AerCap CEO Reaffirms Confidence in Aviation Assets Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly told an industry conference that investor demand remains firm despite high gold prices. He noted that aviation assets follow long cycles.
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AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly aengus kellyaddressed the Airline Economics conference in Dublin, Ireland 
IEon Monday, stating that he sees no evidence of reduced investor appetite for dollar-denominated aircraft assets. His comments came as Gold prices surpassed $5,000 per ounce for the first time on Monday, January 26, 2026, amid currency depreciation and geopolitical tensions highlighted at the recent Davos summit.
IEon Monday, stating that he sees no evidence of reduced investor appetite for dollar-denominated aircraft assets. His comments came as Gold prices surpassed $5,000 per ounce for the first time on Monday, January 26, 2026, amid currency depreciation and geopolitical tensions highlighted at the recent Davos summit.
