Thank you for visiting the website of IC Aero Co., Ltd. (“IC Aero”).
IC Aero was established in April 2025 with the aim of further enhancing the range of aircraft leasing products and services we offer to airline operators globally and investors in Japan.
Despite major global disruptions such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Lehman Brothers collapse, and the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for aircraft leasing particularly as a means of fleet procurement has remained resilient. As global demand for passenger and cargo transportation continues to grow, we are committed to offering more attractive leasing products as well as providing high-quality asset management, remarketing, and technical support services to our global airline operators and investors in Japan.
While IC Aero is still a young company, every member of our team is dedicated to building trust through steady and sincere effort. We look forward to growing together with you.
Sen Shimizu
President and CEO
- Company Name
- IC Aero Co., Ltd.
- Representative
- Sen Shimizu, President and CEO
- Headquarter
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5-1, Kita-Aoyama 2-Chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061, Japan - Founded
- April 1, 2025
- Capital
- 100 Million yen
- Shareholder
- ITOCHU Corporation：100%
Operating leasing is widely utilized by airlines around the world as a means of aircraft procurement. Since the 1980s, it has also been broadly accepted by Japanese institutional investors as an attractive investment asset.
Currently, more than 30,000 commercial jets are in operation worldwide, of which more than 50% are under lease. As travel demand continues to grow, the role of operating leases as a way of aircraft procurement is expected to expand.
Itochu began its aircraft leasing business in the 1970s and has since arranged aircraft leases with airlines around the world.
To domestic customers, Itochu provides comprehensive services, including aircraft sales, lease management, remarketing, and transitions. More recently, Itochu has also been arranging and selling freighters and engines under operating leases.
Our Team/Managed Fleet/Aircraft Sales
As professionals in the aircraft leasing business, we leverage our relationships with airlines and leasing companies around the world to support the maximization of returns for investors and the appropriate risk management.
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Current Portfolio
(including committed acquisition) 90+
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Acquisition and Structuring
We select assets from the fleet purchased and operated by airlines, negotiate the terms, and structure leases.
Our assets are/will be held by our subsidiaries, allowing flexibility around delivery schedules, etc. -
Lease Management
We perform continuous surveillance over the managed aircraft to ensure that they are being operated and maintained in accordance with the leases.
We provide reports on the operation and maintenance status of the aircraft, market update on used aircraft, and financials of airlines -
Technical Support
To maintain the asset value, we regularly monitor the operation and maintenance status of leased aircraft. When heavy maintenance is required, our technical rep will be onsite for physical inspections.
Upon redelivery, our technical rep will be onsite to confirm and negotiate the return of aircraft complying with the lease terms -
Remarketing and Transitions
In response to requests from our customers, we gather market information and utilize our global network to remarket or transition assets
We can also propose alternative options such as part-out (disassembling the aircraft and selling parts) depending on the condition of the asset.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns,please feel free to contact us.