US-based Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed a definitive agreement with lessor Avolon to acquire 20 aircraft currently on lease to 17 airlines.
The deal announced on April 29, 2025, sees ACG welcome six new airlines to its customer portfolio and includes the acquisition of 16 narrowbody and four widebody “new technology” aircraft.
The aircraft, which have a current age of around 4.1 years, are currently spread across 16 different countries and have remaining lease terms of approximately 8.4 years.
“These aircraft are an excellent complement to our existing portfolio. This acquisition, with a trusted partner in Avolon, reflects ACG’s strategic focus on growth, commitment to invest in fuel-efficient new technology aircraft, and ability to transact at scale,” said Thomas Baker, CEO and President of ACG. “ACG will continue to seek out further scaled investment opportunities as we accelerate our growth momentum.”
According to KPMG’s Aviation Leaders Report 2025, ACG is the 10th largest global lessor and, as of December 31, 2025, has over 500 owned, managed and committed aircraft placed with 85 carriers.
On July 15, 2024, ACG, a subsidiary of Tokyo Century Group, finalized an order with Boeing for 16 737 MAX 8s and 19 737 MAX 10s. At the time the deal with Boeing brought ACG’s commitment to 82 737 MAX jets.
According to ACG its current airline customers include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air France and Etihad Airways.
Dublin-based Avolon is considered the third largest lessor in the world with almost 600 aircraft on its books.
“We are delighted to further strengthen our relationship with ACG with this 20 aircraft portfolio transaction,” said Ross O’Connor, CFO at Avolon. “ACG has a proven capability to transact at scale and we look forward to working closely together to complete the aircraft transfers in the coming months.”
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