Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends And Forecast (2025 - 2030)

The Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Report is Segmented by Lease Type (Dry Lease and Wet Lease), Aircraft Type (Narrowbody, Widebody, and Regional Jets), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends And Forecast (2025 - 2030)

Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Size

Study Period 2023 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 224.89 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 256.94 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 2.70 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Analysis

The Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market size is estimated at USD 224.89 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 256.94 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 2.7% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Various factors, such as the significant growth in advanced low-cost aircraft, increasing air passenger traffic, and surge in the volume of air freight, are the major factors that will drive the growth of the commercial aircraft leasing market in the near future. The growing desire among passengers for air travel has resulted in a significant increase in global passenger traffic. Furthermore, stricter safety standards have now led to a growing emphasis on improving passenger safety and protection, reducing the number of fatalities associated with air travel.

The dramatic increase in the number of air passengers worldwide, combined with the surge in freight volume and the continuous advancements in aircraft and airport infrastructure, particularly in developing countries, can be a few major growth drivers in the industry. In addition, since aircraft leasing provides a balance sheet and tax benefits, its demand is expected to increase during the forecast period.

Moreover, commercial aircraft leasing is a cost-effective alternative to purchasing aircraft that can benefit businesses. In addition, advancements in aircraft and airport infrastructure and significant growth of urban air mobility (UAM) solutions are the factors expected to offer opportunity for the growth of the commercial aircraft leasing market during the forecast period.

Commercial Aircraft Leasing Industry Overview

The commercial aircraft leasing market is fragmented, with several players vying to gain market share at competitive price points. Some of the prominent players in the market are Boeing Capital Corporation, AerCap Holdings N.V., Avation PLC, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, and Textron Financial Corporation, amongst others. 

These companies have expanded their presence in various regions to provide flexible financing options, which will help the aviation industry carry out its operations effectively and efficiently. As market demand improves with the growth in aviation operations worldwide, it is expected that smaller players will be acquired to gain a competitive advantage and cater to customers’ needs.

Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Leaders

  1. Boeing Capital Corporation

  2. AerCap Holdings N.V.

  3. Avation PLC

  4. Dubai Aerospace Enterprise

  5. Textron Financial Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Concentration
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Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market News

  • February 2024: Thai Airways International awarded AerCap a leasing contract for 17 aircraft, including A350s, A321neos, and B787s, as part of the airline's fleet rebuilding plan, which aims to increase its operational fleet to 90 aircraft by 2025.
  • January 2023: VAH, or Voyager Aviation Holdings, announced that the company recently delivered another new Airbus A220-300 on a long-term lease to Breeze Airways. Moreover, VAH has agreed to provide five more aircraft under a further sale and leaseback transaction.

Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Market Report - Table of Contents

1. Introduction

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Dynamics

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. Market Segmentation

  • 5.1 Lease Type
    • 5.1.1 Dry Lease
    • 5.1.2 Wet Lease
  • 5.2 Aircraft Type
    • 5.2.1 Narrow Body Aircraft
    • 5.2.2 Wide Body Aircraft
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 Germany
    • 5.3.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.3 France
    • 5.3.2.4 Russia
    • 5.3.2.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 China
    • 5.3.3.2 Japan
    • 5.3.3.3 India
    • 5.3.3.4 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 Latin America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Mexico
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of Latin America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.5.3 Kuwait
    • 5.3.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 GE Capital Aviation Service
    • 6.2.2 AerCap Holdings N.V.
    • 6.2.3 CIT Commercial Air
    • 6.2.4 SMBC Aviation Capital
    • 6.2.5 BOC Aviation
    • 6.2.6 AerCap Holdings N.V.
    • 6.2.7 ALAFCO Aviation Lease And Finance Company K.S.C.P
    • 6.2.8 Ansett Worldwide Aviation Services
    • 6.2.9 Boeing Capital Corporation
    • 6.2.10 SAAB Aircraft Leasing
    • 6.2.11 Air Lease Corporation
    • 6.2.12 Avation PLC
    • 6.2.13 Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
    • 6.2.14 Textron Financial Corporation
    • 6.2.15 Nordic Aviation Capital
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. Market Opportunities and Future Trends

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Commercial Aircraft Leasing Industry Segmentation

The practice of leasing aircraft to aircraft operators to increase capacity and operate the aircraft without incurring the financial burden of purchasing the aircraft is known as commercial aircraft leasing. Moreover, an aircraft lease is a legally documented agreement between two parties that consists of a lessor and a lessee. The lessor agrees to provide the aircraft for a particular duration to the lessee for periodic lease payments. In addition, the leasing company uses its capital to purchase the aircraft. It provides it to the operator in exchange for a monthly or annual payment for its usage, which normally lasts for a short period and does not exceed 10 years.

The commercial aircraft leasing market is segmented based on lease type, aircraft type, and geography. By lease type, it is segmented into dry lease and wet lease. By aircraft type, it is segmented into narrowbody, widebody, and regional jets. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the commercial aircraft leasing market in major countries across different regions. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).

Lease Type Dry Lease
Wet Lease
Aircraft Type Narrow Body Aircraft
Wide Body Aircraft
Geography North America United States
Canada
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Latin America Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Kuwait
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Market Research Faqs

How big is the Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market?

The Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market size is expected to reach USD 224.89 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 2.70% to reach USD 256.94 billion by 2030.

What is the current Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market size?

In 2025, the Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market size is expected to reach USD 224.89 billion.

Who are the key players in Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market?

Boeing Capital Corporation, AerCap Holdings N.V., Avation PLC, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and Textron Financial Corporation are the major companies operating in the Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market.

What years does this Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market size was estimated at USD 218.82 billion. The report covers the Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market historical market size for years: 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Industry Report

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