Aircraft Leasing Market Scope and Size by 2031
The Aircraft Leasing Market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.8% from 2023 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2023 to US$ XX Million by 2031.
The report is segmented by Aircraft Type (Wide Body, Narrow Body, Regional Aircraft); Leasing Type (Wet Leasing, Dry Leasing). The global analysis is further broken-down at regional level and major countries. The Report Offers the Value in USD for the above analysis and segments.
Purpose of the ReportThe report Aircraft Leasing Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:
- Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
- Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
- Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.
Aircraft Leasing Market Segmentation
Aircraft Type- Wide Body
- Narrow Body
- Regional Aircraft
- Wet Leasing
- Dry Leasing
Strategic Insights
Aircraft Leasing Market Growth Drivers- Fleet Modernization Imperative: Airlines are aggressively pursuing fleet renewal to enhance operational efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and lower carbon emissions. The growing economic pressure to optimize fleet performance is driving increased aircraft leasing activity. Leasing provides airlines flexibility to rapidly upgrade technology without massive capital investments, enabling carriers to adapt quickly to changing market dynamics and stringent environmental regulations.
- Rising Emerging Market Demand: Rapid economic growth in Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern regions is fueling unprecedented aviation expansion. Emerging markets are experiencing a surge in air travel demand, creating substantial requirements for new aircraft. Leasing companies offer these growing airlines cost-effective access to modern fleet technologies, mitigating substantial upfront procurement expenses and enabling accelerated market entry with lower financial barriers.
- Sustainable Aviation Leasing: Environmental considerations are transforming aircraft leasing models. Leasing companies are increasingly prioritizing next-generation fuel-efficient and low-emission aircraft. This trend reflects growing regulatory pressures and airline commitments to reduce carbon footprints. Advanced lease structures now incorporate sustainability metrics, incentivizing investments in technologically progressive, environmentally responsible aircraft platforms.
- Digital Transformation in Leasing: Technological innovation is revolutionizing aircraft leasing through advanced data analytics, predictive maintenance, and sophisticated fleet management platforms. Leasing companies are leveraging artificial intelligence, blockchain, and real-time monitoring systems to enhance asset tracking, optimize maintenance schedules, and provide more transparent, efficient leasing solutions. This digital evolution is improving risk management and creating more dynamic leasing ecosystems.
- Electric and Hydrogen Aircraft Potential: Emerging electric and hydrogen propulsion technologies represent a transformative opportunity for aircraft leasing markets. As breakthrough technological developments progress, leasing companies can position themselves at the forefront of sustainable aviation innovation. Early investments in these emerging aircraft technologies could provide substantial competitive advantages, enabling lessor portfolios to align with future environmental and operational requirements.
- Specialized Lease Structures: Innovative lease configurations targeting specific market segments present significant growth opportunities. Tailored leasing solutions for regional carriers, cargo operators, and specialized aviation services can unlock new revenue streams. Customized lease terms addressing unique operational requirements, such as short-term commitments, flexible maintenance provisions, and technology-specific arrangements, can attract diverse airline customers seeking more adaptable fleet management strategies.
Market Report Scope
Key Selling Points
- Comprehensive Coverage: The report comprehensively covers the analysis of products, services, types, and end users of the Aircraft Leasing Market, providing a holistic landscape.
- Expert Analysis: The report is compiled based on the in-depth understanding of industry experts and analysts.
- Up-to-date Information: The report assures business relevance due to its coverage of recent information and data trends.
- Customization Options: This report can be customized to cater to specific client requirements and suit the business strategies aptly.
The research report on the Aircraft Leasing Market can, therefore, help spearhead the trail of decoding and understanding the industry scenario and growth prospects. Although there can be a few valid concerns, the overall benefits of this report tend to outweigh the disadvantages.
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Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
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Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Aircraft Leasing Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 7.8% from 2023 to 2031
The major factors driving the aircraft leasing market are:
1. Introduction of Low Cost Carriers (LCCs)
2. Rising Share of Leased Fleet
Some of the major trends driving the aircraft leasing market are:
1. Rising Global Aircraft Fleet
2. Rising Demand for Air Travel
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Some of the customization options available based on request are additional 3–5 company profiles and country-specific analysis of 3–5 countries of your choice. Customizations are to be requested/discussed before making final order confirmation, as our team would review the same and check the feasibility.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Aircraft Leasing Market - By Aircraft Type
1.3.2 Aircraft Leasing Market - By Leasing Type
1.3.3 Aircraft Leasing Market - By Region
1.3.3.1 By Country
2. KEY TAKEAWAYS
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. AIRCRAFT LEASING MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.1 Threat of Substitute
4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.1 Competitive Rivalry
4.3. ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
4.4. EXPERT OPINIONS
5. AIRCRAFT LEASING MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS
6. AIRCRAFT LEASING MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. AIRCRAFT LEASING - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. AIRCRAFT LEASING - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2027
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE
7. AIRCRAFT LEASING MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2027 - AIRCRAFT TYPE
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. AIRCRAFT TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. WIDE BODY
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Wide Body Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. NARROW BODY
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. Narrow Body Market Forecast and Analysis
8. AIRCRAFT LEASING MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2027 - LEASING TYPE
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. LEASING TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. WET LEASING
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Wet Leasing Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. DRY LEASING
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Dry Leasing Market Forecast and Analysis
9. AIRCRAFT LEASING MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2027 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1. NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1 North America Aircraft Leasing Market Overview
9.1.2 North America Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3 North America Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Aircraft Type
9.1.4 North America Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Leasing Type
9.1.5 North America Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1 United States Aircraft Leasing Market
9.1.5.1.1 United States Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.1.5.1.2 United States Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.1.5.2 Canada Aircraft Leasing Market
9.1.5.2.1 Canada Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.1.5.2.2 Canada Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.1.5.3 Mexico Aircraft Leasing Market
9.1.5.3.1 Mexico Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.1.5.3.2 Mexico Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.2. EUROPE
9.2.1 Europe Aircraft Leasing Market Overview
9.2.2 Europe Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3 Europe Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Aircraft Type
9.2.4 Europe Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Leasing Type
9.2.5 Europe Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1 Germany Aircraft Leasing Market
9.2.5.1.1 Germany Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.2.5.1.2 Germany Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.2.5.2 France Aircraft Leasing Market
9.2.5.2.1 France Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.2.5.2.2 France Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.2.5.3 Italy Aircraft Leasing Market
9.2.5.3.1 Italy Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.2.5.3.2 Italy Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.2.5.4 United Kingdom Aircraft Leasing Market
9.2.5.4.1 United Kingdom Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.2.5.4.2 United Kingdom Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.2.5.5 Russia Aircraft Leasing Market
9.2.5.5.1 Russia Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.2.5.5.2 Russia Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.2.5.6 Rest of Europe Aircraft Leasing Market
9.2.5.6.1 Rest of Europe Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.2.5.6.2 Rest of Europe Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Aircraft Leasing Market Overview
9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3 Asia-Pacific Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Aircraft Type
9.3.4 Asia-Pacific Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Leasing Type
9.3.5 Asia-Pacific Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1 Australia Aircraft Leasing Market
9.3.5.1.1 Australia Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.3.5.1.2 Australia Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.3.5.2 China Aircraft Leasing Market
9.3.5.2.1 China Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.3.5.2.2 China Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.3.5.3 India Aircraft Leasing Market
9.3.5.3.1 India Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.3.5.3.2 India Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.3.5.4 Japan Aircraft Leasing Market
9.3.5.4.1 Japan Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.3.5.4.2 Japan Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.3.5.5 South Korea Aircraft Leasing Market
9.3.5.5.1 South Korea Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.3.5.5.2 South Korea Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.3.5.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Aircraft Leasing Market
9.3.5.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.3.5.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1 Middle East and Africa Aircraft Leasing Market Overview
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3 Middle East and Africa Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Aircraft Type
9.4.4 Middle East and Africa Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Leasing Type
9.4.5 Middle East and Africa Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1 South Africa Aircraft Leasing Market
9.4.5.1.1 South Africa Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.4.5.1.2 South Africa Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia Aircraft Leasing Market
9.4.5.2.1 Saudi Arabia Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.4.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.4.5.3 U.A.E Aircraft Leasing Market
9.4.5.3.1 U.A.E Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.4.5.3.2 U.A.E Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Aircraft Leasing Market
9.4.5.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.4.5.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1 South and Central America Aircraft Leasing Market Overview
9.5.2 South and Central America Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3 South and Central America Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Aircraft Type
9.5.4 South and Central America Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Leasing Type
9.5.5 South and Central America Aircraft Leasing Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1 Brazil Aircraft Leasing Market
9.5.5.1.1 Brazil Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.5.5.1.2 Brazil Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.5.5.2 Argentina Aircraft Leasing Market
9.5.5.2.1 Argentina Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.5.5.2.2 Argentina Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
9.5.5.3 Rest of South and Central America Aircraft Leasing Market
9.5.5.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Aircraft Leasing Market by Aircraft Type
9.5.5.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Aircraft Leasing Market by Leasing Type
10. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
11. AIRCRAFT LEASING MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1. AERCAP HOLDINGS N.V.
11.1.1. Key Facts
11.1.2. Business Description
11.1.3. Products and Services
11.1.4. Financial Overview
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.1.6. Key Developments
11.2. AIR LEASE CORPORATION
11.2.1. Key Facts
11.2.2. Business Description
11.2.3. Products and Services
11.2.4. Financial Overview
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2.6. Key Developments
11.3. AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP (ACG)
11.3.1. Key Facts
11.3.2. Business Description
11.3.3. Products and Services
11.3.4. Financial Overview
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3.6. Key Developments
11.4. AVOLON
11.4.1. Key Facts
11.4.2. Business Description
11.4.3. Products and Services
11.4.4. Financial Overview
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4.6. Key Developments
11.5. BBAM AIRCRAFT LEASING AND MANAGEMENT
11.5.1. Key Facts
11.5.2. Business Description
11.5.3. Products and Services
11.5.4. Financial Overview
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5.6. Key Developments
11.6. BOC AVIATION
11.6.1. Key Facts
11.6.2. Business Description
11.6.3. Products and Services
11.6.4. Financial Overview
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6.6. Key Developments
11.7. BOEING CAPITAL CORPORATION
11.7.1. Key Facts
11.7.2. Business Description
11.7.3. Products and Services
11.7.4. Financial Overview
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7.6. Key Developments
11.8. GE CAPITAL AVIATION SERVICES (GECAS)
11.8.1. Key Facts
11.8.2. Business Description
11.8.3. Products and Services
11.8.4. Financial Overview
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8.6. Key Developments
11.9. ICBC LEASING
11.9.1. Key Facts
11.9.2. Business Description
11.9.3. Products and Services
11.9.4. Financial Overview
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9.6. Key Developments
11.10. SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL
11.10.1. Key Facts
11.10.2. Business Description
11.10.3. Products and Services
11.10.4. Financial Overview
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10.6. Key Developments
12. APPENDIX
12.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1. AerCap Holdings N.V.
2. Air Lease Corporation
3. Aviation Capital Group (ACG)
4. Avolon
5. BBAM Aircraft Leasing and Management
6. BOC Aviation
7. Boeing Capital Corporation
8. GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
9. ICBC Leasing
10. SMBC Aviation Capital
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