Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR)
Stamford, CT 06902 (Map) Phone: 203-504-1020
Fax: 203-504-1021
http://www.aircastle.com
Overview
Not to be confused with the inflatable palaces that parents rent for kids' birthday parties, Aircastle Limited is an aircraft leasing concern. The company owns a lineup of utility jet aircraft that it adds to, leases, and sells to passenger and cargo markets. Aircastle touts a portfolio of 130-plus aircraft, which are leased to about 60 different businesses. Lessees of Aircastle's aircraft maintain the planes, as well as pay operating and insurance expenses. The company's leases are managed from offices in Ireland, Singapore, and the US. Aircastle also invests in industry-related assets, such as financing vehicles secured by commercial aircraft. Its three largest customers are US Airways, Martinair, and Emirates.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: AYR) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £358.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (2.1%) |
| 2009 Net Income (mil.) | £64.3 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (11.1%) |
| 2009 Employees | 74 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (2.6%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR)
| Chairman | Wesley R. (Wes) Edens (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| CEO | Ron Wainshal |
| COO, Secretary, and General Counsel | David Walton |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR)
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