Form 6-K AerCap Holdings N.V. For: May 15

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AERCAP HOLDINGS N.V.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)

Stationsplein 965

1117 CE Schiphol Airport

The Netherlands

+31-20-655-9655

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

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Other Events

On May 15, 2015, AerCap Holdings N.V. issued a press release announcing that it has signed an agreement with United Airlines for the lease of up to 25 used A319 aircraft from AerCap’s existing fleet. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Company’s Form F-3 Registration Statement File Nos. 333-177659 and 333-203113 and Form S-8 Registration Statements File Nos. 333-180323, 333-154416, 333-165839, 333-194637 and 333-194638, and related Prospectuses, as such Registration Statements and Prospectuses may be amended from time to time.

Exhibits

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date:  May 15, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AerCap to Lease up to 25 Used A319 Aircraft to United Airlines

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 15, 2015 - AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap," NYSE: AER) announced today that it has reached an agreement with United Airlines ("United") for the lease of up to 25 used A319 aircraft from AerCap's existing fleet. AerCap will deliver the aircraft between 2016 and 2021.

Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap, commented: "We are excited about this opportunity to support one of the major US carriers in their fleet reorganization by providing them with a substantial number of A319 aircraft. This transaction shows the important role of used aircraft for the fleet management strategy of our airline customers in complementing their order books and adjusting their fleets to market demand."

About AerCap

AerCap is the global leader in aircraft leasing and has one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves 200 customers in approximately 90 countries with comprehensive fleet solutions and provides part-out and engine leasing services through its subsidiary, AeroTurbine. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER). The company is headquartered in Amsterdam and has offices in Dublin, Los Angeles, Shannon, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Singapore, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Seattle, and Toulouse.

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