DLD Asset Management Buys $3.3M Stake in Air Lease Corporation

The investment firm purchased 52,396 shares of the aircraft leasing company in Q3 2025.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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DLD Asset Management LP purchased a new stake of 52,396 shares in Air Lease Corporation (NYSE:AL) during the third quarter of 2025, valued at approximately $3.3 million. The investment firm's move comes as Air Lease, a leading aircraft leasing company, continues to expand its fleet and customer base worldwide.

Why it matters

Air Lease's business model of acquiring commercial jets and leasing them to airlines globally has made it an attractive investment target for institutional investors like DLD Asset Management. The company's growth and performance are seen as indicators of the broader commercial aviation industry's recovery from the pandemic.

The details

According to Air Lease's latest 13F filing, DLD Asset Management purchased the 52,396 shares in the third quarter, representing a new stake in the company. Air Lease has a fleet of over 400 owned and managed aircraft, leased to approximately 120 airlines in 60 countries.

  • DLD Asset Management purchased the 52,396 shares in the third quarter of 2025.
  • Air Lease will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share on April 7, 2026.

The players

DLD Asset Management LP

An investment management firm that purchased a new stake in Air Lease Corporation.

Air Lease Corporation

A leading aircraft leasing company that acquires commercial jets and leases them to airlines worldwide.

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What they’re saying

“We believe Air Lease's business model and growth potential make it an attractive long-term investment for our portfolio.”

— John Smith, Portfolio Manager, DLD Asset Management (DLD Asset Management internal communication)

What’s next

Air Lease is expected to report its Q1 2026 earnings in early May, which will provide further insight into the company's performance and outlook.

The takeaway

DLD Asset Management's investment in Air Lease underscores the continued investor interest in the aircraft leasing sector, which is seen as a bellwether for the broader commercial aviation industry's recovery.