Aircraft Leasing Ireland

What Aircraft Leasing Ireland does

Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI) is a Dublin-based trade association founded in 2018 that operates as the designated representative body for Ireland's aircraft leasing industry. ALI functions as a constituent part of Financial Services Ireland (FSI), itself part of Ibec — Ireland's largest business representative group. The organization's member companies, which include AerCap, Avolon, SMBC Aviation Capital, Genesis, and over 30 other firms, collectively manage more than 64% of the world's leased aircraft from Ireland, representing over $300 billion in assets. ALI's core function is advocacy, policy shaping, and industry coordination rather than product development or commercial sales.

ALI's service portfolio centers on four pillars: (1) policy advocacy at Irish national and EU levels (including engagement on regulations such as ReFuelEU); (2) sustainability programs encompassing an aviation sustainability charter, Global Aviation Sustainability Day events, and the SAF University research project focused on sustainable aviation fuel; (3) education and workforce development initiatives for the sector; and (4) member-facing networking, publications, and the annual ALI Summit (next: November 10, 2026 in Dublin). Operationally, ALI runs with 1-10 employees and relies on Ibec's broader organizational infrastructure for marketing, communications, and back-office functions.

ALI's business model is membership-based: member aircraft leasing companies fund the organization through dues channeled via Ibec. Revenue and financial details are not separately disclosed. The organization is governed under Ibec's Rules and Byelaws and led by an elected Chair (currently Karl Griffin, CEO of Genesis), with strategic positioning centered on maintaining Ireland's pre-eminence as the global center for aircraft leasing and driving the sector's transition to net zero by 2050.

Name

Aircraft Leasing Ireland

Legal name

Aircraft Leasing Ireland

Website

https://ibec.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI) is a Dublin-based trade association founded in 2018 that represents Ireland's aircraft leasing sector — including AerCap, Avolon, and SMBC — through advocacy, policy shaping, sustainability programs, and member services under Ibec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Insurance & Financing/Leasing Services (THABAFAM)

Keywords

• Aircraft leasing representation
• Aviation policy advocacy
• Industry trade association
• Aviation sustainability programs
• Sector networking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aircraft Leasing Ireland is the trade association representing Ireland's aircraft leasing industry. It functions as the single collective voice for member firms, providing policy advocacy at national and EU levels, networking and member services, sustainability initiatives (including the SAF University research project and a sustainability charter), workforce and education programs, and the annual ALI Summit that convenes industry leaders.

Product overview

Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI) operates as a representative body and advocacy organization for Ireland's aircraft leasing sector, not a product company per se. ALI provides a suite of programs and services including aviation sustainability initiatives (SAF research, sustainability charter), education and skills development, annual ALI Summit events, and policy advocacy. The organization represents member firms including AerCap, Avolon, SMBC, and 30+ other aircraft leasing companies that collectively manage over 64% of the world's leased aircraft from Ireland, representing over $300 billion in assets. ALI is a constituent part of Financial Services Ireland (Ibec) and works collaboratively with government, state agencies, and international stakeholders to maintain Ireland's leading position in aircraft leasing globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALI Membership and Sector Representation Membership-based service providing aircraft leasing firms with collective sector representation as the single voice of Ireland's aircraft leasing industry, including advocacy, expertise and access to member benefits.
• Policy Advocacy and Government Relations Advocacy services working with the Irish Government, state agencies, EU institutions and global aviation stakeholders to shape aviation policy and create conditions in which Ireland's aircraft leasing sector can thrive sustainably.
• Networking and Member Services Member services providing networking opportunities, industry insights, publications and events for aircraft leasing firms operating in Ireland.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GenesiscoreOthersGenesis is a member company of Aircraft Leasing Ireland. ALI Chair and CEO of Genesis, Karl Griffin, represents the sector and speaks on aviation sustainability matters.
• Irish GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI works collaboratively with the Irish Government to shape policy and foster an environment where the aircraft leasing sector can thrive sustainably.
• State AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI works with state agencies to maintain and grow Ireland's leading position in aircraft leasing globally.
• Global Aviation StakeholdersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI collaborates with stakeholders across the globe on aviation policy and sustainability initiatives.
• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI works at EU level to shape policy affecting the aircraft leasing industry, including sustainability regulations like ReFuelEU.
• Financial Services IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI is a constituent part of Financial Services Ireland (FSI), which is part of Ibec, providing the broader organizational framework for advocacy and representation.
• IbeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAircraft Leasing Ireland is a constituent part of Ibec, Ireland's largest lobby and business representative group, providing access to broader advocacy networks and policy influence.
• SAF UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI is engaged in the SAF University research project focused on sustainable aviation fuel research and development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA): US trade body representing business aviation, including aircraft operators and service providers; structurally similar advocacy and events-driven model to ALI.
• Airlines for America (A4A): US-based trade association advocating for US airlines; structurally analogous to ALI as an industry-representative body engaging government on aviation policy.
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA): International aviation association representing general aviation stakeholders; comparable advocacy and event-driven model to ALI within the broader aviation policy ecosystem.
• Aerospace Industries Association (AIA): US trade association representing aerospace manufacturers and suppliers; comparable organizational model to ALI for industry advocacy and policy shaping in aviation.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA): Global trade association representing the airline industry, similar institutional function (policy advocacy, standards, events) to ALI but focused on airlines rather than aircraft leasing firms.
• Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD): European-level trade association for aerospace and defence; comparable to ALI's EU engagement function on policy affecting aviation industry stakeholders.

Direct peers

• Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA): US trade association for the equipment finance and leasing industry; directly parallel to ALI's role in representing leasing firms to policymakers and stakeholders.
• Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) UK: UK trade body for the consumer and asset finance/leasing industry, including equipment leasing; the closest functional peer to ALI in terms of representing leasing-sector interests to government.

Others

• Ibec (Irish Business and Employers Confederation): Parent organizational context for ALI; Ireland's largest employer-representative body providing the advocacy infrastructure ALI operates within.

Regional players

• European Regions Airline Association (ERA): European trade association representing regional and smaller airlines; comparable advocacy model to ALI but focused on a different aviation sub-segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ibec_irl
• Facebookfacebook.com/smallfirmsassociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aircraft-leasing-ireland

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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