AerCap Holdings N.V. Shareholders Approve Acquisition of GE

Capital Aviation Services

DUBLIN – Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AER) today announced that its shareholders have approved the previously announced acquisition of GE Capital Aviation Services (“GECAS”), a General Electric business, at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today (the “Annual Meeting”).

About AerCap

AerCap is the global leader in aircraft leasing. AerCap serves approximately 200 customers in approximately 80 countries with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and has its headquarters in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Los Angeles, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Seattle and Toulouse.

Forward-Looking Statements

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