The acquisition of New York Stock Exchange-listed Air Lease Corporation (ALC) by an SMBC Aviation-led consortium is a seismic transaction in both the global aircraft leasing industry and Ireland’s position within this dynamic and important element of the aviation sector.  Air Lease Corporation (ALC) was listed on the NYSE in 2010 and was led by Steven Udvar-Hazy, the original founder of aircraft lessor ILFC, which was established in 1973. ALC has built an enviable fleet of 575 commercial aircraft over the past 15 years and has an orderbook for a further 275 jets.  Its fleet is comprised of a broad…

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