Air Lease Corp. is an aircraft leasing company. It engages in the purchase and leasing of commercial jet transport aircraft to airlines worldwide. The company sells aircraft from its operating lease portfolio to third parties, including other leasing companies, financial services companies and airlines. It provides fleet management services to investors and owners of aircraft portfolios. Air Lease was founded by Steven F. Udvar-Hazy in February 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.