Where Irish flights go
The countries Irish airports connect to, next to the countries that lease aircraft from Ireland.
Aircraft Leasing in Ireland
Ireland is the global centre of aircraft leasing. The CSO publishes aggregate figures on the industry; this is what they show.
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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.
How Irish Aircraft Lessors Fund Their Fleets: Loans, Bonds, Equity
Loans fell from 62% to 48% of Irish aircraft lessors' liabilities between 2019 and 2025 while bonds more than doubled their share. CSO figures.
Mean vs Median Pay in Irish Aircraft Leasing, 2019 to 2025
Mean weekly pay in Irish aircraft leasing was €5,193 in 2025 against a median of €2,434. What the CSO's earnings figures show, year by year.
Men and Women in Irish Aircraft Leasing: Headcount and Pay
The CSO splits aircraft leasing employment by sex. In 2025 women were 39% of staff, and their median weekly pay was 72% of men's.
Where Irish Aircraft Lessors Earn Their Lease Income
Asia, Europe and America account for 97% of the €22.6bn Irish lessors earned in 2025. America's share has nearly doubled since 2013, and the US is now first.