Aviation Capital Group

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) is a premier global full-service aircraft lessor focused on building long-term partnerships with, and value creation for, its airline customers and investors. Founded in 1989, it is headquartered in Newport Beach, California, and is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation. ACG invests in liquid, high-demand aircraft with an order book consisting of fuel-efficient, new technology aircraft.

Aviation Capital Group was founded in 1989. In 1996, Pacific Life made an initial equity investment in ACG. In 2005, ACG purchased Boullioun Aviation Services and took delivery of its first Airbus A320 from its orderbook. In 2006, ACG placed its first new aircraft order for 29 Boeing 737-800s. In 2007, ACG took delivery of its first Boeing 737-800 and ordered 80 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. In 2008, ACG ordered 55 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. In 2010, ACG was the first lessor to issue capital market notes by Ex-Im Bank. In 2011, ACG ordered 50 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. In 2012, ACG ordered 60 737 MAX family aircraft from Boeing. In 2014, ACG Ireland was established and investment grade ratings were obtained from S&P. In 2017, Tokyo Century acquired a 20% stake in ACG, ACG became launch customer for the MAX 10 ordering 20 MAX 10 aircraft, and ACG ordered 35 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus. In 2018, ACG established a commercial paper program, took delivery of its first Airbus A321LR, first Airbus A321neo, first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and first Boeing 737 MAX, ordered 20 737 MAX family aircraft, and formed a new Aircraft Financing Solutions group. In 2019, Tokyo Century became 100% owner of ACG and ACG took delivery of its first Airbus A350XWB. In 2020, rating agencies reaffirmed ACG's investment grade rating amidst the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, ACG announced a commitment with Airbus for 20 A220 family aircraft and 40 A320neo family aircraft, and took delivery of its first Airbus A220. In 2023, ACG and Boeing finalized an order for thirteen 737 MAX jets in September 2023, increasing ACG's order book to 47 737 MAXs. In 2024, Aviation Capital Group grew its Boeing 737 MAX portfolio with an order for 35 jets.

Premier global full-service aircraft lessor focused on fuel-efficient, new technology commercial aircraft.

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