Aircraft leasing
How Big Is Ireland's Aircraft Leasing Industry?
Employment, income, assets and lessee countries for Irish aircraft lessors, 2013 to 2025, from the CSO's Aircraft Leasing in Ireland release.
Irish airports and aircraft leasing, in CSO data
43.5 million passengers used Irish airports in 2025, and the aircraft leasing companies based here booked €27.6 billion of income in 2025.
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43.5 million Airport passengers, 2025
+14.3% Versus 2019
83.7% Share handled by Dublin
United Kingdom Top destination (31.1% of passengers)
€27.6bn Aircraft leasing income, 2025
3,096 People employed in leasing
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