Aircraft leasing is one of the largest unnoticed cogs that help to keep the machine of modern commercial aviation turning in this day and age. While many may assume that airlines own their planes outright, the reality can often be quite different, with carriers instead choosing to lease them, often from lessors based in Ireland .

While not traditionally a major superpower in the world of modern commercial aviation, the Republic of Ireland has carved out a useful niche for itself by becoming a heavyweight when it comes to aircraft leasing. Many of the world's major lessors call the Emerald Isle their home, with such companies liaising with major airlines to provide aircraft solutions, and the value of this sector exceeded €20 billion last year.

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