited by Forbes.com, and aims to foster leadership and civic responsibility among students [2] - The program has been running for 15 years and has supported students from 42 states attending more than 120 undergraduate campuses [1][2] Group 2 - To qualify for the scholarship, students must demonstrate leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited institution [5] - The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing President Reagan's legacy and principles, including individual liberty and economic opportunity [4][6] - GE Aerospace is a global leader in aerospace propulsion and services, with a significant installed base of commercial and military aircraft engines, and is committed to innovation in the field [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong second quarter with revenue exceeding $10 billion, up 23% year-over-year, and profit reaching $2.3 billion, an increase of 23% [44] - Orders were up 27%, with commercial engine services (CES) growing 30% and defense propulsion technologies (DPT) up 7% [44] - Free cash flow nearly doubled to $2.1 billion compared to the previous year [44] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - CES services revenue increased by nearly 30% year-over-year, driven by internal shop visit revenue up more than 20% and spare parts revenue up over 25% [25] - DPT revenue grew 6%, with defense and systems up 6% and propulsion and additive technologies up 9% [48] - CES margins expanded by 50 basis points to 27.9%, while DPT margins declined by 20 basis points to 14.1% [47][48] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects air traffic growth to outpace global GDP, particularly in Asia Pacific and the Middle East [16] - The commercial services backlog has increased to over $140 billion, supporting growth for years to come [16] - The defense sector is seeing solid momentum globally, with increased funding for key defense propulsion initiatives [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to ramp up services and equipment to support customer fleets while fulfilling strong demand for new engines [19] - Investments of over $1 billion are planned for MRO and component repair facilities over the next five years [23] - The company is focused on enhancing engine performance and expanding its supply chain and service networks [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management raised the 2025 guidance across the board, expecting total revenue growth in the mid-teens, up from low double digits [49] - The outlook for 2028 has also been raised, with expectations for adjusted EPS reaching approximately $8.40 and operating profit around $11.5 billion [42] - Management expressed optimism about the company's trajectory, citing strong fundamentals and a robust order backlog [16][42] Other Important Information - The company is investing approximately $3 billion in R&D in 2025, which is 6-8% of revenue [29] - The company has a life of program win rate of 75% for GE9X engines, indicating strong demand [26] - The company is effectively sold out through the rest of the decade for commercial and defense engines [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you reconcile the second half EBIT decline? - Management explained that while the second half EBIT is expected to be lower, the overall year is projected to see strong profit growth, with a better-than-expected second quarter contributing to raised revenue expectations [80][84] Question: What are the pricing assumptions for 2024-2028? - Management indicated that pricing is expected to offset inflation, with mid-single-digit pricing dynamics anticipated as the company moves beyond product launches [92][93] Question: What is the baseline for retirement rates? - Management acknowledged that retirements have been low but expect an increase as the fleet ages, with assumptions built around new aircraft deliveries and departure growth [95]