AerCap Purchases 71 Fuel-Efficient Jets, Sells 108 Older Aircraft, Cuts Emissions 2%
AerCap completed purchase of 71 fuel-efficient aircraft and sale of 108 older jets (avg age 15 years) in 2025, cutting airline customers’ emissions intensity by 2%. Since 2015, the company invested over $60 billion in new technology assets and achieved a Sustainalytics ESG upgrade as a 2026 Industry Leader.
1. Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights
AerCap’s 2025 report outlines detailed environmental, social and governance disclosures under Global Reporting Initiative standards and confirms mitigation of 100% of unavoidable Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 business travel emissions for 2024.
2. Fleet Renewal and Emissions Impact
In calendar 2025, the company acquired 71 fuel-efficient aircraft while divesting 108 jets with an average age of 15 years, driving an approximate 2% reduction in emissions intensity (gCO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer) for its airline customers and extending an 18% cut achieved over the past decade.
3. Investments and ESG Recognition
Since 2015, AerCap has invested more than $60 billion in new-technology assets to lower operating costs and carbon output, completed its first Airbus SAF Book & Claim transaction, donated over $1.2 million to social causes, and was named a 2026 Industry ESG Leader by Sustainalytics.