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Shannon is home to the international headquarters of Gecas, the world’s oldest surviving aircraft lessor

Gecas first commenced operations in Ireland 23 years ago
Alec Burger, Gecas chief executive and president

Shannon is home to one of the two international headquarters of GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas), a global player in the commercial aircraft leasing and financing industry. The company also has headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut.

GE Capital signed its first commercial aircraft lease almost 50 years ago, giving it the longest history of any aircraft lessor worldwide. Gecas began operations in Ireland in 1993.

“In 1993, Gecas as ...