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Jun 30, 2023
ALC Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Reported strong second-quarter results driven by new aircraft deliveries and gains from aircraft sales.
Key Takeaways
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced positive financial results for Q2 2023, driven by new aircraft deliveries exceeding expectations and gains from higher volumes of aircraft sales. Lease rates continue to strengthen and demand for both aircraft leasing and sales remain robust.
Took delivery of 19 aircraft from orderbook, representing approximately $1.5 billion in aircraft investments, ending the period with approximately $30 billion in total assets.
Sold eight aircraft with a carrying value of approximately $600 million during the quarter, resulting in $45 million in gains from aircraft sales.
Placed 100% of contracted orderbook positions on long-term leases for aircraft delivering through the end of 2024 and have placed 58% of entire orderbook.
Ended the quarter with $29.6 billion in committed minimum future rental payments.
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Forward Guidance
The press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the state of the airline industry, access to capital and debt markets, the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, aircraft and engine delivery delays, the aircraft sales pipeline and expectations, the impact of inflation, rising interest rates and other macroeconomic conditions.
Positive Outlook
- Continuing demand for aircraft leasing and sales.
- Strong lease rates.
- Expected gains from aircraft sales.
- Continued growth in the fleet.
- Benefits from new aircraft deliveries.
Challenges Ahead
- Inability to obtain additional capital on favorable terms.
- Increases in cost of borrowing or changes in interest rates.
- Failure of aircraft or engine manufacturer to meet its delivery obligations.
- Obsolescence of, or changes in overall demand for, aircraft.
- Impaired financial condition and liquidity of lessees.