About

Founded in 2010, ACS has evolved into a full-service leasing platform from its roots in mid-life aircraft and engine trading.

We pride ourselves on our 'asset-focused' approach to crafting scaled, sophisticated fleet management solutions.

 

ACS Timeline

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2010

ACS founded in Austin, TX

2012

October - 1st aircraft leased

2015

ACS Aero Management opens in Dublin, IE to support lease portfolio development

2017

September – ACS Fund 1 launched

2019

September – ACS Fund 2 launched

2020

February – 50 on-lease aircraft in portfolio

October – ACS launches B737-800 P2F Program

2021

July – 100 total assets in portfolio

September – ACS Fund 3 launched

2022

June - 100 on-lease aircraft in portfolio
September – ACS launches A321 P2F Program

2023

June – surpassed $2B in AUM

December – First asset acquired in Fund 4

2024

December – On-lease asset count exceeds 200 (147 aircraft + 58 engines)

2025

May – surpassed $3B in AUM

October – 180 on-lease aircraft in portfolio

December - surpassed $3.260B in AUM

By The Numbers

$6.4B

Deployed capital since 2010

65+

Employees Globally

1,000+

Unique aircraft and engine transactions since 2017

290

Total Assets as of January 2026

222

Active Lessees

48

Countries

Full-Service Platform

ACS retains the in-house knowledge and capabilities to manage all aspects of a transaction.

Mid-Life 
Experts

ACS has experienced leadership supported by a sharp, ambitious team built from varied backgrounds including MRO, after-market, engine trading, engine leasing and airline operations.

Market-Driven

We are dynamically responsive to evolving customer needs and aren’t afraid to pivot strategies seeking value for our customers and investors.