AerCap is the world's largest aviation leasing company, operating a global fleet of thousands of aircraft, engines, helicopters and related aviation assets that it leases to airlines and other operators worldwide. The company generates revenue through long-term operating leases—typically spanning several years—under which lessees pay periodic rent while AerCap retains ownership, residual value rights and earnings from eventual asset sales or re-leasing. AerCap serves hundreds of customers across major global regions by acquiring aircraft and engines competitively, arranging long-term funding through diverse capital markets, optimizing lease pricing and asset utilization, and executing large-scale transactions including purchase-and-leaseback arrangements and portfolio acquisitions.