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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT

ý	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
OR
o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                        to

Commission file number 001-31616

INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	22-3059110 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
10250 Constellation Blvd., Suite 3400 Los Angeles, California (Address of principal executive offices)	90067 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 788-1999

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer ý
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company o

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý

         As of November 12, 2013, there were 45,267,723 shares of Common Stock, no par value, outstanding.

         Registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format.

INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Page
Table of Definitions		3
Part I. Financial Information		4
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)		4
Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012		4
Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012		5
Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012		6
Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012		7
Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012		8
Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012		9
Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements		12
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		40
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		63
Item 4. Controls and Procedures		64
Part II. Other Information		65
Item 1. Legal Proceedings		65
Item 1A. Risk Factors		65
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures		66
Item 6. Exhibits		66
Signatures		67

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TABLE OF DEFINITIONS

AeroTurbine	AeroTurbine, Inc.
AIG	American International Group, Inc.
Airbus	Airbus S.A.S.
AOCI	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Boeing	The Boeing Company
The Company, ILFC, we, our, us	International Lease Finance Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries
CVA	Credit Value Adjustment
ECA	Export Credit Agency
Embraer	Embraer S.A.
FASB	Financial Accounting Standards Board
Fitch	Fitch Ratings, Inc.
GAAP	Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America
IRS	Internal Revenue Service
Kingfisher Airlines	Kingfisher Airlines Limited
LIBOR	London Interbank Offered Rates
Moody's	Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
MVA	Market Value Adjustment
OCI	Other comprehensive income
part-out	Disassembly of an aircraft for the sale of its parts
PB	Primary beneficiary
SEC	U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
S&P	Standard and Poor's Ratings Services
SPE	Special Purpose Entity
VIEs	Variable Interest Entities

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents, including interest bearing accounts of $1,654,197 (2013) and $2,964,136 (2012)	$	1,725,318		$	3,027,587
Restricted cash, including interest bearing accounts of $408,917 (2013) and $406,788 (2012)		420,884			695,388
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases		159,968			93,936
Flight equipment		46,518,056			48,419,478
Less accumulated depreciation		13,835,770			13,951,169
		32,682,286			34,468,309
Flight equipment held for sale		205,716			9,171
Deposits on flight equipment purchases		643,515			470,200
Lease receivables and other assets		854,305			776,431
Deferred debt issue costs, less accumulated amortization of $289,168 (2013) and $310,371 (2012)		276,652			269,335
	$	36,968,644		$	39,810,357
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued interest and other payables	$	598,151		$	566,219
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities		261,828			269,846
Secured debt financing, net of deferred debt discount of $5,398 (2013) and $15,125 (2012)		8,281,477			9,489,247
Unsecured debt financing, net of deferred debt discount of $33,712 (2013) and $37,207 (2012)		12,991,826			13,853,540
Subordinated debt		1,000,000			1,000,000
Derivative liabilities		10,379			20,933
Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits		2,656,279			2,524,981
Deferred income taxes		3,815,200			4,142,723
Commitments and Contingencies—Note L
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Market Auction Preferred Stock, $100,000 per share liquidation value; Series A and B, each having 500 shares issued and outstanding		100,000			100,000
Common stock—no par value; 100,000,000 authorized shares, 45,267,723 issued and outstanding		1,053,582			1,053,582
Paid-in capital		1,266,288			1,262,551
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(5,967	)		(12,491	)
Retained earnings		4,939,601			5,539,226
Total shareholders' equity		7,353,504			7,942,868
	$	36,968,644		$	39,810,357

See notes to condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME
Rental of flight equipment	$	1,068,610		$	1,097,280
Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales		17,024			10,503
Other income		23,167			34,089
		1,108,801			1,141,872
EXPENSES
Interest		338,553			386,769
Depreciation of flight equipment		459,426			482,098
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use		1,104,625			61,237
Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed		57,487			35,932
Aircraft costs		22,254			49,638
Selling, general and administrative		75,134			65,682
Other expenses		100,637			32,960
		2,158,116			1,114,316
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(1,049,315	)		27,556
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(367,237	)		9,964
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(682,078	)	$	17,592

See notes to condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME
Rental of flight equipment	$	3,142,418		$	3,320,711
Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales		33,777			25,176
Other income		96,269			81,848
		3,272,464			3,427,735
EXPENSES
Interest		1,088,655			1,165,844
Depreciation of flight equipment		1,386,793			1,440,502
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use		1,139,863			102,662
Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed		185,074			88,059
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		17,695			22,934
Aircraft costs		43,732			95,795
Selling, general and administrative		242,556			191,880
Other expenses		106,945			46,383
		4,211,313			3,154,059
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(938,849	)		273,676
(Benefit) provision for income taxes—Note C		(339,557	)		(65,990	)
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(599,292	)	$	339,666

See notes to condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(682,078	)	$	17,592
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax provision of $1,007 (2013) and $904 (2012) and net of reclassification adjustments		1,847			1,653
Change in unrealized fair value adjustments of available-for-sale securities, net of tax provision of $47 (2013) and $0 (2012) and net of reclassification adjustments		85			362
		1,932			2,015
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME	$	(680,146	)	$	19,607

See notes to condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(599,292	)	$	339,666
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax provision of $3,471 (2013) and $2,216 (2012) and net of reclassification adjustments		6,363			4,346
Change in unrealized fair value adjustments of available-for-sale securities, net of tax provision (benefit) of $88 (2013) and ($5) (2012) and net of reclassification adjustments		161			350
		6,524			4,696
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME	$	(592,768	)	$	344,362

See notes to condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (loss) income	$	(599,292	)	$	339,666
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of flight equipment		1,386,793			1,440,502
Deferred income taxes		(331,082	)		(74,501	)
Amortization of deferred debt issue costs		41,685			56,702
Amortization of debt discount		5,436			9,681
Amortization of prepaid lease costs		64,079			45,661
Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments		1,324,937			190,721
Forfeitures of customer deposits		(30,328	)		(17,469	)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		17,695			22,934
Other, including gain on aircraft sales and disposals		(4,235	)		(27,926	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Lease receivables and other assets		(68,178	)		83,269
Accrued interest and other payables		28,871			181,949
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities		(8,018	)		3,226
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,828,363			2,254,415
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of flight equipment		(1,507,279	)		(1,515,670	)
Payments for deposits and progress payments		(267,503	)		(137,504	)
Proceeds from disposal of flight equipment		391,796			237,128
Change in restricted cash		274,504			43,750
Collections of notes receivable		5,803			10,117
Collections of finance and sales-type leases		42,884			30,325
Net cash (used in) investing activities		(1,059,795	)		(1,331,854	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from debt financing		1,891,080			3,481,146
Payments in reduction of debt financing, net of foreign currency swap settlements		(3,973,845	)		(3,675,766	)
Debt issue costs		(58,851	)		(56,531	)
Security and rental deposits received		121,722			114,231
Security and rental deposits returned		(83,110	)		(98,996	)
Overhaul rentals collected		452,829			366,272
Overhaul rentals reimbursed		(419,863	)		(405,957	)
Net change in other deposits		(1,019	)		24,505
Payment of preferred dividends		(271	)		(300	)
Net cash (used in) financing activities		(2,071,328	)		(251,396	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash		(1,302,760	)		671,165
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		491			36
Cash at beginning of period		3,027,587			1,975,009
Cash at end of period	$	1,725,318		$	2,646,210

See notes to condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, excluding interest capitalized of $17,336 (2013) and $11,562 (2012)	$	1,108,606		$	1,141,323
Income taxes, net		1,903	(a)		5,033	(a)

^(a)

Includes no payment and approximately $2 million paid to AIG for ILFC tax liability for the nine month periods ending September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities

2013:

Flight equipment in the amount of $358,716 was reclassified to Flight equipment held for sale of which $162,171 was sold.

Deposits on flight equipment purchases of $131,660 were applied to Acquisition of flight equipment.

Flight equipment in the amount of $107,298 was reclassified to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases of $104,902 with $2,396 charged to expense.

Flight equipment in the amount of $42,527 was reclassified to Lease receivables and other assets of $29,589, with $12,938 charged to expense.

Accrued interest and other payables of $41,410 were applied to Acquisition of flight equipment to reflect the fair value of aircraft purchased under asset value guarantees.

2012:

Flight equipment in the amount of $151,088 was reclassified to Lease receivables and other assets in the amount of $150,577, with $511 charged to income, upon the designation to part-out of 13 aircraft and two engines.

Flight equipment in the amount of $68,636, deposits on flight equipment purchases of $4,792 and Accrued interest and other assets of $(4,733) were reclassified to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases of $69,266 with $571 charged to income.

Deposits on flight equipment purchases of $62,230 were applied to Acquisition of flight equipment.

Flight equipment in the amount of $48,677 was reclassified to Flight equipment held for sale.

Flight equipment in the amount of $37,245 was reclassified to Retained earnings to record a transfer of corporate aircraft to AIG.

See notes to condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Paid-in capital of $25,901 was reclassified to Other assets to reflect a contribution of a corporate aircraft from AIG.

Flight equipment classified as Net investment in finance and sales-type leases in the amount of $20,819 were reclassified to Flight equipment.

Notes receivable of $15,117 were received as partial payment for flight equipment sold with a net book value of $166,736.

See notes to condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

A. Basis of Preparation

        We are an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AIG. AIG is a leading global insurance company that provides a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement products, mortgage insurance and other financial services to customers in more than 130 countries.

        The accompanying unaudited, condensed, consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.

        The accompanying unaudited, condensed, consolidated financial statements include our accounts and accounts of all other entities in which we have a controlling financial interest. See Note M—Variable Interest Entities for further discussions on VIEs. All material intercompany accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

        Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 include out of period adjustments related to prior quarters and years, which decreased pre-tax loss by approximately $10.8 million, and $13.3 million, respectively, and decreased after-tax loss by approximately $7.0 million and $15.0 million, respectively. The pre-tax out of period adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, primarily relate to (i) a $18.6 million and a $19.5 million decrease, respectively, to pre-tax loss due to favorable adjustments to interest expense to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method; (ii) a $6.1 million and a $2.5 million increase, respectively, to pre-tax loss to correctly reflect legal expenses previously paid by AIG on our behalf; and (iii) a $5.1 million and a $5.5 million increase, respectively, to pre-tax loss to correct lease revenue to fully align amortization of prepaid lease costs on certain leases with early termination options. After-tax results for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, were also favorably impacted by $8.3 million for the reversal of IRS audit interest expense amounts in the first quarter of 2013 that were incorrectly recognized in the fourth quarter 2011 tax provision. Management has determined, after evaluating the quantitative and qualitative aspects of these out of period adjustments, both individually and in the aggregate, that our current and prior period financial statements and our projected 2013 annual results are not materially misstated.

        In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented have been included. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2012 unaudited, condensed, consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2013 presentation. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

        On December 9, 2012, AIG, AIG Capital Corporation, a wholly owned direct subsidiary of AIG and the sole shareholder of us (the "Seller"), and Jumbo Acquisition Limited (the "Purchaser") entered into a definitive agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement") for the sale of 80.1% of our common stock for approximately $4.2 billion in cash. The Share Purchase Agreement permits the Purchaser to elect to purchase an additional 9.9% of our common stock for $522.5 million (the "Option"). On June 15, 2013, AIG, Seller and Purchaser entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") to the Share Purchase

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NOTES TO CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

A. Basis of Preparation (Continued)

Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated May 10, 2013. The Amendment extended to July 31, 2013, the date on which any of AIG, Seller or Purchaser may terminate the Share Purchase Agreement, as amended, if the closing of the transaction had not yet occurred. Under the Amendment, AIG and Seller may pursue (but not enter into definitive documentation for, or consummate) other offers for us and may continue to pursue (but not engage in widespread solicitation of orders for, or request effectiveness of) the alternative of a public offering.

        On July 15, 2013, the Purchaser delivered notice that it intended to exercise the Option, raising the size of the total purchase to 90.0% of our common stock.

        As of November 12, 2013, the closing of the transaction had not occurred. As a result, no assurance can be given that the Share Purchase Agreement will not be terminated. AIG continues to consider us as a non-core business and is continuing to pursue other options for us, including an alternative sale or an initial public offering.

B. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Adoption of Recent Accounting Guidance:

Presentation of Comprehensive Income

        In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard requiring us to disclose the effect of reclassifying significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items of net income or to provide a cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under GAAP.

        We adopted the guidance on January 1, 2013, when it became effective. The adoption had no impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, due to adoption, we have included additional disclosures for items reclassified out of AOCI in Note Q—Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

        In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that clarifies the scope of transactions subject to disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. The guidance applies to financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset either in accordance with specific criteria contained in FASB Accounting Standards Codification or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. This guidance was effective January 1, 2013, and required retrospective application. The adoption of this guidance had no effect on our consolidated financial statements, results of operations or cash flows, and we did not include additional disclosures because all of our derivatives were in liability positions.

Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes

        In July 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that permits the Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes in addition to US Treasury rates and LIBOR. The standard also removes the prohibition on using different benchmark rates

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NOTES TO CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

B. Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

for similar hedges. This standard became effective on a prospective basis for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013 to the extent the Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate is used as a benchmark rate for hedge accounting purposes. We adopted this standard on its required effective date of July 17, 2013. The adoption of this standard had no material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Future Application of Accounting Guidance:

Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

        In July 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that requires a liability related to unrecognized tax benefits to be presented as a reduction to the related deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward or a tax credit carryforward (the "Carryforwards"). When the Carryforwards are not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the jurisdiction or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit will be presented in the financial statements as a liability and will not be combined with the related deferred tax assets. This standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013, but earlier adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, the standard must be applied prospectively to unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Retrospective application is permitted. We plan to adopt the standard prospectively on the required effective date of January 1, 2014 and are currently assessing the impact of adopting the standard on our consolidated financial statements.

C. Income Taxes

        Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was affected by a $7.5 million interest refund allocation from AIG related to IRS audit adjustments, which had a beneficial impact to our effective tax rate and was discretely recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was affected by minor permanent items and interest accrued on uncertain tax positions and IRS audit adjustments. Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was beneficially impacted due to a May 2012 decision granted in favor of a taxpayer whereby the Federal Court of Claims held that in calculating the gain realized upon the sale of an asset under the Foreign Sales Corporation regime, the asset's adjusted tax basis should not be reduced by the amount of disallowed depreciation deductions allocable to tax-exempt foreign trade income. Based upon the decision reached in the case, we have adjusted our tax basis in certain flight equipment and recorded an income tax benefit of approximately $588 million and a corresponding reserve of $425.4 million for uncertain tax positions, resulting in a net tax benefit of $162.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

D. Restricted Cash

        Restricted cash of $420.9 million and $695.4 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, consisted primarily of cash that is restricted under our ECA facility agreement entered into in 2004 and the Ex-Im financing. See Note J—Debt Financings.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

E. Related Party Transactions

        Related Party Allocations and Fees:    We are party to cost sharing agreements, including tax, with AIG. Generally, these agreements provide for the allocation of corporate costs based upon a proportional allocation of costs to all subsidiaries. Our management believes the proportionate method used to allocate corporate costs is reasonable. It is not practicable to determine what the amounts of those expenses would have been had we operated on a stand-alone basis. We also pay other subsidiaries of AIG a fee related to management services provided for certain of our foreign subsidiaries and we continue to earn management fees from two trusts consolidated by AIG for the management of aircraft we sold to the trusts in prior years. We are included in the consolidated federal income tax return of AIG as well as certain state tax returns where AIG files on a combined/unitary basis. Settlement with AIG for taxes are determined in accordance with our tax sharing agreements.

        Dividends and Capital Contribution:    We transferred two corporate aircraft with a combined net book value of $37.3 million to AIG during the year ended December 31, 2012. The transaction was recorded in Retained earnings as a dividend of $25.4 million, net of taxes of $11.9 million. We also received one corporate aircraft from AIG and we recorded $16.7 million, net of taxes of $9.2 million, in Lease receivables and other assets and as a capital contribution in Paid-in capital to reflect the transaction.

        Expenses Paid by AIG on Our Behalf:    We recorded $3.7 million and $2.6 million in Additional paid in capital for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012, respectively, for compensation, legal fees and other expenses paid by AIG on our behalf for which we were not required to reimburse.

        Derivatives and Insurance Premiums:    The counterparty of all of our interest rate swap agreements as of September 30, 2013, was AIG Markets, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AIG. See Note N—Fair Value Measurements and Note O—Derivative Financial Instruments. In addition, we purchase insurance through a broker who may place part of our policies with AIG. Total insurance premiums were $6.2 million and $8.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        Our financial statements include the following amounts involving related parties:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
Income Statement	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Expense (income):
Effect from derivative contracts with AIG Markets, Inc.(a)	$	294		$	301		$	889		$	911
Interest on derivative contracts with AIG Markets, Inc.		2,844			4,173			9,547			13,851
Corporate costs from AIG, including allocations(b)		11,538			3,904			27,636			18,451
Interest on time deposit account with AIG Markets(c)		(775	)		(1,059	)		(2,400	)		(2,702	)
Management fees received		(2,261	)		(2,219	)		(6,444	)		(6,683	)
Management fees paid to subsidiaries of AIG		—			40			126			156

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E. Related Party Transactions (Continued)

Balance Sheet	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Asset (liability):
Time deposit account with AIG Markets(c)	$	1,106,003		$	1,103,591
Derivative liabilities(a)		(10,379	)		(20,933	)
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities to AIG(d)		(286,630	)		(299,333	)
Accrued corporate costs payable to AIG		(23,800	)		(20,969	)
Equity increase (decrease):
Aircraft transfer to AIG, net of tax of $11,866 (2012)		—			(25,379	)
Aircraft contribution from AIG, net of tax of $9,211 (2012)		—			16,690
Expenses paid by AIG on our behalf(e)		3,675			2,636

^(a)

See Note O—Derivative Financial Instruments for all derivative transactions.

^(b)

Amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 include $6.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively, of legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf in prior periods. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

^(c)

We have a 30-day interest bearing time deposit account with AIG Markets, Inc., all of which is available for use in our operations. If we request that funds be made available to us prior to the maturity date of the time deposit, we may have to pay a breakage fee to AIG Markets, Inc.

^(d)

We made no payment during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and paid approximately $1.7 million to AIG for an ILFC tax liability during the year ended December 31, 2012.

^(e)

Amount as of September 30, 2013 includes the after-tax impact of a $2.5 million adjustment to correctly reflect legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf prior to 2013. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

F. Other Income

        Other income was comprised of the following at the respective dates:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
AeroTurbine revenue
Engines, airframes, parts and supplies	$	78,955		$	81,267		$	233,974		$	226,261
Cost of sales		(70,022	)		(67,915	)		(201,097	)		(191,636	)
		8,933			13,352			32,877			34,625
Interest and Other		14,234			20,737			63,392			47,223
Total	$	23,167		$	34,089		$	96,269		$	81,848

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G. Aircraft Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use

        Management evaluates quarterly the need to perform a recoverability assessment of aircraft in our fleet considering the requirements under GAAP and performs this assessment at least annually for all aircraft in our fleet. Recurring recoverability assessments are performed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our aircraft may not be fully recoverable, which may require us to change our assumptions related to future estimated cash flows. Some of these events or changes in circumstances may include potential disposals of aircraft, changes in contracted lease terms, changes in the status of an aircraft as leased, re-leased, or not subject to lease, repossessions of aircraft, changes in portfolio strategies, changes in demand for a particular aircraft type and changes in economic and market circumstances. Any of these events are considered when they occur before our financial statements are issued, including lessee bankruptcies occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date.

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded impairment charges of $1.1 billion relating to 36 aircraft and $1.1 billion relating to 40 aircraft, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we concluded that the net book values of certain four-engine widebody aircraft in our fleet were no longer supportable based upon the latest cash flow estimates because the estimated holding periods are not likely to be as long as previously anticipated. The increasing number of aircraft operators looking to completely or partially replace their Airbus A340s and Boeing 747s is expected to increase the available supply of these aircraft types and diminish future lease placement opportunities. Sustained high fuel prices, the introduction of more fuel-efficient aircraft, and the success of competing aircraft models have resulted in a shrinking operator base for these aircraft types. These factors along with the latest updates to airline fleet plans and recent efforts to remarket these aircraft have informed our conclusions as of September 30, 2013. Approximately $1.0 billion of the $1.1 billion in impairment charges recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2013, resulted from the four-engine widebody aircraft and in particular the Airbus A340-600s, which has a limited operator base.

        In connection with our recoverability assessment performed at September 30, 2013, we re-assessed the estimated holding period for certain aircraft types and, as a result, we changed the estimated useful life of 55 aircraft in our fleet, including 32 aircraft that were impaired during the three months ended September 30, 2013. In the fourth quarter of 2013, we will start depreciating these 55 aircraft using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining revised useful lives. This change will accelerate the overall depreciation expense on these 55 aircraft but will be partially offset by the reduction in the carrying values of the 32 aircraft for which impairment charges were recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013. As a result, we estimate that our depreciation expense for these 55 aircraft will increase by approximately $7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2013. We estimate an increase in depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 of approximately $23 million for these 55 aircraft. Beginning in 2015, our depreciation expense for these 55 aircraft is expected to decrease as these aircraft begin to reach the end of their respective holding periods.

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded impairment charges of $61.2 million relating to six aircraft (including one aircraft that had previously been impaired) and $102.7 million relating to ten aircraft (including one aircraft that had previously been impaired), respectively. These impairment charges were as a result of our recurring recoverability assessments.

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H. Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed

        From time to time we will dispose of aircraft from our fleet held for use prior to the conclusion of their useful life through either a sale or part-out. If management determines that it is more likely than not that an aircraft will be disposed of through either a sale or part-out, a recoverability assessment is performed, and if impaired, the aircraft is recorded at the lower of fair market value or its current carrying value, with any necessary adjustments recorded in our Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations. Further, if the aircraft meets the criteria to be classified as Flight equipment held for sale, we reclassify the aircraft from Flight equipment into Flight equipment held for sale (subsequent to recording any necessary impairment charges or fair value adjustments).

        We reported the following impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed:

	Three Months Ended										Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013					September 30, 2012					September 30, 2013						September 30, 2012
	Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted			Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted			Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments
	(Dollars in millions)										(Dollars in millions)
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on aircraft likely to be sold or sold (including sales-type leases)		3	$	8.5			5	$	5.2			18		$	87.3	(a)		9	(b)	$	43.0
Fair value adjustments on held for sale aircraft sold or transferred from held for sale back to flight equipment(c)		—		—			4		4.1			—			—			4			4.1
Impairment charges on aircraft intended to be or designated for part-out		6		49.0	(d)		6		26.6	(d)		19	(e)		97.8	(d)		10			41.0	(d)
Total Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment		9	$	57.5			15	$	35.9			37		$	185.1			23		$	88.1

^(a)

Includes charges relating to 11 aircraft that met the criteria to be classified as Flight equipment held for sale, and were reclassified from Flight equipment into Flight equipment held for sale. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, 10 of these aircraft were sold to a third party.

^(b)

One of the nine aircraft was impaired twice during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

^(c)

Included in these amounts are net fair value credit adjustments related to aircraft previously held for sale, which currently no longer meet such criteria and were subsequently reclassified to Flight equipment. Also included in these amounts are fair value credit adjustments for sales price adjustments related to aircraft that were previously held for sale and sold during the periods presented.

^(d)

Includes charges relating to two engines for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and nine engines for the same period in 2012 and six engines for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 13 engines for the same period in 2012.

^(e)

One of the 19 aircraft was impaired twice during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

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I. Lease Receivables and Other Assets

        Lease receivables and other assets consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Lease receivables	$	209,657	$	199,694
AeroTurbine Inventory		200,508		149,390
Lease incentive costs, net of amortization		175,956		128,616
Straight-line rents and other assets		203,308		226,609
Goodwill and Other intangible assets(a)		46,778		48,887
Notes and trade receivables, net of allowance(b)		18,098		23,181
Derivative assets(c)		—		54
	$	854,305	$	776,431

^(a)

Goodwill and Other intangible assets relate to our acquisition of AeroTurbine.

^(b)

Notes receivable are primarily from the sale of flight equipment and are fixed with varying interest rates from 2.0% to 10.5%.

^(c)

See Note O—Derivative Financial Instruments.

        We had the following activity in our allowance for credit losses on notes receivable during the year ended December 31, 2012:

	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	41,396
Provision		(9,727	)
Write-offs		(31,669	)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—

        During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we did not have any activity in our allowance for credit losses on notes receivable.

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J. Debt Financings

        Our debt financing was comprised of the following at the respective dates:

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Secured
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000		$	3,900,000
ECA and Ex-Im financings		1,828,648			2,193,229
Secured bank debt(a)		1,808,227			1,961,143
Institutional secured term loans		750,000			1,450,000
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(5,398	)		(15,125	)
		8,281,477			9,489,247
Unsecured
Bonds and medium-term notes		13,025,538			13,890,747
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(33,712	)		(37,207	)
		12,991,826			13,853,540
Total Senior Debt Financings		21,273,303			23,342,787
Subordinated Debt		1,000,000			1,000,000
	$	22,273,303		$	24,342,787

^(a)

Of this amount, $177.9 million (2013) and $270.5 million (2012) is non-recourse to ILFC. These secured financings were incurred by VIEs and consolidated into our Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements. Amounts include $334.5 million (2013) and $260.0 million (2012) outstanding under AeroTurbine's revolving credit facility.

^(b)

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded an $18.6 million adjustment to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method, of which $4.0 million related to debt discounts and is reflected herein. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The following table presents information regarding the collateral pledged for our secured debt:

	As of September 30, 2013
	Debt Outstanding		Net Book Value of Collateral			Number of Aircraft
	(Dollars in thousands)
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000	$	5,962,533			174
ECA and Ex-Im Financings		1,828,648		5,015,092			118
Secured bank debt		1,808,227		2,622,782	(a)		61	(a)
Institutional secured term loans		750,000		1,303,763			52
Total	$	8,286,875	$	14,904,170			405

^(a)

Amounts represent the net book value of collateral and number of aircraft securing ILFC secured bank term debt. Amounts do not include assets securing AeroTurbine's secured revolving credit facility. AeroTurbine's credit facility, under which $334.5 million was drawn as of September 30, 2013, is secured by substantially all of the assets of AeroTurbine and its subsidiary guarantors.

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J. Debt Financings (Continued)

Senior Secured Bonds

        On August 20, 2010, we issued $3.9 billion of senior secured notes, with $1.35 billion maturing in September 2014 and bearing interest of 6.5%, $1.275 billion maturing in September 2016 and bearing interest of 6.75%, and $1.275 billion maturing in September 2018 and bearing interest of 7.125%. The notes are secured by a designated pool of aircraft, initially consisting of 174 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, and cash collateral when required. In addition, two of our subsidiaries, which either own or hold leases attached to the aircraft included in the pool securing the notes, have guaranteed the notes. We can redeem the notes at any time prior to their maturity, provided we give notice between 30 to 60 days prior to the intended redemption date and subject to a penalty of the greater of 1% of the outstanding principal amount and a "make-whole" premium. There is no sinking fund for the notes.

        The indenture and the aircraft mortgage and security agreement governing the senior secured notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, restrict our and our restricted subsidiaries' ability to: (i) create liens; (ii) sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the assets serving as collateral for the senior secured notes; (iii) declare or pay dividends or acquire or retire shares of our capital stock during certain events of default; (iv) designate restricted subsidiaries as non-restricted subsidiaries or designate non-restricted subsidiaries; and (v)make investments in or transfer assets to non-restricted subsidiaries. The indenture also restricts our and the subsidiary guarantors' ability to consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all, or substantially all, of our assets.

        The indenture provides for customary events of default, including but not limited to, the failure to pay scheduled principal and interest payments on the notes, the failure to comply with covenants and agreements specified in the indenture, the acceleration of certain other indebtedness resulting from non-payment of that indebtedness, and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, any amount then outstanding under the senior secured notes may immediately become due and payable.

ECA Financings

        We entered into ECA facility agreements in 1999 and 2004 through certain direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries that have been designated as non-restricted subsidiaries under our indentures. The 1999 and 2004 ECA facilities were used to fund purchases of Airbus aircraft through 2001 and June 2010, respectively. Each aircraft purchased was financed by a ten-year fully amortizing loan. New financings are no longer available to us under either ECA facility.

        As of September 30, 2013, approximately $1.6 billion was outstanding under the 2004 ECA facility and no loans were outstanding under the 1999 ECA facility. The interest rates on the loans outstanding under the 2004 ECA facility are either fixed or based on LIBOR and ranged from 0.353% to 4.711% at September 30, 2013. The net book value of the aircraft purchased under the 2004 ECA facility was $3.6 billion at September 30, 2013. The loans are guaranteed by various European ECAs. We have collateralized the debt with pledges of the shares of wholly owned subsidiaries that hold title to the aircraft financed under the facilities. The 2004 ECA facility contains customary events of default and restrictive covenants.

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J. Debt Financings (Continued)

        The 2004 ECA facility requires us to segregate security deposits, overhaul rentals and rental payments received under the leases related to the aircraft funded under the 2004 ECA facility (segregated rental payments are used to make scheduled principal and interest payments on the outstanding debt). The segregated funds are deposited into separate accounts pledged to and controlled by the security trustee of the 2004 ECA facility. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, we had segregated security deposits, overhaul rentals and rental payments aggregating $404.7 million and $405.4 million related to aircraft funded under the 2004 ECA facility. The segregated amounts fluctuate with changes in security deposits, overhaul rentals, rental payments and principal and interest payments related to the aircraft funded under the 2004 ECA facility. In addition, if a default resulting in an acceleration of the obligations under the 2004 ECA facility were to occur, pursuant to the cross-collateralization agreement described below, we would have to segregate lease payments, overhaul rentals and security deposits received after such acceleration event occurred from the leases relating to the aircraft funded under the 1999 ECA facility that remain as collateral, even though those aircraft are no longer subject to a loan at September 30, 2013.

        In addition, we must register the existing individual mortgages on certain aircraft funded under both the 1999 and 2004 ECA facilities in the local jurisdictions in which the respective aircraft are registered. The mortgages are only required to be filed with respect to aircraft that have outstanding loan balances or otherwise as agreed in connection with the cross-collateralization agreement described below.

        We have cross-collateralized the 1999 ECA facility with the 2004 ECA facility. As part of such cross-collateralization, we (i) guarantee the obligations under the 2004 ECA facility through our subsidiary established to finance Airbus aircraft under the 1999 ECA facility; (ii) granted mortgages over certain aircraft financed under the 1999 ECA facility and security interests over other collateral related to the aircraft financed under the 1999 ECA facility to secure the guaranty obligation; (iii) have to maintain a loan-to-value ratio (aggregating the aircraft from the 1999 ECA facility and the 2004 ECA facility) of no more than 50% in order to release liens (including the liens incurred under the cross-collateralization agreement) on any aircraft financed under the 1999 or 2004 ECA facilities or other assets related to the aircraft; and (iv) agreed to apply proceeds generated from certain disposals of aircraft to obligations under the 2004 ECA facility.

        On May 8, 2013, we amended our 2004 ECA facility, effective immediately, to remove the minimum consolidated tangible net worth covenant. In addition, the amendment made permanent the requirement to segregate funds and to register individual mortgages in local jurisdictions. Prior to the amendment, this requirement would have fallen away if our long-term debt ratings rose above a certain level.

Ex-Im Financings

        On December 19, 2012, we issued through a consolidated entity pre-funded amortizing notes with an aggregate principal amount of $287.0 million. The notes mature in January 2025 and scheduled principal payments commenced in April 2013. The notes are guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States and bear interest at a rate per annum equal to 1.492%. The funds were being held in a restricted cash account at December 31, 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we used the proceeds from the notes to finance two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which serve as collateral for the notes.

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J. Debt Financings (Continued)

Secured Bank Debt

        2011 Secured Term Loan:    On March 30, 2011, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries entered into a secured term loan agreement with lender commitments in the amount of approximately $1.3 billion, which was subsequently increased to approximately $1.5 billion. As of September 30, 2013, approximately $1.3 billion was outstanding under this agreement. The loan matures on March 30, 2018, and scheduled principal payments commenced in June 2012. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75%, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 1.75%. The obligations of the subsidiary borrower are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by ILFC and on a secured basis by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the subsidiary borrower. The security granted includes a portfolio of 54 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, and the equity interests in certain SPEs that own the pledged aircraft, attached leases and related equipment. The 54 aircraft had an initial aggregate appraised value, as defined in the loan agreement, of approximately $2.4 billion, which equaled a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 65%. The subsidiary borrower, subsidiary guarantors and SPEs have been designated as non-restricted subsidiaries under our indentures.

        The subsidiary borrower is required to maintain compliance with a maximum loan-to-value ratio, which declines over time, as set forth in the term loan agreement. If the subsidiary borrower does not maintain compliance with the maximum loan-to-value ratio, it will be required to prepay portions of the outstanding loans, deposit an amount in the cash collateral account or transfer additional aircraft to the SPEs, subject to certain concentration criteria, so that the ratio is equal to or less than the maximum loan-to-value ratio.

        The subsidiary borrower can voluntarily prepay the loan at any time. The loan facility contains customary covenants and events of default, including covenants that limit the ability of the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and create liens, and covenants that limit the ability of ILFC, the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to consolidate, merge or dispose of all or substantially all of their assets and enter into transactions with affiliates.

        AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Agreement:    AeroTurbine has a credit facility that expires on December 9, 2015 and, after the most recent amendment on February 23, 2012, provides for a maximum aggregate available amount of $430 million, subject to availability under a borrowing base calculated based on AeroTurbine's aircraft assets and accounts receivable. AeroTurbine has the option to increase the aggregate amount available under the facility by an additional $70 million, either by adding new lenders or allowing existing lenders to increase their commitments if they choose to do so. Borrowings under the facility bear interest determined, with certain exceptions, based on LIBOR plus a margin of 3.0%. AeroTurbine's obligations under the facility are guaranteed by ILFC on an unsecured basis and by AeroTurbine's subsidiaries (subject to certain exclusions) and are secured by substantially all of the assets of AeroTurbine and its subsidiary guarantors. The credit agreement contains customary events of default and covenants, including certain financial covenants. Additionally, the credit agreement imposes limitations on AeroTurbine's ability to pay dividends to us (other than dividends payable solely in common stock). As of September 30, 2013, AeroTurbine had approximately $335 million outstanding under the facility.

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J. Debt Financings (Continued)

        Secured Commercial Bank Financings:    In May 2009, ILFC provided $39.0 million of subordinated financing to an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures. The entity used these funds and an additional $106.0 million borrowed from third parties to purchase an aircraft, which it leases to an airline. The loans had original maturity dates in May 2018 with interest rates based on LIBOR. On January 16, 2013, the subsidiary repaid both loans in full. In connection with the prepayment of these loans, we recognized losses aggregating $1.7 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs.

        In June 2009, we borrowed $55.4 million through an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures and that owns one aircraft leased to an airline. The loan partly amortized over five years with the remaining $27.5 million originally due in 2014, and the interest rate was fixed at 6.58%. On March 20, 2013, we repaid the loan in full. In connection with the prepayment of this loan, we recognized losses aggregating $0.8 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs.

        In March 2012, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures entered into a $203 million term loan facility that was used to finance seven Boeing 737-800s. The principal of each senior loan issued under the facility will partially amortize over six years, with the remaining principal payable at the maturity date. At September 30, 2013, approximately $178 million was outstanding and the average interest rate on the loans was 4.73%. The loans are non-recourse to ILFC except under limited circumstances and are secured by the purchased aircraft and lease receivables. The subsidiary borrower can voluntarily prepay the loans at any time subject to a 2% prepayment fee prior to March 30, 2014 and a 1% prepayment fee between March 30, 2014 and March 30, 2015. On March 29, 2013, we amended certain financial covenants under our $203 million term loan facility. The subsidiary borrower under the $203 million term loan facility is prohibited from: (i) incurring additional debt; (ii) incurring additional capital expenditures; (iii) hiring employees; and (iv) negatively pledging the assets securing the facility.

Institutional Secured Term Loans

        In 2012, we entered into the following term loans:

•

Secured Term Loan 2012-1: On February 23, 2012, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures entered into a secured term loan agreement in the amount of $900 million. The loan matures on June 30, 2017, and initially bore interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 4.0% with a 1.0% LIBOR floor, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 3.0%. On April 5, 2013, we amended this secured term loan and simultaneously prepaid $150 million of the outstanding principal amount. In connection with the partial prepayment of this secured term loan, we recognized losses aggregating approximately $2.9 million from the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs. The remaining outstanding principal amount of $750 million now bears interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 2.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 1.75%. The obligations of the subsidiary borrower are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by ILFC and on a secured basis by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the subsidiary borrower. The security granted includes the

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equity interests in certain SPEs of the subsidiary borrower that have been designated as non-restricted under our indentures. The SPEs initially held title to 62 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, with an aggregate appraised value, as defined in the loan agreement, of approximately $1.66 billion as of December 31, 2011, equaling an initial loan-to-value ratio of approximately 54%. After giving effect to the amendment, certain collateral that had served as security for the secured term loan was released. As of September 30, 2013, the SPEs collectively own a portfolio of 52 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, with an aggregate appraised value of $1.27 billion, equaling a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 59%. The loan requires a loan-to-value ratio of no more than 63%. If the subsidiary borrower does not maintain compliance with the maximum loan-to-value ratio, it will be required to prepay a portion of the loan, deposit an amount in the cash collateral account or transfer additional aircraft to SPEs, subject to certain concentration criteria, so that the ratio is equal to or less than the maximum loan-to-value ratio. The principal of the loan is payable in full at maturity with no scheduled amortization. We can voluntarily prepay the loan at any time. The loan contains customary covenants and events of default, including covenants that limit the ability of the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and create liens, and covenants that limit the ability of ILFC, the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to consolidate, merge or dispose of all or substantially all of their assets and enter into transactions with affiliates.

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Secured Term Loan 2012-2: On April 12, 2012, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures entered into a secured term loan agreement in the amount of $550 million. The loan had an original maturity date of April 12, 2016, and bore interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 3.75% with a 1% LIBOR floor. The obligations of the subsidiary borrower were guaranteed on an unsecured basis by ILFC and on a secured basis by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the subsidiary borrower. We prepaid this loan in full on May 30, 2013, and in connection with the prepayment, we recognized losses aggregating approximately $12.3 million from the write-off of unamortized deferred discount and financing costs.

Unsecured Bonds and Medium-Term Notes

        Shelf Registration Statement:    We have an effective shelf registration statement filed with the SEC. We have an unlimited amount of debt securities registered for sale under the shelf registration statement.

        At September 30, 2013, we had issued unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount outstanding of approximately $10.3 billion under our current and previous shelf registration statements, including $750 million of 3.875% notes due 2018 and $500 million of 4.625% notes due 2021, each issued in March 2013, and $550 million of floating rate notes due 2016, issued in May 2013. The floating rate notes bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus a margin of 1.95%, with the interest rate resetting quarterly, and at September 30, 2013, the interest rate was 2.204%. The debt securities outstanding under our shelf registration statements mature through 2022 and the fixed rate notes bear interest at rates that range from 3.875% to 8.875%. The notes are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturity and there are no sinking fund requirements.

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        Other Senior Notes:    On March 22, 2010 and April 6, 2010, we issued a combined $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior notes due September 15, 2015, and $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.750% senior notes due March 15, 2017, pursuant to an indenture dated as of March 22, 2010. The notes are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturity and there are no sinking fund requirements.

        The indentures governing our unsecured notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, restrict our, and our restricted subsidiaries', ability to (i) incur liens on assets; (ii) declare or pay dividends or acquire or retire shares of our capital stock during certain events of default; (iii) designate restricted subsidiaries as non-restricted subsidiaries or designate non-restricted subsidiaries; (iv) make investments in or transfer assets to non-restricted subsidiaries; and (v) consolidate, merge, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets.

        The indentures also provide for customary events of default, including but not limited to, the failure to pay scheduled principal and interest payments on the notes, the failure to comply with covenants and agreements specified in the indenture, the acceleration of certain other indebtedness resulting from non-payment of that indebtedness, and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, any amount then outstanding under the relevant indentures may immediately become due and payable.

Unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement

        2012 Credit Facility:    On October 9, 2012, we entered into a $2.3 billion three-year unsecured revolving credit facility with a group of 10 banks that expires on October 9, 2015. Our revolving credit facility provides for interest rates based on either a base rate or LIBOR plus a margin, currently 2.25%, determined by reference to our ratio of consolidated indebtedness to shareholders' equity. The credit agreement contains customary events of default and restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur liens and transfer or sell assets. The credit agreement also contains financial covenants that require us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum ratio of consolidated indebtedness to shareholders' equity. As of September 30, 2013, we had not drawn on our revolving credit facility.

        On April 1, 2013, we amended certain financial covenants under our $2.3 billion three-year unsecured revolving credit facility, effective upon completion of the potential sale of our common stock to Jumbo Acquisition Limited. Following completion of this potential sale, we will apply purchase accounting which will adjust the carrying value of our assets and liabilities to their fair values at the time the sale closes. The amendments to the financial covenants are intended to prevent us from violating such covenants solely as a result of the application of purchase accounting.

Subordinated Debt

        In December 2005, we issued two tranches of subordinated debt totaling $1.0 billion. Both tranches mature on December 21, 2065. The $400 million tranche has a call option date of December 21, 2015. We can call the $600 million tranche at any time. The interest rate on the $600 million tranche is a floating rate with a margin of 1.55% plus the highest of (i) 3-month LIBOR; (ii) 10-year constant maturity treasury; and (iii) 30-year constant maturity treasury. The interest rate resets quarterly and at September 30, 2013, the

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interest rate was 5.35%. The $400 million tranche has a fixed interest rate of 6.25% until the 2015 call option date, and if we do not exercise the call option, the interest rate will change to a floating rate, reset quarterly, based on a margin of 1.80% plus the highest of (i) 3-month LIBOR; (ii) 10-year constant maturity treasury; and (iii) 30-year constant maturity treasury. If we choose to redeem the $600 million tranche, we must pay 100% of the principal amount of the bonds being redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. If we choose to redeem only a portion of the outstanding bonds, at least $50 million principal amount of the bonds must remain outstanding.

        Under the terms of the subordinated debt, failure to comply with financial tests requiring a minimum ratio of equity to total managed assets and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio will result in a "mandatory trigger event". If a mandatory trigger event occurs and we are unable to raise sufficient capital through capital contributions from AIG or the sale of our stock (in the manner permitted by the terms of the subordinated debt) to cover the next interest payment on the subordinated debt, a "mandatory deferral event" will occur. If a mandatory deferral event occurs, we would be required to defer all interest payments on the subordinated debt and be prohibited from paying cash dividends on our capital stock (including our market auction preferred stock) until we are in compliance with both financial tests or have raised sufficient capital to pay all accumulated and unpaid interest on the subordinated debt. Mandatory trigger events and mandatory deferral events are not events of default under the indenture governing the subordinated debt.

        On July 25, 2013, we amended the financial tests in both tranches of subordinated debt after a majority of the holders of the subordinated debt consented to such amendments. The financial tests were amended by (i) replacing the definition of "Tangible Equity Amount" used in calculating our ratio of equity to total managed assets with a definition for "Total Equity Amount" that does not exclude intangible assets from our total stockholders' equity as reflected on our consolidated balance sheet, and (ii) amending the calculation of the earnings portion of our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio by replacing the definition of "Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes" used in calculating such ratio with a definition for "Adjusted EBITDA" that excludes, among other items, interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, all impairment charges and loss on extinguishment of debt. These amendments make it less likely that we will fail to comply with such financial tests.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

        2013.    During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we prepaid in full our $550 million secured term loan originally scheduled to mature in April 2016, the total outstanding under both tranches of the $106.0 million secured financing, and the total outstanding under the $55.4 million secured financing, and prepaid $150 million of the outstanding principal amount of our secured term loan due June 30, 2017. In connection with these prepayments, we recognized charges aggregating $17.7 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount.

        2012.    During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we prepaid the remaining $456.9 million outstanding under our secured credit facility dated October 13, 2006 and the $750 million outstanding under our secured term loan entered into in 2010, and we refinanced our $550 million secured term loan at a lower interest rate. In connection with these prepayments, we recognized charges aggregating $22.9 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount.

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K. Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rentals and Other Customer Deposits

        As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Security deposits, deferred overhaul rentals and other customer deposits were comprised of:

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Security deposits paid by lessees	$	1,138,026	$	1,115,213
Deferred overhaul rentals		853,385		754,175
Rents received in advance and Straight-line rents		447,234		453,837
Other customer deposits		217,634		201,756
Total	$	2,656,279	$	2,524,981

L. Commitments and Contingencies

        At September 30, 2013, we had committed to purchase 338 new aircraft, two used aircraft from third parties, and nine new spare engines scheduled for delivery through 2022 with aggregate estimated total remaining payments (including adjustments for certain contractual escalation provisions) of approximately $21.9 billion. The majority of these commitments to purchase new aircraft and engines are based upon agreements with each of Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Pratt and Whitney. In addition, AeroTurbine has agreed to purchase two used aircraft and three engines under other flight equipment purchase agreements for an aggregate purchase commitment of $24.3 million.

Guarantees

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Asset Value Guarantees:  We have previously contracted to provide guarantees on a portion of the residual value of certain aircraft to financial institutions and other third parties for fees. As of September 30, 2013, we provided 12 such guarantees that had not yet been exercised. These guarantees expire at various dates through 2023 and generally obligate us to pay the shortfall between the fair market value and the guaranteed value of the aircraft and provide us with an option to purchase the aircraft for the guaranteed value. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we purchased three and five used aircraft, respectively, under guarantees previously exercised, three of which we subsequently sold. We may purchase an additional aircraft under a separate previously exercised guarantee during 2015. At September 30, 2013, the total reserves related to these asset value guarantees we have contracted to provide aggregated $125.5 million. At September 30, 2013, the maximum aggregate potential commitment that we were obligated to pay under these guarantees, without any offset for the projected value of the aircraft or other features that may limit our exposure, was approximately $330.6 million.

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Aircraft Loan Guarantees:  We guarantee one loan collateralized by an aircraft. The guarantee expires in 2014, when the loan matures, and obligates us to pay an amount up to the guaranteed value upon the default of the borrower, which will be offset by a portion of the underlying value of the aircraft collateral. At September 30, 2013, the guaranteed value, without any offset for the projected value of the aircraft, was approximately $4.2 million.

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        Management regularly reviews the underlying values of the aircraft collateral to determine our exposure under asset value guarantees and aircraft loan guarantees. We recorded provisions for losses on asset value guarantees of $93.9 million related to four guarantees and $100.5 million related to six guarantees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The amounts recorded reflect the differences between the estimated fair market value of the aircraft at the purchase date and the guaranteed value of these aircraft, adjusted for contractual provisions that limit our expected losses. The provision recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013 relates to four Airbus A340-600 aircraft for which the estimated fair market value of the aircraft at the purchase date declined significantly as a result of the shorter holding periods that we now expect for these aircraft. The shorter holding periods have a significant impact on the estimated future cash flows for periods following the purchase dates pursuant to the asset value guarantees and have resulted in a significant increase to our expected losses on these four guarantees. See Note G of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion regarding the impairment charges we recorded for Airbus A340-600 aircraft in our fleet during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. We recorded provisions for losses on asset value guarantees of $31.3 million related to three guarantees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. The carrying balance of guarantees of $128.9 million at September 30, 2013, which consists of unamortized deferred premiums and reserves, is included in Accrued interest and other payables on our Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

        Yemen Airways-Yemenia:    We are named in a lawsuit in connection with the 2009 crash of our Airbus A310-300 aircraft on lease to Yemen Airways-Yemenia, a Yemeni carrier. The plaintiffs are families of deceased occupants of the flight and seek unspecified damages for wrongful death, costs, and fees. The operative litigation commenced in January 2011 and is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. We believe that we have substantial defenses on the merits and that we are adequately covered by available liability insurance. We do not believe that the outcome of the Yemenia lawsuit will have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

        Air Lease:    On April 24, 2012, ILFC and AIG filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against ILFC's former CEO, Steven Udvar Hazy; Mr. Hazy's current company, Air Lease Corporation (ALC); and a number of ILFC's former officers and employees who are currently employed by ALC. The lawsuit alleges that Mr. Hazy and the former officers and employees, while employed at ILFC, diverted corporate opportunities from ILFC, misappropriated ILFC's trade secrets and other proprietary information, and committed other breaches of their fiduciary duties, all at the behest of ALC. The complaint seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief for breaches of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and various other violations of state law.

        On August 15, 2013 ALC filed a cross-complaint against ILFC and AIG, which alleges that ILFC entered into, and later breached, an agreement to sell certain aircraft to ALC. Based on these allegations, the cross-complaint asserts claims against ILFC for breach of contract and unfair competition. The cross-

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complaint seeks significant compensatory and punitive damages. The matter is in its incipient stages and we are still evaluating the claims. We believe we have substantial defenses on the merits and we will vigorously defend ourselves against ALC's claims.

        We are also a party to various claims and litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of our business. We do not believe that the outcome of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will be material to our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

M. Variable Interest Entities

        Our leasing and financing activities require us to use many forms of SPEs to achieve our business objectives and we have participated to varying degrees in the design and formation of these SPEs. The majority of these entities are wholly owned; we are the primary or only variable interest holder, we are the only decision maker and we guarantee all the activities of the entities. However, these entities meet the definition of a VIE because they do not have sufficient equity to operate without our subordinated financial support in the form of intercompany notes and loans which serve as equity. We have a variable interest in other entities in which we have determined that we are the PB, because we control and manage all aspects of the entities, including directing the activities that most significantly affect these entities' economic performance, and we absorb the majority of the risks and rewards of these entities. We consolidate these entities into our Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements and the related aircraft are included in Flight equipment and the related borrowings are included in Secured debt financings on our Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        We have variable interests in the following entities, in which we have determined we are not the PB because we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance: (i) one entity that we have previously sold aircraft to and for which we manage the aircraft, in which our variable interest consists of the servicing fee we receive for the management of those aircraft; and (ii) two affiliated entities we sold aircraft to in 2003 and 2004, which aircraft we continue to manage, in which our variable interests consist of the servicing fee we receive for the management of those aircraft. These two affiliated entities, for which we manage aircraft, are consolidated into AIG's financial statements.

N. Fair Value Measurements

        Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The degree of judgment used in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates with the level of pricing observability. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on our Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets are measured and classified in a hierarchy for disclosure purposes consisting of three levels based on the observability of inputs available in the marketplace used to measure the fair value. Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets; Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using significant other observable inputs; and Level 3 refers to fair values estimated using significant non-observable inputs.

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

        The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, categorized using the fair value hierarchy described above:

	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Counterparty Netting		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2013
Derivative assets	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—
Derivative liabilities		—		(10,379	)(a)		—		—		(10,379	)
Total	$	—	$	(10,379	)	$	—	$	—	$	(10,379	)
December 31, 2012
Derivative assets	$	—	$	54		$	—	$	—	$	54	(b)
Derivative liabilities		—		(20,933	)(a)		—		—		(20,933	)
Total	$	—	$	(20,879	)	$	—	$	—	$	(20,879	)

^(a)

The balance includes CVA and MVA adjustments of $0.03 million and $0.3 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

^(b)

Derivative assets are presented in Lease receivables and other assets on the Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheet.

        At September 30, 2013 our derivative portfolio consisted of interest rate swap contracts and at December 31, 2012, our derivative portfolio consisted of interest rate swap and interest rate cap contracts. The fair value of these instruments are based upon a model that employs current interest and volatility rates, as well as other observable inputs as applicable. As such, the valuation of these instruments is classified as Level 2.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis

        We measure the fair value of flight equipment on a non-recurring basis, generally quarterly, annually, or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable.

        The fair value of flight equipment is classified as a Level 3 valuation. Management evaluates quarterly the need to perform a recoverability assessment of flight equipment, and performs this assessment at least annually for all aircraft in our fleet. Recoverability assessments are performed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our flight equipment may not be recoverable, which may require us to change our assumptions related to future projected cash flows. Management is active in the aircraft leasing industry and develops the assumptions used in the recoverability assessment. As part of the recoverability process, we update the critical and significant assumptions used in the recoverability assessment.

        Fair value of flight equipment is determined using an income approach based on the present value of future cash flows from current contractual lease agreements, projected non-contractual future lease cash flows, and estimated flight hour rental cash flows, where appropriate, extended to the end of the aircraft's economic life or to the end of our estimated holding period in its highest and best use configuration, as well as a disposition value, based on the expectations of market participants.

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        We recognized impairment charges and fair value adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, as provided in Note G—Aircraft Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use and Note H—Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed.

        The following table presents the effect on our Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded to flight equipment during the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

	Book Value at December 31, 2012		Impairment Charges			Reclassifications and Other Adjustments			Sales			Depreciation			Book Value at September 30, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
Flight equipment	$	2,501,544	$	(1,324,588	)	$	(261,263	)	$	(18,712	)	$	(133,406	)	$	763,575
Flight equipment held for sale		—		—			162,250			(153,000	)		—			9,250
Lease receivables and other assets		6,721		(349	)		21,333			(8,996	)		(2,366	)		16,343
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases		—		—			76,070			—			—			76,070
Total	$	2,508,265	$	(1,324,937	)	$	(1,610)	(a)	$	(180,708	)	$	(135,772	)	$	865,238

^(a)

Represents collections and security deposits applied against the finance and sales-type leases, offset by costs capitalized to flight equipment.

Inputs to Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3

        We measure the fair value of flight equipment on a non-recurring basis, when GAAP requires the application of fair value. The fair value of flight equipment is estimated when (i) aircraft held for use in our fleet are impaired; (ii) aircraft expected to be parted-out or sold are impaired; and (iii) aircraft are sold as part of sales-type leases. We use the income approach to measure the fair value of flight equipment, which is based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. The key inputs to the income approach include the current contractual lease cash flows, projected future non-contractual lease cash flows, both of which include estimates of flight hour rental cash flows, where appropriate, extended to the end of the aircraft's economic life or to the end of our estimated holding period in its highest and best use configuration, as well as a contractual or estimated disposition value. The determination of these key inputs in applying the income approach is discussed below.

        The current contractual lease cash flows are based on the in-force lease rates. The projected non-contractual lease cash flows are estimated based on the aircraft type, age, and airframe and engine configuration of the aircraft. The projected non-contractual lease cash flows are applied to a follow-on lease term(s), which are estimated based on the age of the aircraft at the time of re-lease. Follow-on leases are assumed through the aircraft's estimated economic life or estimated holding period. The holding period assumption is the period over which future cash flows are assumed to be generated. We generally assume the aircraft will be leased over a 25-year estimated useful life unless specific facts and circumstances indicate the holding period is expected to be shorter. Shorter holding periods can result

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from our assessment of aircraft types or when a sale or future part-out of an individual aircraft has been contracted for, or is likely. In instances of a potential sale or part-out, the holding period is based on the estimated or actual sales or part-out date. The disposition value is generally estimated based on the aircraft type. In situations where the aircraft will be disposed of, the residual value assumed is based on an estimated part-out value or the contracted sale price.

        The aggregate cash flows, as described above, are then discounted. The estimated discount rate used is based on the aircraft type and incorporates market participant assumptions regarding the market attractiveness of the aircraft type and the likely debt and equity financing components and the required returns of those financing components. Management has identified the key elements affecting the fair value calculation as the rate used to discount the estimated cash flows, the flight equipment holding period, and the proportion of contractual versus non-contractual cash flows.

	Fair Value at September 30, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average)
	(Dollars in millions)
Flight Equipment(a)	$	765	Income Approach	Discount Rate	16.6%
				Remaining Holding Period	0-10 years (4 years)
				Present Value of Non-Contractual Cash Flows as a Percentage of Fair Value	0-100% (39%)

^(a)

Includes Flight equipment for which non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments were recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Sensitivity to Changes in Unobservable Inputs

        We consider unobservable inputs to be those for which market data is not available and that we develop using the best information available to us related to assumptions market participants use when pricing the asset or liability. Relevant inputs vary depending on the nature of the asset or liability being measured at fair value. The effect of a change in a particular assumption is considered independently of changes in any other assumptions. In practice, simultaneous changes in assumptions may not always have a linear effect on inputs.

        The significant unobservable inputs utilized in the fair value measurement of flight equipment are the discount rate, the remaining holding period and the non-contractual cash flows. The discount rate is affected by movements in the aircraft funding markets, and can be impacted by fluctuations in required rates of return in debt and equity, and loan to value ratios. The remaining holding period and non-contractual cash flows represent management's estimate of the remaining service period of an aircraft and the estimated non-contractual cash flows over the remaining life of the aircraft. An increase in the discount rate applied would have an inverse effect on the fair value of an aircraft, while an increase in the remaining holding period or the estimated non-contractual cash flows would increase the fair value measurement.

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O. Derivative Financial Instruments

        We use derivatives to manage exposures to interest rate and foreign currency risks. At September 30, 2013, we had interest rate swap agreements entered into with a related counterparty that mature through 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we also had two interest rate cap agreements with an unrelated counterparty in connection with a secured financing transaction that were scheduled to mature in 2018. We prepaid the debt related to our interest rate cap agreements and terminated our interest rate cap agreements during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

        All our interest rate swap agreements have been designated as cash flow hedges and changes in fair value of cash flow hedges are recorded in OCI. Where hedge accounting is not achieved, the change in fair value of the derivative is recorded in income. We did not designate the interest rate cap agreements as hedges, and all changes in fair value were recorded in income.

        We have previously de-designated and re-designated certain of our derivative contracts. The balance accumulated in AOCI at the time of the de-designation is amortized into income over the remaining life of the underlying derivative.

        All of our interest rate swap agreements are subject to a master netting agreement, which would allow the netting of derivative assets and liabilities in the case of default under any one contract. Our interest rate swap agreements are recorded at fair value on our balance sheet in Derivative liabilities (see Note N—Fair Value Measurements). All of our derivatives were in a liability position at September 30, 2013. Our interest rate cap agreements at December 31, 2012 were recorded at fair value and included in Lease receivables and other assets. Our derivative contracts do not have any credit risk related contingent features and we are not required to post collateral under any of our existing derivative contracts.

        Derivatives have notional amounts, which generally represent amounts used to calculate contractual cash flows to be exchanged under the contract. The following table presents notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding at the following dates:

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	Notional Value		Fair Value		Notional Value		Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2013
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	—	$	—	$	221,185	$	(10,379	)
Total derivatives			$	—			$	(10,379	)
December 31, 2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	—	$	—	$	336,125	$	(20,933	)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate cap agreements(b)	$	65,985	$	54	$	—	$	—
Total derivatives			$	54			$	(20,933	)

^(a)

Converts floating interest rate debt into fixed rate debt.

^(b)

Derivative assets are presented in Lease receivables and other assets on the Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

O. Derivative Financial Instruments (Continued)

        We recorded the following in OCI related to derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
Gain (Loss)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Effective portion of change in fair market value of derivatives:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)(b)	$	2,572		$	2,275		$	8,987		$	5,715
Amortization of balances of de-designated hedges and other adjustments		282			282			847			847
Income tax effect		(1,007	)		(904	)		(3,471	)		(2,216	)
Net changes in cash flow hedges, net of taxes	$	1,847		$	1,653		$	6,363		$	4,346

^(a)

Includes $(62) and $(946) of combined CVA and MVA for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $(311) and $(5,864) of combined CVA and MVA for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

^(b)

Includes the following amounts for the following periods:

Three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:    (i) effective portion of the unrealized gain or (loss) on derivative position recorded in OCI of $(272) and $(1,898), respectively, and (ii) amounts reclassified from AOCI primarily into interest expense when cash payments were made or received on qualifying cash flow hedges of $2,844 and $4,173, respectively.

Nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:    (i) effective portion of the unrealized gain or (loss) on derivative position recorded in OCI of $(560) and $(8,136), respectively, and (ii) amounts reclassified from AOCI primarily into interest expense when cash payments were made or received on qualifying cash flow hedges of $9,547 and $13,851, respectively.

        We estimate that within the next twelve months, we will amortize into earnings approximately $(8.4) million of the pre-tax balance in AOCI under cash flow hedge accounting in connection with our program to convert debt from floating to fixed interest rates.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

O. Derivative Financial Instruments (Continued)

        The following table presents the effect of derivatives recorded in Other expenses on the Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion)(a)
	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	(12	)	$	(19	)	$	(42	)	$	(64	)
Derivatives Not Designated as a Hedge:
Interest rate cap agreements		—			174			61			368
Reconciliation to Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Reclassification of amounts de-designated as hedges recorded in AOCI		(282	)		(282	)		(847	)		(847	)
Effect from derivatives, net of change in hedged items due to changes in foreign exchange rates	$	(294	)	$	(127	)	$	(828	)	$	(543	)

^(a)

All components of each derivative's gain or loss were included in the assessment of effectiveness.

P. Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments

        The carrying amounts and fair values (as well as the level within the fair value hierarchy to which the valuation relates) of our financial instruments are as follows:

	Estimated Fair Value												Carrying Amount of Asset (Liability)
	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2013
Cash, including restricted cash		121,723			2,024,479	(a)	$	—		$	2,146,202		$	2,146,202
Notes receivable		—			19,818			—			19,818			18,098
Debt financings (including subordinated debt)					(23,491,659	)		—			(23,491,659	)		(22,273,303	)
Derivative liabilities		—			(10,379	)		—			(10,379	)		(10,379	)
Guarantees		—			—			(128,907	)		(128,907	)		(128,907	)
December 31, 2012
Cash, including restricted cash	$	605,410		$	3,117,565	(a)	$	—		$	3,722,975		$	3,722,975
Notes receivable		—			23,175			—			23,175			23,181
Debt financings (including subordinated debt)		(18,822,645	)		(7,160,408	)		—			(25,983,053	)		(24,342,787	)
Derivative assets		—			54			—			54			54
Derivative liabilities		—			(20,933	)		—			(20,933	)		(20,933	)
Guarantees		—			—			(51,947	)		(51,947	)		(49,268	)

^(a)

Includes restricted cash of $420.9 million (2013) and $695.4 million (2012).

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NOTES TO CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

P. Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments (Continued)

        We used the following methods and assumptions in estimating our fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

        Cash:    The carrying value reported on the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximates its fair value. We consider time deposits that are not readily available for immediate withdrawal as Level 2 valuations.

        Notes Receivable:    The fair values for notes receivable are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, using market quoted discount rates that approximate the credit risk of the issuing party.

        Debt Financings:    The fair value of our debt financings, including the level within the fair value hierarchy, is determined at the end of each reporting period. We consider the frequency and volume of quoted prices of our debt in active markets, where available, in making our determination. The fair value of our long-term unsecured fixed-rate debt is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, based on our spread to U.S. Treasury bonds for similar debt. The fair value of our long-term unsecured floating rate debt is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on credit default spreads. The fair value of our long-term secured debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on credit default spreads.

        Derivatives:    Fair values are based on the use of a valuation model that utilizes, among other things, current interest, foreign exchange and volatility rates, as applicable.

        Guarantees:    Guarantees are included in Accrued interest and other payables on our Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets. Fair value is determined by reference to the underlying aircraft and guarantee amount . See Note L—Commitments and Contingencies—Guarantees.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

Q. Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

        The following table presents other comprehensive income reclassification adjustments:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013										Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities			Total				Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)										(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at June 30, 2013	$	(8,415	)	$	516		$	(7,899	)	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(12,931	)	$	440		$	(12,491	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		2,560			132			2,692		Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		8,945			249			9,194
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		294			—			294		Amounts reclassified from AOCI		889			—			889
Income tax effect		(1,007	)		(47	)		(1,054	)	Income tax effect		(3,471	)		(88	)		(3,559	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		1,847			85			1,932		Net increase in other comprehensive income		6,363			161			6,524
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(6,568	)	$	601		$	(5,967	)	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(6,568	)	$	601		$	(5,967	)

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012									Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities		Total				Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)									(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	(17,071	)	$	115	$	(16,956	)	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	(19,764	)	$	127	$	(19,637	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		2,256			362		2,618		Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		5,651			345		5,996
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		301			—		301		Amounts reclassified from AOCI		911			—		911
Income tax effect		(904	)		—		(904	)	Income tax effect		(2,216	)		5		(2,211	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		1,653			362		2,015		Net increase in other comprehensive income		4,346			350		4,696
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(15,418	)	$	477	$	(14,941	)	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(15,418	)	$	477	$	(14,941	)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

Q. Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Continued)

        The following table presents the classification and amount of reclassifications from AOCI to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended						Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification
	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flow hedges
Interest rate swap agreements	$	(12	)	$	(19	)	$	(42	)	$	(64	)	Other expenses
Reclassification of amounts de-designated as hedges recorded in AOCI		(282	)		(282	)		(847	)		(847	)	Other expenses
		(294	)		(301	)		(889	)		(911	)
Available-for-sale securities
Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities		—			—			—			—		Selling, general and administrative
		—			—			—			—
Total reclassifications	$	(294	)	$	(301	)	$	(889	)	$	(911	)

R. Other Expenses

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, Other expenses were $100.6 million and $106.9 million, respectively, and during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, Other expenses were $33.0 million and $46.4 million, respectively. Other expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, were primarily impacted by provisions recorded for asset value guarantees of $93.9 million and $100.5 million, respectively. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, were primarily impacted by $31.3 million in provisions recorded for asset value guarantees. See Note L—Commitments and Contingencies—Guarantees.

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Item 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Information

        This quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other publicly available documents may contain or incorporate statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements appear in a number of places in this Form 10-Q and include statements regarding, among other matters, our potential sale to Jumbo Acquisition Limited, the state of the airline industry, our access to the capital markets, our ability to restructure leases and repossess aircraft, the structure of our leases, regulatory matters pertaining to compliance with governmental regulations and other factors affecting our financial condition or results of operations. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and "should," and variations of these words and similar expressions, are used in many cases to identify these forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results to vary materially from our future results, performance or achievements, or those of our industry, expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, general industry, economic and business conditions, which will, among other things, affect demand for aircraft, availability and creditworthiness of current and prospective lessees, lease rates, availability and cost of financing and operating expenses, governmental actions and initiatives, and environmental and safety requirements, as well as the factors discussed under the headings "Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors," in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not intend and undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking information to reflect actual results or future events or circumstances.

Overview

        We are the world's largest independent aircraft lessor, measured by number of owned aircraft, with approximately 1,000 owned or managed aircraft. As of September 30, 2013, we owned 913 aircraft in our leased fleet and nine additional aircraft in AeroTurbine's leased fleet, with an aggregate net book value of approximately $32.7 billion. The weighted average age of our fleet, weighted by the net book value of our aircraft, was 8.6 years at September 30, 2013. We had 18 additional aircraft in the fleet classified as finance and sales-type leases and we also provided fleet management services for 71 aircraft as of September 30, 2013. Our fleet features popular aircraft types, including both narrowbody and widebody aircraft. In addition to our existing fleet, as of September 30, 2013, we had commitments to purchase 338 new aircraft, with delivery dates through 2022. These new aircraft commitments are comprised of 150 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, 20 Airbus A350 aircraft, 15 Airbus A321 aircraft, 71 Boeing 787 aircraft, 32 Boeing 737-800 aircraft and 50 E-Jets E2 aircraft. In addition, we have committed to purchase two used aircraft from third parties. Our new aircraft commitments include 50 E-Jets E2 aircraft that we contracted to purchase from Embraer S.A. in July 2013, marking the introduction of the E-Jets aircraft to our fleet, and up to 15 Airbus A321 aircraft that we agreed to purchase from Airbus in July 2013, which are committed to lease to a single airline. We intend to continue to complement our orders from aircraft manufacturers with opportunistic acquisitions of additional aircraft from third parties, which may include sale-leaseback transactions with airlines. We balance the benefits of holding and leasing our aircraft and selling or parting-out the aircraft depending on economics, opportunities and risks.

        Under the terms of our leases, the lessee is generally responsible for all operating expenses, which customarily include maintenance, fuel, crews, airport and navigation charges, taxes, licenses, aircraft registration and insurance premiums. We, however, generally contribute to the first major maintenance event a lessee incurs during the lease of a used aircraft and, if an aircraft is returned due to a lessee ceasing operations or failing to meet its obligations under a lease, we may incur costs to repossess and prepare the aircraft for re-lease. Our leases are generally for a fixed term, although they may include early termination

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rights or extension options. Our leases require all non-contingent payments to be made in advance and our leases are predominantly denominated in U.S. dollars. Our lessees are generally required to continue to make lease payments under all circumstances, including periods during which the aircraft is not in operation due to maintenance or grounding. We typically contract to re-lease aircraft before the end of the existing lease term. For aircraft returned before the end of the lease term due to exceptional circumstances, we have generally been able to re-lease the aircraft within two to six months of their return. The weighted average lease term remaining on our current leases, weighted by net book value of our aircraft, was 4.0 years as of September 30, 2013.

        In addition to our leasing activities, we provide fleet management services to investors or owners of aircraft portfolios for a management fee. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary AeroTurbine, we provide engine leasing; certified aircraft engines, airframes, and engine parts; and supply chain solutions, and we possess the capabilities to disassemble aircraft and engines into parts. These capabilities allow us to maximize the value of our aircraft and engines across their complete life cycle and offer an integrated value proposition to our airline customers as they transition out aging aircraft. At times, we also sell aircraft from our leased aircraft fleet to other leasing companies, financial services companies, and airlines. In limited cases, we have also provided asset value guarantees and aircraft loan guarantees to buyers of aircraft or to financial institutions for a fee.

        On September 26, 2013, we entered into a Letter of Intent with Lufthansa Technik AG ("Lufthansa Technik") relating to our intention to enter into a partnership with Lufthansa Technik through AeroTurbine. Under the arrangement, which is subject to final agreement, certain antitrust approvals and other customary closing conditions, AeroTurbine and Lufthansa Technik will enter into a set of commercial agreements covering the supply of AeroTurbine material to Lufthansa Technik, the purchase of maintenance services from Lufthansa Technik, and the consignment of surplus material to AeroTurbine. In conjunction with the commercial agreements, Lufthansa Technik will also purchase from us an indirect 15% minority interest in AeroTurbine. We will continue to own the remaining interest in AeroTurbine. Lufthansa Technik also can exercise an option to increase its investment to 19.9% if certain performance targets are met under the commercial agreements.

        We operate our business on a global basis, deriving approximately 93% of our revenues from airlines outside of the United States. As of September 30, 2013, we had 908 aircraft leased under operating leases to 169 customers in 77 countries, with no lessee accounting for more than 10% of lease revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. At September 30, 2013, our operating lease portfolio included five aircraft not subject to a signed lease agreement or a signed letter of intent. One of these five aircraft was subsequently leased, three of the aircraft are likely to be parted out and we are evaluating our options for the remaining aircraft. As of September 30, 2013, we had 23 aircraft that were subject to leases expiring during the remainder of 2013. As of October 31, 2013, eight of these 23 aircraft were not yet subject to a signed lease agreement or a signed letter of intent following the expiration of their current leases. Of these eight aircraft, five may be parted out or sold but did not meet the criteria for being classified as held for sale. If the current customers of the remaining three aircraft do not extend these leases, we will be required to find new customers for these aircraft.

        Our results of operations are affected by a variety of factors, primarily:

•

the number, type, age and condition of the aircraft we own;

•

aviation industry market conditions, including events affecting air travel;

•

the demand for our aircraft and the resulting lease rates we are able to obtain for our aircraft;

•

the purchase price we pay for our aircraft;

•

the number, types and sale prices of aircraft, or parts in the event of a part-out of an aircraft, we sell in a period;

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•

the ability of our lessee customers to meet their lease obligations and maintain our aircraft in airworthy and marketable condition;

•

the utilization rate of our aircraft;

•

our expectations of future overhaul reimbursements and lessee maintenance contributions;

•

changes in interest rates and credit spreads, which may affect our aircraft lease revenues and our borrowing costs; and

•

our ability to fund our business.

        Ongoing challenges in the global economy, including uncertainties related to the Euro zone, political uncertainty in the Middle East, and sustained higher fuel prices, have negatively impacted many airlines' profitability, cash flows and liquidity. We had six aircraft on lease with Kingfisher Airlines when it ceased operations in late 2012. We have been successful in deregistering and exporting all six of these aircraft.

        Future events, including a prolonged recession, ongoing uncertainty regarding the European sovereign debt crises, political unrest, continued weak consumer demand, high fuel prices, or restricted availability of credit to the aviation industry, could lead to the weakening or cessation of operations of additional airlines, which in turn would adversely affect our earnings and cash flows.

        Despite the current difficulties in the global economy, we are optimistic about the long-term future of air transportation and the growing role that the leasing industry and ILFC, in particular, will play in commercial air transport. At October 31, 2013, we had signed leases for all of our 34 new aircraft deliveries through 2014. We have contracted with Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer to purchase new fuel-efficient aircraft with delivery dates through 2022. These aircraft are in high demand from our airline customers. In many cases, we have delivery positions for the most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft earlier than the airlines can obtain such aircraft from the manufacturers. At September 30, 2013, we had agreements to purchase 10 new aircraft from airlines through sale-leaseback transactions with scheduled delivery dates in 2014. We believe that, with respect to our used aircraft, we have the market reach, visibility and understanding to move our aircraft across jurisdictions to best deploy our aircraft with the world's airlines. We are focused on increasing our presence in frontier and emerging markets that have high potential for passenger growth and other markets that have significant demand for new aircraft. We have assembled a highly skilled and experienced management team and have secured sufficient liquidity to manage through expected market volatility. We have also demonstrated strong and sustainable financial performance through most airline industry cycles. For these reasons, we believe that we are well positioned to manage the current cycle and over the long-term.

Financial Overview

        We had a loss before income taxes of $1,049.3 million and $938.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to income before income taxes of $27.6 million and $273.7 million for the same periods in 2012, respectively, primarily due to impairment charges and fair value adjustments aggregating $1.2 billion during the three months ended September 30, 2013. The impairment charges recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013 primarily reflect a decrease in the estimated holding period for certain four-engine widebody aircraft in our fleet, primarily the Airbus A340-600. See Note G of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

        See "—Results of Operations" herein for a detailed discussion of our results.

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Capital Resources and Liquidity Developments

        Significant capital resources and liquidity developments for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 include:

•

issuances of $750 million of unsecured 3.875% notes due 2018 and $500 million of unsecured 4.625% notes due 2021;

•

the issuance of $550 million of unsecured floating rate notes due 2016, bearing interest at 3-month LIBOR plus a margin of 1.95%;

•

prepayment in full of our $550 million secured term loan originally scheduled to mature in April 2016, which was bearing interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 3.75%; and

•

partial prepayment and amendment of our secured term loan due June 30, 2017, reducing the outstanding principal amount from $900 million to $750 million and lowering the interest rate to LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%, from the initial interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 4.0% with a 1.0% LIBOR floor.

Recent Developments Relating to Potential Sale to Jumbo Acquisition Limited

        On December 9, 2012, AIG, AIG Capital Corporation, a wholly owned direct subsidiary of AIG and the sole shareholder of us (the "Seller"), and Jumbo Acquisition Limited (the "Purchaser") entered into a definitive agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement") for the sale of 80.1% of our common stock for approximately $4.2 billion in cash. The Share Purchase Agreement permits the Purchaser to elect to purchase an additional 9.9% of our common stock for $522.5 million (the "Option"). On June 15, 2013, AIG, Seller and Purchaser entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") to the Share Purchase Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated May 10, 2013. The Amendment extended to July 31, 2013, the date on which any of AIG, Seller or Purchaser may terminate the Share Purchase Agreement, as amended, if the closing of the transaction had not yet occurred. Under the Amendment, AIG and Seller may pursue (but not enter into definitive documentation for, or consummate) other offers for us and may continue to pursue (but not engage in widespread solicitation of orders for, or request effectiveness of) the alternative of a public offering.

        On July 15, 2013, the Purchaser delivered notice that it intended to exercise the Option, raising the size of the total purchase to 90.0% of our common stock.

        As of November 12, 2013, the closing of the transaction had not occurred. As a result, no assurance can be given that the Share Purchase Agreement will not be terminated. AIG continues to consider us as a non-core business and is continuing to pursue other options for us, including an alternative sale or an initial public offering.

        See "Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks Relating to a Change in our Majority Shareholder and Our Separation from AIG" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, for risks related to AIG's potential sale of us to Jumbo Acquisition Limited.

Recent Developments Relating to ILFC Holdings, Inc.

        On September 2, 2011, ILFC Holdings, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of AIG, filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering, which was most recently amended on August 29, 2013. If an initial public offering is completed, we will become a direct wholly owned subsidiary of ILFC Holdings, Inc. prior to the consummation of the initial public offering. The number of shares to be offered, price range and timing of the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The timing of any offering will depend on market conditions and no assurance can be given regarding the terms of any offering or that an offering will be completed.

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Our Revenues

        Our revenues consist primarily of rental of flight equipment, flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales and other income.

Rental of Flight Equipment

        Our leasing revenue is principally derived from airlines and companies associated with the airline industry. Our aircraft leases generally provide for the payment of a fixed, periodic amount of rent, and in certain cases, additional rental payments based on usage. The usage may be calculated based on hourly usage or on the number of cycles operated. A cycle is defined as one take-off and landing. Under the provisions of many of our leases, we also receive overhaul rentals based on the usage of the aircraft. For certain airframe and engine overhauls, we reimburse the lessee for costs incurred up to, but generally not exceeding, related overhaul rentals that the lessee has paid to us. We recognize overhaul rental revenue, net of estimated overhaul reimbursements. Estimated overhaul reimbursements are recorded as deferred overhaul rentals.

        Additionally, in connection with a lease of a used aircraft, we generally agree to contribute to the first major maintenance event the lessee incurs during the lease. At the time we pay the agreed upon maintenance reimbursement, we record the reimbursement against deferred overhaul rentals to the extent we have received overhaul rentals from the lessee, or against deposits to the extent received from the prior lessee. We capitalize as lease incentives any amount of the actual maintenance reimbursement we pay in excess of overhaul rentals paid to us by the lessee and payments received from prior lessees and amortize the lease incentives into Rental of flight equipment over the remaining life of the lease.

        The amount of lease revenue we recognize is primarily influenced by the following factors:

•

the contracted lease rate and overhaul rentals, which are highly dependent on the age, condition and type of the leased equipment;

•

the lessees' performance of their lease obligations;

•

the usage of the aircraft during the period; and

•

our expectations of future maintenance reimbursements.

        In addition to aircraft or engine specific factors such as the type, condition and age of the asset, the lease rates for our leases may be determined in part by reference to the specified interest rate at the time the aircraft is delivered to the customer. The factors described in the bullet points above are influenced by global and regional economic trends, airline market conditions, the supply and demand balance for the type of flight equipment we own and our ability to remarket flight equipment subject to expiring lease contracts under favorable economic terms.

        Because the terms of our leases are generally for multiple years and have staggered maturities, there are lags between changes in market conditions and their impact on our results, as contracts not yet reflecting current market lease rates remain in effect. Therefore, current market conditions may not be fully reflected in current results. Management monitors all lessees that are behind in lease payments, and assesses relevant operational and financial issues, in order to determine the amount of rental income to recognize for past due amounts. Lease payments are due in advance and we generally recognize rental income only to the extent we have received payments or hold security and other deposits.

Flight Equipment Marketing and Gain on Aircraft Sales

        Our sales revenue is generated from the sale of our aircraft and engines and any gains on such sales are recorded in Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales. The price we receive for our aircraft and engines is largely dependent on the condition of the asset being sold, airline market conditions,

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funding availability to the buyer and the supply and demand balance for the type of asset we are selling. The timing of the closing of aircraft and engine sales is often uncertain, as a sale may be concluded swiftly or negotiations may extend over several weeks or months. As a result, even if sales are comparable over a long period of time, during any particular fiscal quarter or other reporting period, we may close significantly more or less sale transactions than in other reporting periods. Accordingly, gain on aircraft sales recorded in one fiscal quarter or other reporting period may not be comparable to gain on aircraft sales in other periods. We also engage in the marketing of our flight equipment throughout the lease term, as well as the sale of third party owned flight equipment and other marketing services on a principal and commission basis.

Other Income

        Other income includes (i) gross profit on sales from AeroTurbine of engines, airframes, parts and supplies; (ii) fees from early lease terminations; (iii) management fee revenue we generate through a variety of management services that we provide to non-consolidated aircraft securitization vehicles and joint ventures and third party owners of aircraft; and (iv) interest income. Income from AeroTurbine's engine, airframes, parts and supplies sales are included in Other income, net of cost of sales. The price AeroTurbine receives for engines, airframes, parts and supplies is largely dependent on the condition of the asset being sold, airline market conditions and the supply and demand balance for the type of asset being sold. Our management services may include leasing and remarketing services, cash management and treasury services, technical advisory services and accounting and administrative services depending on the needs of the aircraft owner.

        Our interest income is derived primarily from interest recognized on cash and short term investments, finance and sales-type leases and notes receivable recorded in connection with lease restructurings, or in limited circumstances, in connection with sales of aircraft from our fleet. The amount of interest income we recognize in any period is influenced by the amount of cash and short term investments, principal balance of finance and sales-type leases and notes receivable we hold, and effective interest rates.

Our Operating Expenses

        Our operating expenses consist primarily of interest on debt, depreciation, aircraft impairment charges, selling, general and administrative expenses and other expenses.

Interest Expense

        Our interest expense in any period is primarily affected by changes in interest rates and outstanding amounts of indebtedness. Between 2010 and the end of 2011, we entered into debt financings with relatively higher interest rates than the debt outstanding at the time, partially as a result of our initiatives to extend our debt maturities. The weighted average of our debt maturities was 6.3 years as of September 30, 2013. While our weighted average effective cost of borrowing, which excludes the effect of amortization of deferred debt issue costs, increased during those two years, the decrease in our average debt outstanding due to our deleveraging efforts offset those increases starting in late 2011. However, since the beginning of 2012 we have been able to refinance our debt at similar or lower interest rates. Our weighted average effective cost of borrowing was 5.94% at September 30, 2013 compared to 6.09% at December 31, 2012. Our weighted average effective cost of borrowing is our weighted average interest rate plus the net effect of interest rate swaps or other derivatives and the effect of debt discounts. It does not include the effect of amortization of deferred debt issue costs. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded favorable adjustments to interest expense of $14.6 million and $4.0 million to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts, respectively, in prior periods with the effective interest method. The effect on our weighted average effective cost of borrowing at September 30, 2013 as a result of these cumulative adjustments was insignificant. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

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        Our total debt outstanding at the end of each period and weighted average effective cost of borrowing, which excludes the amortization of deferred debt issue cost, for the periods indicated were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Depreciation

        We generally depreciate aircraft using the straight-line method over a 25-year life from the date of manufacture to an estimated residual value. Management regularly reviews depreciation on our aircraft by aircraft type and depreciates the aircraft using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining holding period to an established residual value. See "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Flight Equipment." below. Our depreciation expense is influenced by the adjusted carrying values of our flight equipment, the depreciable life and estimated residual value of the flight equipment. Adjusted carrying value is the original cost of our flight equipment, including capitalized interest during the construction phase, adjusted for subsequent capitalized improvements and impairments.

Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments

        Management evaluates quarterly the need to perform a recoverability assessment of aircraft considering the requirements under GAAP and performs this assessment at least annually for all aircraft in our fleet. Recurring recoverability assessments are performed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our aircraft may not be recoverable, which may require us to change our assumptions related to future estimated cash flows. Some of these events or changes in circumstances may include potential disposals of aircraft, changes in contracted lease terms, changes in the status of an aircraft as leased, re-leased, or not subject to lease, repossessions of aircraft, changes in portfolio strategies, changes in demand for a particular aircraft type and changes in economic and market circumstances. Factors that have affected impairment charges in recent years include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) unfavorable airline industry trends affecting the residual values of certain aircraft types; (ii) high fuel prices and development of more fuel-efficient aircraft shortening the useful lives of certain aircraft types; (iii) management's expectations that certain aircraft were more likely than not to be parted-out or otherwise disposed of sooner than 25 years; and (iv) new technological developments.

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        While we continue to manage our fleet by ordering new in-demand aircraft and maximize our returns on our existing aircraft, we may incur additional impairment charges in the future. Impairment charges may result from future deterioration in lease rates and residual values, which can be caused by new technological developments, further sustained increases in fuel costs or prolonged economic distress, and decisions to sell or part-out aircraft at amounts below net book value. The potential for impairment or fair value adjustments could be material to our results of operations for an individual period.

Aircraft Costs

        Aircraft costs consist of maintenance and repossession-related expenses borne by us. These expenses are typically incurred when aircraft are returned early, repossessed, or otherwise off-lease. While lessees are generally responsible for maintenance of the aircraft under the provisions of the lease, we may incur maintenance costs to prepare the aircraft for re-lease when aircraft are returned early or repossessed and are not in satisfactory condition to re-lease. Aircraft costs will generally fluctuate with the number of aircraft repossessed.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

        Our selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel expenses, including salaries, share-based compensation charges and employee benefits, professional and advisory costs, and office and travel expenses. The level of our selling, general and administrative expenses is influenced primarily by the number of employees, fluctuations in AIG's share price and the extent of transactions or ventures we pursue which require the assistance of outside professionals or advisors.

Other Expenses

        Other expenses consist primarily of lease related charges, provision for losses on aircraft asset value guarantees, provision for credit losses on notes receivable and finance and sales-type leases and the effect of derivatives. Other expenses also include various non-recurring charges during certain periods.

        Our lease related charges include the write-off of unamortized lease incentives and overhaul and straight-line lease adjustments that we incur when we repossess an aircraft prior to the end of the lease.

        Our provision for losses on aircraft asset value guarantees represents charges made in the current period based on our best estimate of losses on asset value guarantees that are probable to be exercised.

        Our provision for credit losses on notes receivable consists primarily of allowances we establish to reduce the carrying value of our notes receivable to estimated collectible levels. Management reviews all outstanding notes that are in arrears to determine whether we should reserve for, or write off any portion of, the notes receivable. In this process, management evaluates the collectability of each note and the value of the underlying collateral, if any, by assessing relevant operational and financial issues. As of September 30, 2013, notes receivable were not material.

        Our provision for credit losses on finance and sales-type leases consists primarily of allowances we establish to reduce the carrying value of our net investment in these leases to estimated collectible amounts. Management monitors the activities and financial health of customers and evaluates the impact certain events, such as customer bankruptcies, will have on lessees' abilities to perform under the contracted terms of the related leases. Management reviews all outstanding leases classified as finance and sales-type to determine appropriate classification of the related aircraft within our fleet, and whether we should reserve for any portion of our net investment.

        The primary factors affecting our Other expenses are: (i) the sale of aircraft prior to the end of a lease, which may result in lease related costs; (ii) a deterioration in aircraft values, which may result in additional provisions for losses on aircraft asset value guarantees that are probable of being exercised; (iii) lessee defaults, which may result in additional provisions for doubtful notes receivable; and (iv) volatility in the market value of derivatives not designated as hedges and the ineffectiveness of cash flow hedges.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

        Management's discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities.

        We believe the following critical accounting policies could have a significant impact on our results of operations, financial condition and financial statement disclosures, and may require subjective and complex estimates and judgments:

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Flight Equipment

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Lease Revenue

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Derivative Financial Instruments

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Fair Value Measurements

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Income Taxes

        We evaluate our estimates, including those related to flight equipment, lease revenue, derivative financial instruments, fair value measurements, and income taxes, on a recurring basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. For a detailed discussion on the application of our critical accounting policies, see Part II—Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The following discussion includes any material updates or any specific activity related to these accounting policies and estimates for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

Flight Equipment

        Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use.    During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded impairment charges of $1.1 billion relating to 36 aircraft and $1.1 billion relating to 40 aircraft, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we concluded that the net book values of certain four-engine widebody aircraft in our fleet were no longer supportable based upon the latest cash flow estimates because the estimated holding periods are not likely to be as long as previously anticipated. The increasing number of aircraft operators looking to completely or partially replace their Airbus A340s and Boeing 747s is expected to increase the available supply of these aircraft types and diminish future lease placement opportunities. Sustained high fuel prices, the introduction of more fuel-efficient aircraft, and the success of competing aircraft models have resulted in a shrinking operator base for these aircraft types. These factors along with the latest updates to airline fleet plans and recent efforts to remarket these aircraft have informed our conclusions as of September 30, 2013. Approximately $1.0 billion of the $1.1 billion in impairment charges recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2013, resulted from the four-engine widebody aircraft and in particular the Airbus A340-600s, which has a limited operator base.

        Depreciable Lives and Residual Values.    We generally depreciate aircraft using the straight-line method over a 25-year life from the date of manufacture to an estimated residual value. When we change the useful lives or residual values of our aircraft, we adjust our depreciation rates on a prospective basis. Any change in the assumption of useful life or residual value changes depreciation expense and could have a significant impact on our prospective results of operations for any one period.

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        In connection with our recoverability assessment performed at September 30, 2013, we re-assessed the estimated holding period for certain aircraft types and, as a result, we changed the estimated useful life of 55 aircraft in our fleet, including 32 aircraft that were impaired during the three months ended September 30, 2013. In the fourth quarter of 2013, we will start depreciating these 55 aircraft using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining revised useful lives. This change will accelerate the overall depreciation expense on these 55 aircraft but will be partially offset by the reduction in the carrying values of the 32 aircraft for which impairment charges were recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013. As a result, we estimate that our depreciation expense for these 55 aircraft will increase by approximately $7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2013. We estimate an increase in depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 of approximately $23 million for these 55 aircraft. Beginning in 2015, our depreciation expense for these 55 aircraft is expected to decrease as these aircraft begin to reach the end of their respective holding periods.

        Sensitivity Analysis:    If estimated cash flows used in a hypothetical full fleet assessment as of September 30, 2013, were decreased by 10% and 20%, 14 additional aircraft with a net book value of $301.4 million or 59 additional aircraft with a net book value of $1.6 billion, respectively, would have been impaired and written down to their resulting respective fair values. In addition, our lessees may face financial difficulties and return aircraft to us prior to the contractual lease expiry dates. As a result, our cash flow assumptions may change and future impairment charges may be required.

        Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed:    Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed aggregated $185.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. We recorded impairment charges and fair value adjustments of (i) $87.3 million on 18 aircraft likely to be sold or sold; and (ii) $97.8 million on 19 aircraft and six engines intended to be or designated for part-out.

Lease Revenue

        Overhaul Rentals:    Under the provisions of our leases, lessees are generally responsible for maintenance and repairs, including major maintenance (overhauls) over the term of the lease. Under the provisions of many of our leases, we receive overhaul rentals based on the usage of the aircraft. The usage may be calculated based on hourly usage or on the number of cycles operated. A cycle is defined as one take-off and landing. The usage is typically reported monthly by the lessee. For certain airframe and engine overhauls, we reimburse the lessee for costs incurred up to, but generally not exceeding, the overhaul rentals that the lessee has paid to us. We recognize overhaul rentals received, net of estimated overhaul reimbursements, as revenue. We estimate expected overhaul reimbursements during the life of the lease. This requires significant judgment. We recognized net overhaul rental revenues of approximately $87.3 million and $142.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $81.1 million and $220.1 million for the same periods in 2012. The decrease in net overhaul rental revenue recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012, primarily reflects an increase in overhaul rentals deferred due to higher expected overhaul reimbursements on certain aircraft in our fleet.

        Additionally, in connection with a lease of a used aircraft, we generally agree to contribute to the first major maintenance event the lessee incurs during the lease. At the time we pay the agreed upon maintenance reimbursement, we record the reimbursement against deferred overhaul rentals to the extent we have received overhaul rentals from the lessee, or against deposits to the extent received from the prior lessee. We capitalize as lease incentives any amount of the actual maintenance reimbursement we pay in excess of overhaul rentals and payments received from prior lessees and amortize the lease incentives into Rental of flight equipment over the remaining life of the lease. We capitalized lease incentives of $55.8 million, which included such maintenance contributions, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $50.7 million for the same period in 2012. During the nine months ended September 30,

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2013, we amortized lease incentives into Rentals of flight equipment aggregating $64.1 million compared to $45.7 million for the same period in 2012.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 Versus 2012

        Flight Equipment:    During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we had the following activity related to flight equipment:

	Number of Aircraft
Flight equipment at June 30, 2013		910
Aircraft purchases		15
Aircraft reclassified to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases		(3	)
Aircraft sold from Flight equipment		(4	)
Aircraft designated for part-out		(3	)
Aircraft transferred from Flight equipment to Flight equipment held for sale		(2	)
Flight equipment at September 30, 2013(a)		913

^(a)

Excludes nine aircraft owned by AeroTurbine.

        (Loss) Income before Income Taxes:    We had a loss before income taxes of $1,049.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to income before income taxes of $27.6 million for the same period in 2012, primarily due to a $1.1 billion increase in recorded impairment charges and fair value adjustments. See below for a detailed discussion of our results for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012.

        Rental of Flight Equipment:    Revenues from rentals of flight equipment decreased 2.6% to $1,068.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $1,097.3 million for the same period in 2012. The average number of aircraft we owned during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, decreased to 912 from 926 for the period ended September 30, 2012. Revenues from rentals of flight equipment recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2013, decreased as compared to the same period in 2012 primarily due to (i) a $87.7 million decrease due to lower lease rates on aircraft in our fleet during both periods that were re-leased or had lease rates change between the two periods; (ii) a $28.5 million decrease related to aircraft in service during the three months ended September 30, 2012, and sold or designated as held for sale prior to September 30, 2013; and (iii) a $1.5 million decrease in lease revenue earned by AeroTurbine. These decreases in revenue were partly offset by (i) a $45.0 million increase from new aircraft added to our fleet after September 30, 2012, and from aircraft in our fleet as of September 30, 2012, that earned revenue for a greater number of days during the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012; (ii) a $37.8 million increase related to fewer aircraft in transition between lessees; and (iii) a $6.2 million increase in net overhaul rentals recognized.

        At September 30, 2013, four customers operating nine aircraft were 60 days or more past due on minimum lease payments aggregating $2.4 million relating to some of those aircraft, $1.5 million of which related to one customer. Of this amount, we recognized $2.2 million in rental income through September 30, 2013. In comparison, at September 30, 2012, three customers operating nine aircraft were 60 days or more past due on minimum lease payments aggregating $22.8 million relating to some of those aircraft, $22.2 million of which related to Kingfisher Airlines, which ceased operations in late 2012. Of this amount, we recognized $7.3 million in rental income through September 30, 2012.

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        Flight Equipment Marketing and Gain on Aircraft Sales:    Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales increased to $17.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $10.5 million for the same period in 2012, primarily due to larger gains recorded on five aircraft sold, two of which was sold under a sales-type lease, during the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the gains recorded on eight aircraft sold, seven of which were sold under sales-type leases, for the same period in 2012.

        Other Income:    Other income decreased to $23.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $34.1 million for the same period in 2012 primarily due to a $9.7 million decrease in early termination fees and security deposit forfeitures and a $3.5 million decrease in revenue recognized by AeroTurbine, net of costs of sales, from the sale of engines, airframes, parts and supplies. These decreases were partially offset by other minor fluctuations aggregating an increase of $2.3 million.

Interest Expense: Interest expense decreased to $338.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $386.8 million for the same period in 2012. Our average debt outstanding, net of deferred debt discount, decreased to $22.8 billion during the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $24.2 billion during the same period in 2012, and our weighted average effective cost of borrowing, which excludes the effect of amortization of deferred debt issue costs, decreased 0.17%. This decrease in interest expense was also partially due to an $18.6 million favorable adjustment to interest expense recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013 to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Depreciation:    Depreciation of flight equipment decreased 4.7% to $459.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $482.1 million for the same period in 2012, primarily due to aircraft disposals and the conversion of certain aircraft under operating leases to sales-type leases.

Aircraft Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use: Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use increased to $1.1 billion relating to 36 aircraft for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $61.2 million relating to six aircraft for the three months ended September 30, 2012, based on the results of the recoverability assessment. See "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Flight Equipment."

Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed: During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, we recorded the following

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aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed (See Note H of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements):

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2013					September 30, 2012
	Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments
	(Dollars in millions)
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on aircraft likely to be sold or sold (including sales-type leases)		3	$	8.5			5	$	5.2
Fair value adjustments on held for sale aircraft sold or transferred from held for sale back to flight equipment(a)		—		—			4		4.1
Impairment charges on aircraft intended to be or designated for part-out		6		49.0	(b)		6		26.6	(b)
Total Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed		9	$	57.5			15	$	35.9

^(a)

Included in these amounts are net fair value credit adjustments related to aircraft previously held for sale, which currently no longer meet such criteria and were subsequently reclassified to Flight equipment. Also included in these amounts are fair value credit adjustments for sales price adjustments related to aircraft that were previously held for sale and sold during the periods presented.

^(b)

Includes charges relating to two engines for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and nine engines for the same period in 2012.

        Aircraft Costs:    Aircraft costs decreased to $22.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $49.6 million for the same period in 2012 primarily due to fewer repossessions of aircraft from customers that have ceased operations.

        Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:    Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $75.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $65.7 million for the same period in 2012 due to (i) a $6.7 million increase to correctly reflect legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf, most of which were incurred by AIG in prior periods and recorded by us during this period; (ii) a $4.0 million increase in professional and consulting fees primarily relating to the potential future separation from AIG; and (iii) a net decrease of $1.3 million in other expense categories.

        Other Expenses:    During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, Other expenses were $100.6 million and $33.0 million, respectively. The results for the three months ended September 30, 2013, were primarily impacted by a $93.9 million provision recorded for asset value guarantees on four aircraft. The results for the three months ended September 30, 2012 were primarily impacted by a $31.3 million provision recorded for asset value guarantees associated with three aircraft.

        (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes:    Our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was 35.0%, as compared to 36.2% for the same period in 2012. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2013 continues to be impacted by minor permanent items and interest accrued on uncertain tax positions and IRS audit adjustments. Our reserve for uncertain tax positions increased by $20.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, the benefits of which, if realized, would have a significant impact on our effective tax rate.

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        Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):    Other comprehensive income was relatively unchanged at $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $2.0 million for the same period in 2012.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 Versus 2012

        Flight Equipment:    During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we had the following activity related to flight equipment:

	Number of Aircraft
Flight equipment at December 31, 2012		919
Aircraft purchases		31
Aircraft reclassified to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases		(6	)
Aircraft sold from Flight equipment		(9	)
Aircraft designated for part-out		(9	)
Aircraft transferred from Flight equipment to Flight equipment held for sale		(13	)
Flight equipment at September 30, 2013(a)		913

^(a)

Excludes nine aircraft owned by AeroTurbine.

        (Loss) Income before Income Taxes:    We had a loss before income taxes of $938.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to income before income taxes of $273.7 million for the same period in 2012, primarily due to a $1.1 billion increase in recorded impairment charges and fair value adjustments and a decrease in revenues from rental of flight equipment of $178.3 million. See below for a detailed discussion of our results for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012.

        Rental of Flight Equipment:    Revenues from rentals of flight equipment decreased 5.4% to $3,142.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $3,320.7 million for the same period in 2012. The average number of aircraft we owned during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, decreased to 916 from 924 for the comparable period ended September 30, 2012. Revenues from rentals of flight equipment recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, decreased as compared to the same period in 2012 primarily due to (i) a $192.1 million decrease due to lower lease rates on aircraft in our fleet during both periods that were re-leased or had lease rates change between the two periods; (ii) a $78.9 million decrease related to aircraft in service during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and sold or designated as held for sale prior to September 30, 2013; (iii) a $77.2 million decrease in net overhaul rentals recognized; and (iv) a $11.2 million decrease in lease revenue earned by AeroTurbine. These decreases in revenue were partly offset by (i) a $109.2 million increase from new aircraft added to our fleet after September 30, 2012, and from aircraft in our fleet as of September 30, 2012, that earned revenue for a greater number of days during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012; and (ii) a $71.9 million increase related to fewer aircraft in transition between lessees.

        Flight Equipment Marketing and Gain on Aircraft Sales:    Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales increased by $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012, primarily due to larger gains recorded on ten aircraft sold, three of which were sold under sales-type leases during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the gains recorded on 12 aircraft sold, seven of which were sold under sales-type leases for the same period in 2012.

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        Other Income:    Other income increased to $96.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $81.8 million for the same period in 2012, primarily due to a $12.0 million increase in early termination fees and other minor fluctuations aggregating an increase of $4.9 million. These increases were partially offset by a $2.4 million decrease in revenue recognized by AeroTurbine, net of cost of sales, from the sale of engines, airframes, parts and supplies.

        Interest Expense:    Interest expense decreased to $1,088.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $1,165.8 million for the same period in 2012. Our average debt outstanding, net of deferred debt discount, decreased to $23.3 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $24.3 billion during the same period in 2012, and our weighted average effective cost of borrowing, which excludes the effect of amortization of deferred debt issue costs, decreased 0.11%. This decrease in interest expense was also partially due to a $19.5 million favorable adjustment to interest expense recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Depreciation:    Depreciation of flight equipment decreased 3.7% to $1,386.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $1,440.5 million for the same period in 2012, primarily due to aircraft disposals and the conversion of aircraft under operating leases to sales-type leases.

        Aircraft Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use:    Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use increased to $1.1 billion relating to 40 aircraft for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $102.7 million relating to ten aircraft for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 based on the results of the recoverability assessment. See "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Flight Equipment."

        Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed:    During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, we recorded the following aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed (See Note H of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013						September 30, 2012
	Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted			Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted			Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments
	(Dollars in millions)
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on aircraft likely to be sold or sold (including sales-type leases)		18		$	87.3	(a)		9	(b)	$	43.0
Fair value adjustments on held for sale aircraft sold or transferred from held for sale back to flight equipment(c)		—			—			4			4.1
Impairment charges on aircraft intended to be or designated for part-out		19	(d)		97.8	(e)		10			41.0	(e)
Total Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed		37		$	185.1			23		$	88.1

^(a)

Includes charges relating to 11 aircraft that met the criteria to be classified as Flight equipment held for sale, and were reclassified from Flight equipment into Flight equipment held for sale. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, 10 of these aircraft were sold to a third party.

^(b)

One of the nine aircraft was impaired twice during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

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^(c)

Included in these amounts are net fair value credit adjustments related to aircraft previously held for sale, which currently no longer meet such criteria and were subsequently reclassified to Flight equipment. Also included in these amounts are fair value credit adjustments for sales price adjustments related to aircraft that were previously held for sale and sold during the periods presented.

^(d)

One of the 19 aircraft was impaired twice during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

^(e)

Includes charges relating to six engines for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 13 engines for the same period in 2012.

        Loss on Extinguishment of Debt:    During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we prepaid in full our $550 million secured term loan originally scheduled to mature in April 2016, the total outstanding under both tranches of the $106.0 million secured financing, and the total outstanding under the $55.4 million secured financing, and prepaid $150 million of the $900 million outstanding principal amount of our secured term loan due June 30, 2017. In connection with these prepayments, we recognized charges aggregating $17.7 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we prepaid the remaining $456.9 million outstanding under our secured credit facility dated October 13, 2006 and the $750 million outstanding under our secured term loan entered into in 2010, and we refinanced our $550 million secured term loan at a lower interest rate. In connection with these prepayments and refinancings, we recognized charges aggregating $22.9 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount.

        Aircraft Costs:    Aircraft costs decreased to $43.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $95.8 million for the same period in 2012 primarily due to fewer repossessions of aircraft from customers that have ceased operations and lower than initially estimated losses related to repossessions of aircraft from a customer that ceased operations in 2012.

        Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:    Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $242.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $191.9 million for the same period in 2012 due to (i) a $26.5 million increase in salaries and employee related expenses, as a result of (a) an increase in share-based compensation due to an increase in AIG's stock price, (b) the acceleration of long term incentive compensation expense and re-organization costs in conjunction with our potential separation from AIG, (c) an increase in pension plan costs, and (d) an increase in employee headcount; (ii) a $20.7 million increase in professional, consulting and legal fees primarily relating to the potential future separation from AIG; (iii) a $6.7 million increase to correctly reflect legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf, a portion of which was incurred by AIG in prior periods and recorded by us during this period; and (iv) a net decrease of $3.2 million in other expense categories.

        Other Expenses:    During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, Other expenses were $106.9 million and $46.4 million, respectively. The results for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, were primarily impacted by a $100.5 million provision recorded for asset value guarantees on six aircraft. The results for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, were primarily impacted by a $31.3 million provision recorded for asset value guarantees associated with three aircraft and $13.5 million of flight equipment rent amortization associated with sale-leaseback transactions.

        (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes:    Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was 36.2% as compared to (24.1)% for the same period in 2012. Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was affected by a $7.5 million interest refund allocation from AIG related to IRS audit adjustments, which had a beneficial impact to our effective tax rate and was discretely recorded. The rate also continues to be impacted by minor permanent items and interest accrued on uncertain tax positions. Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was significantly impacted by a net adjustment of $162.6 million as a result of adjustments in the tax basis of certain flight equipment. The adjustment related to depreciation deductions allocable to tax-exempt foreign trade income and was made as a result of a court decision which ruled in favor of a taxpayer. See

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Note C of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated, Financial Statements. Our reserve for uncertain tax positions increased by $59.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the benefits of which, if realized, would have a significant impact on our effective tax rate.

        Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):    Other comprehensive income increased to $6.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $4.7 million for the same period in 2012, primarily due to changes in the market values on derivatives qualifying for and designated as cash flow hedges.

Liquidity

        We generally fund our operations, which primarily consist of aircraft purchases, debt principal and interest payments, and operating expenses, through a variety of sources. These sources include available cash balances, internally generated funds, including lease rental payments and proceeds from aircraft sales and part-outs, and debt issuance proceeds. In addition to these sources of funds, we have $2.3 billion available under our unsecured revolving credit facility. As part of our liquidity management strategy, we strive to maintain, and believe we currently have, sufficient liquidity to cover 18 to 24 months of debt maturities and 12 months of capital expenditures. We also target a ratio of adjusted net debt to adjusted shareholders' equity between 2.5-to-1.0 and 3.0-to-1.0, and our ratio was 2.6-to-1.0 at September 30, 2013. Adjusted net debt to adjusted shareholders' equity is a non-GAAP financial measure; see Non-GAAP Financial Measurements for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measure. We are also focused on aligning our operating cash flows with the principal obligations due on our debt on an annual basis and the weighted average maturities on our debt financings was 6.3 years as of September 30, 2013. We have also continued to diversify our funding sources to include both secured and unsecured financings from public debt markets, commercial banks and institutional loan markets, among others.

        During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we generated cash flows from operations of approximately $1.8 billion and we raised approximately $1.8 billion of net proceeds from the issuance of unsecured notes. In addition, we refinanced our secured term loan due June 30, 2017 at a lower interest rate and prepaid $150 million of the $900 million outstanding principal amount as part of the refinancing agreement, and we prepaid in full our $550 million secured term loan originally scheduled to mature in April 2016.

        We had approximately $1.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents available for use in our operations at September 30, 2013. We also had $420.9 million of cash restricted from use in our operations, but which we can use to satisfy certain obligations under our operating leases and to pay principal and interest on our 2004 ECA facility. At October 31, 2013, we had the full $2.3 billion available to us under our revolving credit facility and approximately $90.2 million of the $430.0 million was available under AeroTurbine's credit facility. We also have the ability to potentially increase the AeroTurbine credit facility by an additional $70 million either by adding new lenders or allowing existing lenders to increase their commitments if they choose to do so.

        Our bank credit facilities and indentures limit our ability to incur secured indebtedness. The most restrictive covenant in our bank credit facilities permits us and our subsidiaries to incur secured indebtedness totaling up to 30% of our consolidated net tangible assets, as defined in the credit agreement, and such limit currently totals approximately $10.8 billion. This limitation is subject to certain exceptions, including the ability to incur secured indebtedness to finance the purchase of aircraft. As of October 31, 2013, we were able to incur an additional $8.4 billion of secured indebtedness under this covenant. Our debt indentures also restrict us and our subsidiaries from incurring secured indebtedness in excess of 12.5% of our consolidated net tangible assets, as defined in the indentures. However, we may obtain secured financing without regard to the 12.5% consolidated net tangible asset limit under our indentures by doing so through subsidiaries that qualify as non-restricted under such indentures.

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        In addition to addressing our liquidity needs through debt financings, we may also pursue potential aircraft sales and part-outs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold 21 aircraft and one engine for approximately $391.8 million in aggregate gross proceeds in connection with our ongoing fleet management strategy. As of October 31, 2013, we had sold two additional aircraft from our Flight equipment held for sale and we anticipate sales of additional aircraft during the remainder of the year. In evaluating potential sales or part-outs of aircraft, we balance maximization of cash today with the long-term value of holding aircraft.

        We believe the sources of liquidity mentioned above, together with our cash generated from operations, will be sufficient to operate our business and repay our debt maturities for at least the next twelve months.

Debt Financings

        We borrow funds on both a secured and unsecured basis from various sources, including public debt markets, commercial banks and institutional loan markets. Significant capital resources and liquidity developments for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 include:

•

issuances of $750 million of unsecured 3.875% notes due 2018 and $500 million of unsecured 4.625% notes due 2021;

•

the issuance of $550 million of unsecured floating rate notes due 2016, bearing interest at 3-month LIBOR plus a margin of 1.95%;

•

prepayment in full of our $550 million secured term loan originally scheduled to mature in April 2016, which was bearing interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 3.75%; and

•

partial prepayment and amendment of our secured term loan due June 30, 2017, reducing the outstanding principal amount from $900 million to $750 million and lowering the interest rate to LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%, from the initial interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 4.0% with a 1.0% LIBOR floor.

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        Our debt financing was comprised of the following:

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Secured
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000		$	3,900,000
ECA and Ex-Im financings		1,828,648			2,193,229
Secured bank debt(a)		1,808,227			1,961,143
Institutional secured term loans		750,000			1,450,000
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(5,398	)		(15,125	)
		8,281,477			9,489,247
Unsecured
Bonds and medium-term notes		13,025,538			13,890,747
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(33,712	)		(37,207	)
		12,991,826			13,853,540
Total Senior Debt Financings		21,273,303			23,342,787
Subordinated Debt		1,000,000			1,000,000
	$	22,273,303		$	24,342,787
Selected interest rates and ratios which include the economic effect of derivative instruments:
Weighted average effective cost of borrowing(b)(c)		5.94	%		6.09	%
Percentage of total debt at fixed rates		79.23	%		79.16	%
Weighted average effective cost of borrowing on fixed rate debt(b)(c)		6.67	%		6.72	%

^(a)

Of this amount, $177.9 million (2013) and $270.5 million (2012) is non-recourse to ILFC. These secured financings were incurred by VIEs and consolidated into our Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements. Amounts include $334.5 million (2013) and $260.0 million (2012) outstanding under AeroTurbine's revolving credit facility.

^(b)

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded an $18.6 million adjustment to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method, of which $4.0 million related to debt discounts and is reflected herein. The effect on our weighted average effective cost of borrowing at September 30, 2013 as a result of this $4.0 million adjustment to correct and fully align amortization of debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method was insignificant. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

^(c)

Excludes the effect of amortization of deferred debt issue cost.

        The following table presents information regarding the collateral pledged for our secured debt:

	As of September 30, 2013
	Debt Outstanding		Net Book Value of Collateral			Number of Aircraft
	(Dollars in thousands)
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000	$	5,962,533			174
ECA and Ex-Im Financings		1,828,648		5,015,092			118
Secured bank debt		1,808,227		2,622,782	(a)		61	(a)
Institutional secured term loans		750,000		1,303,763			52
Total	$	8,286,875	$	14,904,170			405

^(a)

Amounts represent the net book value of collateral and number of aircraft securing ILFC secured bank term debt. Amounts do not include assets securing AeroTurbine's secured revolving credit facility. AeroTurbine's credit facility,

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under which $334.5 million was drawn as of September 30, 2013, is secured by substantially all of the assets of AeroTurbine and its subsidiary guarantors.

        Our debt agreements contain various affirmative and restrictive covenants. We have recently amended the financial covenants in a secured term loan facility, our ECA financings, our revolving credit agreement, and the indenture and debentures related to our subordinated debt. See Note J of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of each financing arrangement. As of September 30, 2013, we were in compliance with the covenants in our debt agreements.

Derivatives

        We employ derivative products to manage our exposure to interest rate risks and foreign currency risks. We enter into derivative transactions only to economically hedge interest rate risk and currency risk and not to speculate on interest rates or currency fluctuations. These derivative products include interest rate swap agreements, foreign currency swap agreements and interest rate cap agreements. At September 30, 2013, our derivative portfolio consisted of interest rate swaps. All of our interest rate swap agreements have been designated as and accounted for as cash flow hedges. We did not designate our interest rate cap agreements as hedges when they were outstanding.

        When interest rate and foreign currency swaps are effective as cash flow hedges, they offset the variability of expected future cash flows, both economically and for financial reporting purposes. We have historically used such instruments to effectively mitigate foreign currency and interest rate risks. The effect of our ability to apply hedge accounting for the swap agreements is that changes in their fair values are recorded in OCI instead of in earnings for each reporting period when they were outstanding. As a result, reported net income will not be directly influenced by changes in interest rates and currency rates.

        The counterparty to all our interest rate swaps is AIG Markets, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AIG. The swap agreements are subject to a bilateral security agreement and a master netting agreement, which would allow the netting of derivative assets and liabilities in the case of default under any one contract. Failure of the counterparty to perform under the derivative contracts would not have a material impact on our results of operations and cash flows, as we were in a net liability position at September 30, 2013.

Credit Ratings

        While a ratings downgrade does not result in a default under any of our debt agreements, it could adversely affect our ability to issue debt and obtain new financings, or renew existing financings, and it would increase the cost of such financings.

        The following table summarizes our current ratings by Fitch, Moody's and S&P, the nationally recognized rating agencies:

Unsecured Debt Ratings

Rating Agency	Senior Unsecured Debt Rating	Corporate Rating	Outlook	Date of Last Ratings Action
Fitch	BB	BB	Negative Outlook	September 4, 2013
Moody's	Ba3	Ba3	Stable Outlook	August 26, 2013
S&P	BBB-	BBB-	Negative Outlook	September 30, 2013

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Secured Debt Ratings

Rating Agency	$750 Million 2012 Term Loan	$3.9 Billion Senior Secured Notes
Fitch	BB	BBB-
Moody's	Ba2	Ba2
S&P	BBB-	BBB-

        These credit ratings are the current opinions of the rating agencies and they may be changed, suspended or withdrawn at any time by the rating agencies as a result of various circumstances. We cannot predict what effect, if any, AIG's potential sale of our common stock to Jumbo Acquisition Limited will have on our credit ratings.

Existing Commitments

        The following table summarizes our contractual obligations at September 30, 2013:

	Commitments Due by Fiscal Year
	Total		2013		2014		2015		2016		2017		Thereafter
	(Dollars in thousands)
Unsecured bonds and medium-term notes	$	13,025,538	$	756,016	$	1,039,502	$	2,010,020	$	1,550,000	$	2,000,000	$	5,670,000
Senior secured bonds		3,900,000		—		1,350,000		—		1,275,000		—		1,275,000
Secured bank loans(a)		1,808,227		42,555		170,756		506,125		172,566		173,537		742,688
ECA and Ex-Im financings		1,828,648		82,504		448,029		359,960		282,492		226,188		429,475
Other secured financings		750,000		—		—		—		—		750,000		—
Subordinated debt		1,000,000		—		—		—		—		—		1,000,000
Estimated interest payments including the effect of derivative instruments(b)		8,017,781		289,942		1,228,129		1,072,759		880,782		669,836		3,876,333
Operating leases(c)		57,936		3,483		13,967		11,128		4,078		3,497		21,783
Pension obligations(d)		10,187		1,652		1,669		1,730		1,799		1,738		1,599
Commitments under ILFC aircraft purchase agreements(e)		21,921,539		418,753		2,026,635		2,871,186		3,152,047		4,501,994		8,950,924
Commitments under AeroTurbine flight equipment purchase agreements		24,252		24,252		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	52,344,108	$	1,619,157	$	6,278,687	$	6,832,908	$	7,318,764	$	8,326,790	$	21,967,802

^(a)

Includes $335 million outstanding under AeroTurbine's revolving credit facility.

^(b)

Estimated interest payments for floating rate debt included in this table are based on rates at September 30, 2013. Estimated interest payments include the estimated impact of our interest rate swap agreements. For floating rate debt that has been swapped into fixed rate debt, the estimated interest payments reflect the swapped fixed rate.

^(c)

Minimum rentals have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $2.3 million receivable in the future under non-cancellable subleases.

^(d)

Our pension obligations are part of intercompany expenses, which AIG allocates to us on an annual basis. The amount is an estimate of such allocation. The column "2013" consists of total estimated allocations for 2013 and the column "Thereafter" consists of the 2018 estimated allocation. The amount allocated has not been material to date.

^(e)

Includes sale-leaseback transactions in 2014 and commitments to purchase nine new spare engines.

Contingent Commitments

        From time to time, we participate with airlines, banks and other financial institutions in the financing of aircraft by providing asset value guarantees, put options or loan guarantees collateralized by aircraft. As a result, if we are called upon to fulfill our obligations, we have recourse to the value of the underlying

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aircraft. The table below reflects our potential payments for these contingent obligations, without any offset for the projected value of the aircraft.

	Contingency Expiration by Fiscal Year
	Total		2013		2014		2015		2016		2017		Thereafter
	(Dollars in thousands)
Asset Value Guarantees	$	334,811	$	—	$	4,246	$	157,132	$	—	$	46,140	$	127,293

        The table above does not include $785.3 million of unrecognized tax benefits, consisting primarily of FSC and ETI benefits, and any effect of our net tax liabilities, the timing of which is uncertain.

Non-GAAP Financial Measurements

        Adjusted net debt and adjusted shareholders' equity are not defined under GAAP, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We have presented this measure of financial leverage because it is the way we present our leverage to investors and because it aligns, in part, with definitions under certain of our debt covenants.

        Adjusted net debt means our total debt, net of deferred debt discount, including current portion, less cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash, and less a 50% equity credit for our $1.0 billion outstanding in hybrid instruments, as of September 30, 2013. Adjusted shareholders' equity means our total shareholders' equity less accumulated other comprehensive loss, and including a 50% equity credit for our $1.0 billion outstanding in hybrid instruments.

        The following table reconciles adjusted net debt to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, total debt:

	As of September 30, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
Total debt, including current portion	$	22,273,303
Less: Cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash		1,725,318
Less: 50% equity credit for $1.0 billion in hybrid instruments		500,000
Adjusted net debt	$	20,047,985

        The following table reconciles adjusted shareholder's equity to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, total shareholder's equity:

	As of September 30, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
Total shareholders' equity	$	7,353,504
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(5,967	)
Plus: 50% equity credit for $1.0 billion in hybrid instruments		500,000
Adjusted shareholders' equity	$	7,859,471

Variable Interest Entities

        Our leasing and financing activities require us to use many forms of SPEs to achieve our business objectives and we have participated to varying degrees in the design and formation of these SPEs. The majority of these entities are wholly owned; we are the primary or only variable interest holder, we are the only decision maker and we guarantee all the activities of the entities. However, these entities meet the definition of a VIE because they do not have sufficient equity to operate without our subordinated financial support in the form of intercompany notes and loans which serve as equity. We have a variable

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interest in other entities in which we have determined that we are the PB, because we control and manage all aspects of the entities, including directing the activities that most significantly affect these entities' economic performance, and we absorb the majority of the risks and rewards of these entities. We consolidate these entities into our Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements and the related aircraft are included in Flight equipment and the related borrowings are included in Secured debt financings on our Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        We have variable interests in the following entities, in which we have determined we are not the PB because we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance: (i) one entity that we have previously sold aircraft to and for which we manage the aircraft, in which our variable interest consists of the servicing fee we receive for the management of those aircraft; and (ii) two affiliated entities we sold aircraft to in 2003 and 2004, which aircraft we continue to manage, in which our variable interests consist of the servicing fee we receive for the management of those aircraft. These two affiliated entities, for which we manage aircraft, are consolidated into AIG's financial statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        We have not established any unconsolidated entities for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or for other contractually narrow or limited purposes. We have, however, from time to time established subsidiaries, entered into joint ventures or created other partnership arrangements or trusts with the limited purpose of leasing aircraft or facilitating borrowing arrangements. See Note M of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding our involvement with VIEs.

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ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

        Market risk represents the risk of changes in value of a financial instrument, caused by fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. Changes in these factors could cause fluctuations in our results of operations and cash flows. We are exposed to the market risks described below.

Interest Rate Risk

        Interest rate risk is the exposure to loss resulting from changes in the level of interest rates and the spread between different interest rates. Interest rate risk is highly sensitive to many factors, including the U.S. government's monetary and tax policies, global economic factors and other factors beyond our control. We are exposed to changes in the level of interest rates and to changes in the relationship or spread between interest rates. Our primary interest rate exposures relate to our floating rate debt obligations, which are based on interest rate indices such as LIBOR. Increases in the interest rate index would increase the cost of our debt and reduce our pre-tax income.

        We mitigate our floating interest rate risk by entering into interest rate swap contracts as appropriate. After taking our swap agreements into consideration, which in effect have fixed the interest rates of the hedged debt, our floating rate debt comprised approximately 20.8% of our total outstanding debt obligations, or approximately $4.6 billion in aggregate principal amount, at September 30, 2013.

        The fair market value of our interest rate swaps is affected by changes in interest rates, the credit risk of us and our counterparties to the swaps, and the liquidity of those instruments. We determine the fair value of our derivative instruments using a discounted cash flow model, which incorporates an assessment of the risk of non-performance by our swap counterparties. The model uses various inputs including contractual terms, interest rate, credit spreads and volatility rates, as applicable. We record the effective part of the changes in fair value of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges in Other comprehensive income.

        The following discussion about the potential effects of changes in interest rates on our outstanding debt obligations is based on a sensitivity analysis, which models the effects of hypothetical interest rate shifts on our results of operation and cash flows. This sensitivity analysis is constrained by several factors, including the necessity to conduct the analysis based on a single point in time and by the inability to include the extraordinarily complex market reactions that normally would arise from the market shifts. Although the following results of our sensitivity analysis for changes in interest rates may have some limited use as a benchmark, they should not be viewed as a forecast. This forward-looking disclosure also is selective in nature and addresses only the potential impact on our debt obligations. It does not include a variety of other potential impacts that a change in interest rates could have on our business.

        Assuming we do not hedge our exposure to interest rate fluctuations related to our outstanding floating rate debt, a hypothetical 100 basis-point increase or decrease in our variable interest rates would have increased or decreased our interest expense, and accordingly our cash flows, by approximately $46 million on an annualized basis. The same hypothetical 100 basis-point increase or decrease in interest rates on our total outstanding debt obligations, including fixed and floating rate debt, would have increased or decreased our interest expense, and accordingly our cash flows, by approximately $223 million on an annualized basis.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

        Our functional currency is U.S. dollars. All of our aircraft purchase agreements are negotiated in U.S. dollars, we currently receive substantially all of our revenue in U.S. dollars and we pay substantially all of our expenses in U.S. dollars. We currently have a limited number of leases denominated in foreign currencies, maintain part of our cash in foreign currencies, and incur some of our expenses in foreign currencies, primarily the Euro. A decrease in the U.S. dollar in relation to foreign currencies increases our

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expenses paid in foreign currencies and an increase in the U.S. dollar in relation to foreign currencies decreases our lease revenue received from foreign currency denominated leases. Because we currently receive most of our revenues in U.S. dollars and pay most of our expenses in U.S. dollars, a change in foreign exchange rates would not have a material impact on our results of operations or cash flows. We do not have any restrictions or repatriation issues associated with our foreign cash accounts.

ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(A)    Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

        We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (collectively, the "Certifying Officers"), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

        In conjunction with the close of each fiscal quarter, we conduct a review and evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Certifying Officers, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on that evaluation, our Certifying Officers have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of September 30, 2013, the end of the period covered by this report.

(B)    Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

        There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2013, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

        Yemen Airways-Yemenia:    We are named in a lawsuit in connection with the 2009 crash of our Airbus A310-300 aircraft on lease to Yemen Airways-Yemenia, a Yemeni carrier. The plaintiffs are families of deceased occupants of the flight and seek unspecified damages for wrongful death, costs, and fees. The operative litigation commenced in January 2011 and is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. We believe that we have substantial defenses on the merits and that we are adequately covered by available liability insurance. We do not believe that the outcome of the Yemenia lawsuit will have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

        Air Lease:    On April 24, 2012, ILFC and AIG filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against ILFC's former CEO, Steven Udvar Hazy; Mr. Hazy's current company, Air Lease Corporation (ALC); and a number of ILFC's former officers and employees who are currently employed by ALC. The lawsuit alleges that Mr. Hazy and the former officers and employees, while employed at ILFC, diverted corporate opportunities from ILFC, misappropriated ILFC's trade secrets and other proprietary information, and committed other breaches of their fiduciary duties, all at the behest of ALC. The complaint seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief for breaches of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and various other violations of state law.

        On August 15, 2013 ALC filed a cross-complaint against ILFC and AIG, which alleges that ILFC entered into, and later breached, an agreement to sell certain aircraft to ALC. Based on these allegations, the cross-complaint asserts claims against ILFC for breach of contract and unfair competition. The cross-complaint seeks significant compensatory and punitive damages. The matter is in its incipient stages and we are still evaluating the claims. We believe we have substantial defenses on the merits and we will vigorously defend ourselves against ALC's claims.

        We are also a party to various claims and litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of our business. We do not believe that the outcome of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will be material to our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

        There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

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ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

        Not applicable.

Item 6.    EXHIBITS

a)

Exhibits

2.1	Amendment No. 1 to Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 10, 2013, among American International Group, Inc., AIG Capital Corporation and Jumbo Acquisition Limited (filed as an exhibit to AIG's Current Report on Form 8-K (file no. 001-8787) filed on May 13, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
2.2	Amendment No. 2 to Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 15, 2013, among American International Group, Inc., AIG Capital Corporation and Jumbo Acquisition Limited (filed as an exhibit to AIG's Current Report on Form 8-K (file no. 001-8787) filed on June 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1	Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
3.2	Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company (filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.1	The Company agrees to furnish to the Commission upon request a copy of each instrument with respect to issues of long-term debt of the Company and its subsidiaries, the authorized principal amount of which does not exceed 10% of the consolidated assets of the Company and its subsidiaries.
12.	Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2	Certification of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
32.1	Certification under 18 U.S.C., Section 1350.
101.	Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; (ii) the Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; (iii) the Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; (iv) the Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; and (v) the Notes to the Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION
November 12, 2013	/s/ HENRI COURPRON HENRI COURPRON Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
November 12, 2013	/s/ ELIAS HABAYEB ELIAS HABAYEB Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
November 12, 2013	/s/ JAMES J. MCKINNEY JAMES J. MCKINNEY Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

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INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
	2.1	Amendment No. 1 to Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 10, 2013, among American International Group, Inc., AIG Capital Corporation and Jumbo Acquisition Limited (filed as an exhibit to AIG's Current Report on Form 8-K (file no. 001-8787) filed on May 13, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
	2.2	Amendment No. 2 to Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 15, 2013, among American International Group, Inc., AIG Capital Corporation and Jumbo Acquisition Limited (filed as an exhibit to AIG's Current Report on Form 8-K (file no. 001-8787) filed on June 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
	3.1	Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	3.2	Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company (filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.1	The Company agrees to furnish to the Commission upon request a copy of each instrument with respect to issues of long-term debt of the Company and its subsidiaries, the authorized principal amount of which does not exceed 10% of the consolidated assets of the Company and its subsidiaries.
	12.	Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.
	31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
	31.2	Certification of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
	32.1	Certification under 18 U.S.C., Section 1350.
	101.	Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; (ii) the Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; (iii) the Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; (iv) the Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; and (v) the Notes to the Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

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EX-12

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EXHIBIT 12

INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK
DIVIDENDS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 and 2012
(Dollars in thousands)

	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
	(Unaudited)
Earnings:
Net (loss) income	$	(599,292	)	$	339,666
Add:
(Benefit) provision for income taxes		(339,557	)		(65,990	)
Fixed charges		1,109,588			1,181,226
Less:
Capitalized interest		(17,336	)		(11,562	)
Earnings, as adjusted (A)	$	153,403		$	1,443,340
Fixed charges and preferred stock dividends:
Preferred dividend requirements	$	271		$	300
Ratio of (loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes to net (loss) income		157	%		81	%
Preferred dividend factor on pretax basis		425			243
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense		1,088,655			1,165,844
Capitalized interest		17,336			11,562
Interest factors of rents		3,597			3,820
Fixed charges, as adjusted (B)		1,109,588			1,181,226
Fixed charges and preferred stock dividends (C)	$	1,110,013		$	1,181,469
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges ((A) divided by (B))		—	(a)		1.22x
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividends ((A) divided by (C))		—	(a)		1.22x

^(a)

In the nine months ended September 30, 2013, earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $956.2 million and fixed charges and preferred stock dividends by $956.6 million, due to non-cash impairment charges and fair value adjustments aggregating $1.3 billion.

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INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 and 2012 (Dollars in thousands)

EX-31.1

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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Henri Courpron, certify that:

        1.     I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of International Lease Finance Corporation;

        2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

        3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

        4.     The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

        a.     Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

        b.     Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

        c.     Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

        d.     Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

        5.     The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

        a.     All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

        b.     Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 12, 2013

/s/ HENRI COURPRON
HENRI COURPRON
Chief Executive Officer

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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-31.2

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EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Elias Habayeb, certify that:

        1.     I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of International Lease Finance Corporation;

        2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

        3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

        4.     The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

        a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

        b)    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

        c)     Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

        d)    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

        5.     The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

        a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

        b)    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 12, 2013

/s/ ELIAS HABAYEB
ELIAS HABAYEB
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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CERTIFICATIONS

EX-32.1

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EXHIBIT 32.1

WRITTEN STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

        Each of the undersigned, HENRI COURPRON, the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, and ELIAS HABAYEB , the SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER of INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION (the "Company"), pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, hereby certifies that:

(i)

the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and



(ii)

the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: November 12, 2013	/s/ HENRI COURPRON HENRI COURPRON
Dated: November 12, 2013	/s/ ELIAS HABAYEB ELIAS HABAYEB

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WRITTEN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

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Lease Receivables and Other Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Lease Receivables and Other Assets

Lease Receivables and Other Assets

I. Lease Receivables and Other Assets

        Lease receivables and other assets consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Lease receivables	$	209,657	$	199,694
AeroTurbine Inventory		200,508		149,390
Lease incentive costs, net of amortization		175,956		128,616
Straight-line rents and other assets		203,308		226,609
Goodwill and Other intangible assets(a)		46,778		48,887
Notes and trade receivables, net of allowance(b)		18,098		23,181
Derivative assets(c)		—		54
	$	854,305	$	776,431

^(a)

Goodwill and Other intangible assets relate to our acquisition of AeroTurbine.

^(b)

Notes receivable are primarily from the sale of flight equipment and are fixed with varying interest rates from 2.0% to 10.5%.

^(c)

See Note O—Derivative Financial Instruments.

        We had the following activity in our allowance for credit losses on notes receivable during the year ended December 31, 2012:

	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	41,396
Provision		(9,727	)
Write-offs		(31,669	)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—

        During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we did not have any activity in our allowance for credit losses on notes receivable.

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Debt Financings (Details 6) (USD $)	9 Months Ended								0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured debt financing	Sep. 30, 2012 Secured debt financing	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured debt financing 2009 Aircraft Financings, Borrowings from third parties	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured debt financing Aircraft financings June 2009	Sep. 30, 2012 Secured debt financing Secured credit facility dated October 13, 2006	Sep. 30, 2012 Secured debt financing Secured term loan entered into in 2010	May 30, 2013 Secured debt financing 2012 term loan, maturing on April 12, 2016	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured debt financing 2012 term loan, maturing on April 12, 2016	Apr. 05, 2013 Secured debt financing 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured debt financing 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017
Debt financings
Prepayment of debt					$ 106,000,000	$ 55,400,000	$ 456,900,000	$ 750,000,000		$ 550,000,000	$ 150,000,000	$ 150,000,000
Write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount	$ 17,695,000	$ 22,934,000	$ 17,700,000	$ 22,900,000					$ 12,300,000

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CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME
Rental of flight equipment	$ 1,068,610	$ 1,097,280	$ 3,142,418	$ 3,320,711
Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales	17,024	10,503	33,777	25,176
Other income	23,167	34,089	96,269	81,848
Total revenues and other income	1,108,801	1,141,872	3,272,464	3,427,735
EXPENSES
Interest	338,553	386,769	1,088,655	1,165,844
Depreciation of flight equipment	459,426	482,098	1,386,793	1,440,502
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use	1,104,625	61,237	1,139,863	102,662
Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed	57,487	35,932	185,074	88,059
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			17,695	22,934
Aircraft costs	22,254	49,638	43,732	95,795
Selling, general and administrative	75,134	65,682	242,556	191,880
Other expenses	100,637	32,960	106,945	46,383
Total expenses	2,158,116	1,114,316	4,211,313	3,154,059
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(1,049,315)	27,556	(938,849)	273,676
(Benefit) provision for income taxes - Note C	(367,237)	9,964	(339,557)	(65,990)
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$ (682,078)	$ 17,592	$ (599,292)	$ 339,666

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

B. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Adoption of Recent Accounting Guidance:

• Presentation of Comprehensive Income

        In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard requiring us to disclose the effect of reclassifying significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items of net income or to provide a cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under GAAP.

        We adopted the guidance on January 1, 2013, when it became effective. The adoption had no impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, due to adoption, we have included additional disclosures for items reclassified out of AOCI in Note Q—Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

• Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

        In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that clarifies the scope of transactions subject to disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. The guidance applies to financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset either in accordance with specific criteria contained in FASB Accounting Standards Codification or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. This guidance was effective January 1, 2013, and required retrospective application. The adoption of this guidance had no effect on our consolidated financial statements, results of operations or cash flows, and we did not include additional disclosures because all of our derivatives were in liability positions.

• Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes

        In July 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that permits the Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes in addition to US Treasury rates and LIBOR. The standard also removes the prohibition on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges. This standard became effective on a prospective basis for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013 to the extent the Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate is used as a benchmark rate for hedge accounting purposes. We adopted this standard on its required effective date of July 17, 2013. The adoption of this standard had no material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Future Application of Accounting Guidance:

• Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

        In July 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that requires a liability related to unrecognized tax benefits to be presented as a reduction to the related deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward or a tax credit carryforward (the "Carryforwards"). When the Carryforwards are not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the jurisdiction or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit will be presented in the financial statements as a liability and will not be combined with the related deferred tax assets. This standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013, but earlier adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, the standard must be applied prospectively to unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Retrospective application is permitted. We plan to adopt the standard prospectively on the required effective date of January 1, 2014 and are currently assessing the impact of adopting the standard on our consolidated financial statements.

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Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments

Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments

P. Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments

        The carrying amounts and fair values (as well as the level within the fair value hierarchy to which the valuation relates) of our financial instruments are as follows:

	Estimated Fair Value												Carrying Amount of Asset (Liability)
	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2013
Cash, including restricted cash		121,723			2,024,479	(a)	$	—		$	2,146,202		$	2,146,202
Notes receivable		—			19,818			—			19,818			18,098
Debt financings (including subordinated debt)					(23,491,659	)		—			(23,491,659	)		(22,273,303	)
Derivative liabilities		—			(10,379	)		—			(10,379	)		(10,379	)
Guarantees		—			—			(128,907	)		(128,907	)		(128,907	)
December 31, 2012
Cash, including restricted cash	$	605,410		$	3,117,565	(a)	$	—		$	3,722,975		$	3,722,975
Notes receivable		—			23,175			—			23,175			23,181
Debt financings (including subordinated debt)		(18,822,645	)		(7,160,408	)		—			(25,983,053	)		(24,342,787	)
Derivative assets		—			54			—			54			54
Derivative liabilities		—			(20,933	)		—			(20,933	)		(20,933	)
Guarantees		—			—			(51,947	)		(51,947	)		(49,268	)

^(a)

Includes restricted cash of $420.9 million (2013) and $695.4 million (2012).

        We used the following methods and assumptions in estimating our fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

        Cash:    The carrying value reported on the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximates its fair value. We consider time deposits that are not readily available for immediate withdrawal as Level 2 valuations.

        Notes Receivable:    The fair values for notes receivable are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, using market quoted discount rates that approximate the credit risk of the issuing party.

        Debt Financings:    The fair value of our debt financings, including the level within the fair value hierarchy, is determined at the end of each reporting period. We consider the frequency and volume of quoted prices of our debt in active markets, where available, in making our determination. The fair value of our long-term unsecured fixed-rate debt is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, based on our spread to U.S. Treasury bonds for similar debt. The fair value of our long-term unsecured floating rate debt is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on credit default spreads. The fair value of our long-term secured debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on credit default spreads.

        Derivatives:    Fair values are based on the use of a valuation model that utilizes, among other things, current interest, foreign exchange and volatility rates, as applicable.

        Guarantees:    Guarantees are included in Accrued interest and other payables on our Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets. Fair value is determined by reference to the underlying aircraft and guarantee amount . See Note L—Commitments and Contingencies—Guarantees.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 aircraft guarantee	Sep. 30, 2012 guarantee	Sep. 30, 2013 aircraft guarantee	Sep. 30, 2012 guarantee
Guarantees
Total reserves, carrying balance of guarantees	$ 128.9		$ 128.9
Asset Value Guarantees
Guarantees
Number of guarantee obligations			12
Number of guarantees performed			6
Number of aircraft purchased under guarantee performance	3		5
Number of aircraft purchased under guarantee performance, which were subsequently sold			3
Total reserves, carrying balance of guarantees	125.5		125.5
Maximum aggregate potential commitment under guarantees	330.6		330.6
Provisions for losses on asset value guarantees for guarantee obligations	93.9	31.3	100.5	31.3
Number of reserves for guarantee obligations	4	3	6	3
Asset Value Guarantees | Airbus A340-600 aircraft
Guarantees
Number of aircraft for which the estimated fair market values declined significantly	4
Aircraft Loan Guarantees
Guarantees
Number of guarantee obligations			1
Maximum aggregate potential commitment under guarantees	$ 4.2		$ 4.2

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Debt Financings

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Debt Financings

Debt Financings

J. Debt Financings

        Our debt financing was comprised of the following at the respective dates:

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Secured
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000		$	3,900,000
ECA and Ex-Im financings		1,828,648			2,193,229
Secured bank debt(a)		1,808,227			1,961,143
Institutional secured term loans		750,000			1,450,000
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(5,398	)		(15,125	)
		8,281,477			9,489,247
Unsecured
Bonds and medium-term notes		13,025,538			13,890,747
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(33,712	)		(37,207	)
		12,991,826			13,853,540
Total Senior Debt Financings		21,273,303			23,342,787
Subordinated Debt		1,000,000			1,000,000
	$	22,273,303		$	24,342,787

^(a)

Of this amount, $177.9 million (2013) and $270.5 million (2012) is non-recourse to ILFC. These secured financings were incurred by VIEs and consolidated into our Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements. Amounts include $334.5 million (2013) and $260.0 million (2012) outstanding under AeroTurbine's revolving credit facility.

^(b)

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded an $18.6 million adjustment to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method, of which $4.0 million related to debt discounts and is reflected herein. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The following table presents information regarding the collateral pledged for our secured debt:

	As of September 30, 2013
	Debt Outstanding		Net Book Value of Collateral			Number of Aircraft
	(Dollars in thousands)
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000	$	5,962,533			174
ECA and Ex-Im Financings		1,828,648		5,015,092			118
Secured bank debt		1,808,227		2,622,782	(a)		61	(a)
Institutional secured term loans		750,000		1,303,763			52
Total	$	8,286,875	$	14,904,170			405

^(a)

Amounts represent the net book value of collateral and number of aircraft securing ILFC secured bank term debt. Amounts do not include assets securing AeroTurbine's secured revolving credit facility. AeroTurbine's credit facility, under which $334.5 million was drawn as of September 30, 2013, is secured by substantially all of the assets of AeroTurbine and its subsidiary guarantors.

Senior Secured Bonds

        On August 20, 2010, we issued $3.9 billion of senior secured notes, with $1.35 billion maturing in September 2014 and bearing interest of 6.5%, $1.275 billion maturing in September 2016 and bearing interest of 6.75%, and $1.275 billion maturing in September 2018 and bearing interest of 7.125%. The notes are secured by a designated pool of aircraft, initially consisting of 174 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, and cash collateral when required. In addition, two of our subsidiaries, which either own or hold leases attached to the aircraft included in the pool securing the notes, have guaranteed the notes. We can redeem the notes at any time prior to their maturity, provided we give notice between 30 to 60 days prior to the intended redemption date and subject to a penalty of the greater of 1% of the outstanding principal amount and a "make-whole" premium. There is no sinking fund for the notes.

        The indenture and the aircraft mortgage and security agreement governing the senior secured notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, restrict our and our restricted subsidiaries' ability to: (i) create liens; (ii) sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the assets serving as collateral for the senior secured notes; (iii) declare or pay dividends or acquire or retire shares of our capital stock during certain events of default; (iv) designate restricted subsidiaries as non-restricted subsidiaries or designate non-restricted subsidiaries; and (v)make investments in or transfer assets to non-restricted subsidiaries. The indenture also restricts our and the subsidiary guarantors' ability to consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all, or substantially all, of our assets.

        The indenture provides for customary events of default, including but not limited to, the failure to pay scheduled principal and interest payments on the notes, the failure to comply with covenants and agreements specified in the indenture, the acceleration of certain other indebtedness resulting from non-payment of that indebtedness, and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, any amount then outstanding under the senior secured notes may immediately become due and payable.

ECA Financings

        We entered into ECA facility agreements in 1999 and 2004 through certain direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries that have been designated as non-restricted subsidiaries under our indentures. The 1999 and 2004 ECA facilities were used to fund purchases of Airbus aircraft through 2001 and June 2010, respectively. Each aircraft purchased was financed by a ten-year fully amortizing loan. New financings are no longer available to us under either ECA facility.

        As of September 30, 2013, approximately $1.6 billion was outstanding under the 2004 ECA facility and no loans were outstanding under the 1999 ECA facility. The interest rates on the loans outstanding under the 2004 ECA facility are either fixed or based on LIBOR and ranged from 0.353% to 4.711% at September 30, 2013. The net book value of the aircraft purchased under the 2004 ECA facility was $3.6 billion at September 30, 2013. The loans are guaranteed by various European ECAs. We have collateralized the debt with pledges of the shares of wholly owned subsidiaries that hold title to the aircraft financed under the facilities. The 2004 ECA facility contains customary events of default and restrictive covenants.

        The 2004 ECA facility requires us to segregate security deposits, overhaul rentals and rental payments received under the leases related to the aircraft funded under the 2004 ECA facility (segregated rental payments are used to make scheduled principal and interest payments on the outstanding debt). The segregated funds are deposited into separate accounts pledged to and controlled by the security trustee of the 2004 ECA facility. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, we had segregated security deposits, overhaul rentals and rental payments aggregating $404.7 million and $405.4 million related to aircraft funded under the 2004 ECA facility. The segregated amounts fluctuate with changes in security deposits, overhaul rentals, rental payments and principal and interest payments related to the aircraft funded under the 2004 ECA facility. In addition, if a default resulting in an acceleration of the obligations under the 2004 ECA facility were to occur, pursuant to the cross-collateralization agreement described below, we would have to segregate lease payments, overhaul rentals and security deposits received after such acceleration event occurred from the leases relating to the aircraft funded under the 1999 ECA facility that remain as collateral, even though those aircraft are no longer subject to a loan at September 30, 2013.

        In addition, we must register the existing individual mortgages on certain aircraft funded under both the 1999 and 2004 ECA facilities in the local jurisdictions in which the respective aircraft are registered. The mortgages are only required to be filed with respect to aircraft that have outstanding loan balances or otherwise as agreed in connection with the cross-collateralization agreement described below.

        We have cross-collateralized the 1999 ECA facility with the 2004 ECA facility. As part of such cross-collateralization, we (i) guarantee the obligations under the 2004 ECA facility through our subsidiary established to finance Airbus aircraft under the 1999 ECA facility; (ii) granted mortgages over certain aircraft financed under the 1999 ECA facility and security interests over other collateral related to the aircraft financed under the 1999 ECA facility to secure the guaranty obligation; (iii) have to maintain a loan-to-value ratio (aggregating the aircraft from the 1999 ECA facility and the 2004 ECA facility) of no more than 50% in order to release liens (including the liens incurred under the cross-collateralization agreement) on any aircraft financed under the 1999 or 2004 ECA facilities or other assets related to the aircraft; and (iv) agreed to apply proceeds generated from certain disposals of aircraft to obligations under the 2004 ECA facility.

        On May 8, 2013, we amended our 2004 ECA facility, effective immediately, to remove the minimum consolidated tangible net worth covenant. In addition, the amendment made permanent the requirement to segregate funds and to register individual mortgages in local jurisdictions. Prior to the amendment, this requirement would have fallen away if our long-term debt ratings rose above a certain level.

Ex-Im Financings

        On December 19, 2012, we issued through a consolidated entity pre-funded amortizing notes with an aggregate principal amount of $287.0 million. The notes mature in January 2025 and scheduled principal payments commenced in April 2013. The notes are guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States and bear interest at a rate per annum equal to 1.492%. The funds were being held in a restricted cash account at December 31, 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we used the proceeds from the notes to finance two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which serve as collateral for the notes.

Secured Bank Debt

        2011 Secured Term Loan:    On March 30, 2011, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries entered into a secured term loan agreement with lender commitments in the amount of approximately $1.3 billion, which was subsequently increased to approximately $1.5 billion. As of September 30, 2013, approximately $1.3 billion was outstanding under this agreement. The loan matures on March 30, 2018, and scheduled principal payments commenced in June 2012. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75%, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 1.75%. The obligations of the subsidiary borrower are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by ILFC and on a secured basis by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the subsidiary borrower. The security granted includes a portfolio of 54 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, and the equity interests in certain SPEs that own the pledged aircraft, attached leases and related equipment. The 54 aircraft had an initial aggregate appraised value, as defined in the loan agreement, of approximately $2.4 billion, which equaled a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 65%. The subsidiary borrower, subsidiary guarantors and SPEs have been designated as non-restricted subsidiaries under our indentures.

        The subsidiary borrower is required to maintain compliance with a maximum loan-to-value ratio, which declines over time, as set forth in the term loan agreement. If the subsidiary borrower does not maintain compliance with the maximum loan-to-value ratio, it will be required to prepay portions of the outstanding loans, deposit an amount in the cash collateral account or transfer additional aircraft to the SPEs, subject to certain concentration criteria, so that the ratio is equal to or less than the maximum loan-to-value ratio.

        The subsidiary borrower can voluntarily prepay the loan at any time. The loan facility contains customary covenants and events of default, including covenants that limit the ability of the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and create liens, and covenants that limit the ability of ILFC, the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to consolidate, merge or dispose of all or substantially all of their assets and enter into transactions with affiliates.

        AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Agreement:    AeroTurbine has a credit facility that expires on December 9, 2015 and, after the most recent amendment on February 23, 2012, provides for a maximum aggregate available amount of $430 million, subject to availability under a borrowing base calculated based on AeroTurbine's aircraft assets and accounts receivable. AeroTurbine has the option to increase the aggregate amount available under the facility by an additional $70 million, either by adding new lenders or allowing existing lenders to increase their commitments if they choose to do so. Borrowings under the facility bear interest determined, with certain exceptions, based on LIBOR plus a margin of 3.0%. AeroTurbine's obligations under the facility are guaranteed by ILFC on an unsecured basis and by AeroTurbine's subsidiaries (subject to certain exclusions) and are secured by substantially all of the assets of AeroTurbine and its subsidiary guarantors. The credit agreement contains customary events of default and covenants, including certain financial covenants. Additionally, the credit agreement imposes limitations on AeroTurbine's ability to pay dividends to us (other than dividends payable solely in common stock). As of September 30, 2013, AeroTurbine had approximately $335 million outstanding under the facility.

        Secured Commercial Bank Financings:    In May 2009, ILFC provided $39.0 million of subordinated financing to an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures. The entity used these funds and an additional $106.0 million borrowed from third parties to purchase an aircraft, which it leases to an airline. The loans had original maturity dates in May 2018 with interest rates based on LIBOR. On January 16, 2013, the subsidiary repaid both loans in full. In connection with the prepayment of these loans, we recognized losses aggregating $1.7 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs.

        In June 2009, we borrowed $55.4 million through an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures and that owns one aircraft leased to an airline. The loan partly amortized over five years with the remaining $27.5 million originally due in 2014, and the interest rate was fixed at 6.58%. On March 20, 2013, we repaid the loan in full. In connection with the prepayment of this loan, we recognized losses aggregating $0.8 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs.

        In March 2012, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures entered into a $203 million term loan facility that was used to finance seven Boeing 737-800s. The principal of each senior loan issued under the facility will partially amortize over six years, with the remaining principal payable at the maturity date. At September 30, 2013, approximately $178 million was outstanding and the average interest rate on the loans was 4.73%. The loans are non-recourse to ILFC except under limited circumstances and are secured by the purchased aircraft and lease receivables. The subsidiary borrower can voluntarily prepay the loans at any time subject to a 2% prepayment fee prior to March 30, 2014 and a 1% prepayment fee between March 30, 2014 and March 30, 2015. On March 29, 2013, we amended certain financial covenants under our $203 million term loan facility. The subsidiary borrower under the $203 million term loan facility is prohibited from: (i) incurring additional debt; (ii) incurring additional capital expenditures; (iii) hiring employees; and (iv) negatively pledging the assets securing the facility.

Institutional Secured Term Loans

        In 2012, we entered into the following term loans:

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  Secured Term Loan 2012-1: On February 23, 2012, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures entered into a secured term loan agreement in the amount of $900 million. The loan matures on June 30, 2017, and initially bore interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 4.0% with a 1.0% LIBOR floor, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 3.0%. On April 5, 2013, we amended this secured term loan and simultaneously prepaid $150 million of the outstanding principal amount. In connection with the partial prepayment of this secured term loan, we recognized losses aggregating approximately $2.9 million from the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs. The remaining outstanding principal amount of $750 million now bears interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 2.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 1.75%. The obligations of the subsidiary borrower are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by ILFC and on a secured basis by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the subsidiary borrower. The security granted includes the equity interests in certain SPEs of the subsidiary borrower that have been designated as non-restricted under our indentures. The SPEs initially held title to 62 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, with an aggregate appraised value, as defined in the loan agreement, of approximately $1.66 billion as of December 31, 2011, equaling an initial loan-to-value ratio of approximately 54%. After giving effect to the amendment, certain collateral that had served as security for the secured term loan was released. As of September 30, 2013, the SPEs collectively own a portfolio of 52 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, with an aggregate appraised value of $1.27 billion, equaling a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 59%. The loan requires a loan-to-value ratio of no more than 63%. If the subsidiary borrower does not maintain compliance with the maximum loan-to-value ratio, it will be required to prepay a portion of the loan, deposit an amount in the cash collateral account or transfer additional aircraft to SPEs, subject to certain concentration criteria, so that the ratio is equal to or less than the maximum loan-to-value ratio. The principal of the loan is payable in full at maturity with no scheduled amortization. We can voluntarily prepay the loan at any time. The loan contains customary covenants and events of default, including covenants that limit the ability of the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and create liens, and covenants that limit the ability of ILFC, the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to consolidate, merge or dispose of all or substantially all of their assets and enter into transactions with affiliates.

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  Secured Term Loan 2012-2: On April 12, 2012, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures entered into a secured term loan agreement in the amount of $550 million. The loan had an original maturity date of April 12, 2016, and bore interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 3.75% with a 1% LIBOR floor. The obligations of the subsidiary borrower were guaranteed on an unsecured basis by ILFC and on a secured basis by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the subsidiary borrower. We prepaid this loan in full on May 30, 2013, and in connection with the prepayment, we recognized losses aggregating approximately $12.3 million from the write-off of unamortized deferred discount and financing costs.

Unsecured Bonds and Medium-Term Notes

        Shelf Registration Statement:    We have an effective shelf registration statement filed with the SEC. We have an unlimited amount of debt securities registered for sale under the shelf registration statement.

        At September 30, 2013, we had issued unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount outstanding of approximately $10.3 billion under our current and previous shelf registration statements, including $750 million of 3.875% notes due 2018 and $500 million of 4.625% notes due 2021, each issued in March 2013, and $550 million of floating rate notes due 2016, issued in May 2013. The floating rate notes bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus a margin of 1.95%, with the interest rate resetting quarterly, and at September 30, 2013, the interest rate was 2.204%. The debt securities outstanding under our shelf registration statements mature through 2022 and the fixed rate notes bear interest at rates that range from 3.875% to 8.875%. The notes are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturity and there are no sinking fund requirements.

        Other Senior Notes:    On March 22, 2010 and April 6, 2010, we issued a combined $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior notes due September 15, 2015, and $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.750% senior notes due March 15, 2017, pursuant to an indenture dated as of March 22, 2010. The notes are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturity and there are no sinking fund requirements.

        The indentures governing our unsecured notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, restrict our, and our restricted subsidiaries', ability to (i) incur liens on assets; (ii) declare or pay dividends or acquire or retire shares of our capital stock during certain events of default; (iii) designate restricted subsidiaries as non-restricted subsidiaries or designate non-restricted subsidiaries; (iv) make investments in or transfer assets to non-restricted subsidiaries; and (v) consolidate, merge, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets.

        The indentures also provide for customary events of default, including but not limited to, the failure to pay scheduled principal and interest payments on the notes, the failure to comply with covenants and agreements specified in the indenture, the acceleration of certain other indebtedness resulting from non-payment of that indebtedness, and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, any amount then outstanding under the relevant indentures may immediately become due and payable.

Unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement

        2012 Credit Facility:    On October 9, 2012, we entered into a $2.3 billion three-year unsecured revolving credit facility with a group of 10 banks that expires on October 9, 2015. Our revolving credit facility provides for interest rates based on either a base rate or LIBOR plus a margin, currently 2.25%, determined by reference to our ratio of consolidated indebtedness to shareholders' equity. The credit agreement contains customary events of default and restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur liens and transfer or sell assets. The credit agreement also contains financial covenants that require us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum ratio of consolidated indebtedness to shareholders' equity. As of September 30, 2013, we had not drawn on our revolving credit facility.

        On April 1, 2013, we amended certain financial covenants under our $2.3 billion three-year unsecured revolving credit facility, effective upon completion of the potential sale of our common stock to Jumbo Acquisition Limited. Following completion of this potential sale, we will apply purchase accounting which will adjust the carrying value of our assets and liabilities to their fair values at the time the sale closes. The amendments to the financial covenants are intended to prevent us from violating such covenants solely as a result of the application of purchase accounting.

Subordinated Debt

        In December 2005, we issued two tranches of subordinated debt totaling $1.0 billion. Both tranches mature on December 21, 2065. The $400 million tranche has a call option date of December 21, 2015. We can call the $600 million tranche at any time. The interest rate on the $600 million tranche is a floating rate with a margin of 1.55% plus the highest of (i) 3-month LIBOR; (ii) 10-year constant maturity treasury; and (iii) 30-year constant maturity treasury. The interest rate resets quarterly and at September 30, 2013, the interest rate was 5.35%. The $400 million tranche has a fixed interest rate of 6.25% until the 2015 call option date, and if we do not exercise the call option, the interest rate will change to a floating rate, reset quarterly, based on a margin of 1.80% plus the highest of (i) 3-month LIBOR; (ii)  10-year constant maturity treasury; and (iii) 30-year constant maturity treasury. If we choose to redeem the $600 million tranche, we must pay 100% of the principal amount of the bonds being redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. If we choose to redeem only a portion of the outstanding bonds, at least $50 million principal amount of the bonds must remain outstanding.

        Under the terms of the subordinated debt, failure to comply with financial tests requiring a minimum ratio of equity to total managed assets and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio will result in a "mandatory trigger event". If a mandatory trigger event occurs and we are unable to raise sufficient capital through capital contributions from AIG or the sale of our stock (in the manner permitted by the terms of the subordinated debt) to cover the next interest payment on the subordinated debt, a "mandatory deferral event" will occur. If a mandatory deferral event occurs, we would be required to defer all interest payments on the subordinated debt and be prohibited from paying cash dividends on our capital stock (including our market auction preferred stock) until we are in compliance with both financial tests or have raised sufficient capital to pay all accumulated and unpaid interest on the subordinated debt. Mandatory trigger events and mandatory deferral events are not events of default under the indenture governing the subordinated debt.

        On July 25, 2013, we amended the financial tests in both tranches of subordinated debt after a majority of the holders of the subordinated debt consented to such amendments. The financial tests were amended by (i) replacing the definition of "Tangible Equity Amount" used in calculating our ratio of equity to total managed assets with a definition for "Total Equity Amount" that does not exclude intangible assets from our total stockholders' equity as reflected on our consolidated balance sheet, and (ii) amending the calculation of the earnings portion of our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio by replacing the definition of "Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes" used in calculating such ratio with a definition for "Adjusted EBITDA" that excludes, among other items, interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, all impairment charges and loss on extinguishment of debt. These amendments make it less likely that we will fail to comply with such financial tests.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

        2013.    During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we prepaid in full our $550 million secured term loan originally scheduled to mature in April 2016, the total outstanding under both tranches of the $106.0 million secured financing, and the total outstanding under the $55.4 million secured financing, and prepaid $150 million of the outstanding principal amount of our secured term loan due June 30, 2017. In connection with these prepayments, we recognized charges aggregating $17.7 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount.

        2012.    During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we prepaid the remaining $456.9 million outstanding under our secured credit facility dated October 13, 2006 and the $750 million outstanding under our secured term loan entered into in 2010, and we refinanced our $550 million secured term loan at a lower interest rate. In connection with these prepayments, we recognized charges aggregating $22.9 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount.

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Debt Financings (Details) (USD $)			3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Adjustments to interest expense to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method	Sep. 30, 2013 Adjustments to interest expense to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method	Dec. 31, 2012 AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Agreement	Sep. 30, 2013 Senior Debt Obligations	Dec. 31, 2012 Senior Debt Obligations	Sep. 30, 2013 Senior Debt Obligations Adjustments to interest expense to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method	Sep. 30, 2013 Senior Debt Obligations Adjustments to interest expense to correct and fully align amortization of debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt aircraft	Dec. 31, 2012 Secured Debt	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Senior secured bonds aircraft	Dec. 31, 2012 Secured Debt Senior secured bonds	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt ECA and Ex-Im financings aircraft	Dec. 31, 2012 Secured Debt ECA and Ex-Im financings	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Bank debt aircraft	Dec. 31, 2012 Secured Debt Bank debt	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Bank debt Consolidated VIEs	Dec. 31, 2012 Secured Debt Bank debt Consolidated VIEs	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Institutional secured term loans aircraft	Dec. 31, 2012 Secured Debt Institutional secured term loans	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Agreement Subsidiary borrower	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt	Dec. 31, 2012 Unsecured Debt	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt Bonds and medium-term notes	Dec. 31, 2012 Unsecured Debt Bonds and medium-term notes
Debt financings and information regarding the collateral provided for secured debt
Debt outstanding, before discount										$ 8,286,875,000		$ 3,900,000,000	$ 3,900,000,000	$ 1,828,648,000	$ 2,193,229,000	$ 1,808,227,000	$ 1,961,143,000			$ 750,000,000	$ 1,450,000,000				$ 13,025,538,000	$ 13,890,747,000
Net Book Value of Collateral										14,904,170,000		5,962,533,000		5,015,092,000		2,622,782,000				1,303,763,000
Number of Aircraft										405		174		118		61				52
Less: Deferred debt discount										(5,398,000)	(15,125,000)												(33,712,000)	(37,207,000)
Secured debt financing, net of deferred debt discount	8,281,477,000	9,489,247,000								8,281,477,000	9,489,247,000
Unsecured debt financing, net of deferred debt discount	12,991,826,000	13,853,540,000																					12,991,826,000	13,853,540,000
Subordinated debt	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Debt financing, net of deferred debt discount	22,273,303,000	24,342,787,000				21,273,303,000	23,342,787,000
Non-recourse to ILFC																		177,900,000	270,500,000
Decrease (increase) to pre-tax loss			18,600,000	19,500,000				18,600,000	4,000,000
Amount outstanding under the facility					$ 260,000,000																	$ 334,500,000

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Variable Interest Entities (Details) (Agreement to manage aircraft for servicing fee)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 entity
VIEs, not primary beneficiary
Variable interest entities
Number of entities in which the entity has variable interests	1
Consolidated VIEs
Variable interest entities
Number of entities in which the entity has variable interests	2

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Basis of Preparation (Details) (AIG, Minimum)	Sep. 30, 2013 country
AIG | Minimum
Basis of presentation
Customers served, number of countries	130

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Adoption of Recent Accounting Guidance:

• Presentation of Comprehensive Income

        In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard requiring us to disclose the effect of reclassifying significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items of net income or to provide a cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under GAAP.

        We adopted the guidance on January 1, 2013, when it became effective. The adoption had no impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, due to adoption, we have included additional disclosures for items reclassified out of AOCI in Note Q—Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

• Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

        In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that clarifies the scope of transactions subject to disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. The guidance applies to financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset either in accordance with specific criteria contained in FASB Accounting Standards Codification or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. This guidance was effective January 1, 2013, and required retrospective application. The adoption of this guidance had no effect on our consolidated financial statements, results of operations or cash flows, and we did not include additional disclosures because all of our derivatives were in liability positions.

• Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes

        In July 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that permits the Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes in addition to US Treasury rates and LIBOR. The standard also removes the prohibition on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges. This standard became effective on a prospective basis for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013 to the extent the Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate is used as a benchmark rate for hedge accounting purposes. We adopted this standard on its required effective date of July 17, 2013. The adoption of this standard had no material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Future Application of Accounting Guidance:

• Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

        In July 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that requires a liability related to unrecognized tax benefits to be presented as a reduction to the related deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward or a tax credit carryforward (the "Carryforwards"). When the Carryforwards are not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the jurisdiction or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit will be presented in the financial statements as a liability and will not be combined with the related deferred tax assets. This standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013, but earlier adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, the standard must be applied prospectively to unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Retrospective application is permitted. We plan to adopt the standard prospectively on the required effective date of January 1, 2014 and are currently assessing the impact of adopting the standard on our consolidated financial statements.

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Other Expenses

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Other Expenses

Other Expenses

R. Other Expenses

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, Other expenses were $100.6 million and $106.9 million, respectively, and during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, Other expenses were $33.0 million and $46.4 million, respectively. Other expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, were primarily impacted by provisions recorded for asset value guarantees of $93.9 million and $100.5 million, respectively. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, were primarily impacted by $31.3 million in provisions recorded for asset value guarantees. See Note L—Commitments and Contingencies—Guarantees.

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Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 aircraft	Sep. 30, 2012 aircraft	Sep. 30, 2013 aircraft	Sep. 30, 2012 aircraft
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed of
Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted	9	15	37	23
Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments	$ 57,487	$ 35,932	$ 185,074	$ 88,059
Aircraft likely to be sold or sold
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed of
Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted	3	5	18	9
Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments	8,500	5,200	87,300	43,000
Number of aircraft reclassified into flight equipment held for sale when held for sale criteria met			11
Number of aircraft transferred to flight equipment when criteria of flight equipment held for sale was met and sold			10
Aircraft impaired or adjusted twice				1
Held for sale aircraft sold or transferred from held for sale back to flight equipment
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed of
Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		4		4
Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments		4,100		4,100
Aircraft intended to be or designated for part-out
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed of
Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted	6	6	19	10
Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments	$ 49,000	$ 26,600	$ 97,800	$ 41,000
Aircraft impaired or adjusted twice			1
Engines impaired or adjusted	2	9	6	13

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Measurements

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Counterparty Netting		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2013
Derivative assets	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—
Derivative liabilities		—		(10,379	)(a)		—		—		(10,379	)
Total	$	—	$	(10,379	)	$	—	$	—	$	(10,379	)
December 31, 2012
Derivative assets	$	—	$	54		$	—	$	—	$	54	(b)
Derivative liabilities		—		(20,933	)(a)		—		—		(20,933	)
Total	$	—	$	(20,879	)	$	—	$	—	$	(20,879	)

^(a)

The balance includes CVA and MVA adjustments of $0.03 million and $0.3 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

^(b)

Derivative assets are presented in Lease receivables and other assets on the Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Schedule of the effect on condensed, consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded to flight equipment

	Book Value at December 31, 2012		Impairment Charges			Reclassifications and Other Adjustments			Sales			Depreciation			Book Value at September 30, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
Flight equipment	$	2,501,544	$	(1,324,588	)	$	(261,263	)	$	(18,712	)	$	(133,406	)	$	763,575
Flight equipment held for sale		—		—			162,250			(153,000	)		—			9,250
Lease receivables and other assets		6,721		(349	)		21,333			(8,996	)		(2,366	)		16,343
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases		—		—			76,070			—			—			76,070
Total	$	2,508,265	$	(1,324,937	)	$	(1,610)	(a)	$	(180,708	)	$	(135,772	)	$	865,238

^(a)

Represents collections and security deposits applied against the finance and sales-type leases, offset by costs capitalized to flight equipment.

Schedule of key elements effecting the fair value calculation

	Fair Value at September 30, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average)
	(Dollars in millions)
Flight Equipment(a)	$	765	Income Approach	Discount Rate	16.6%
				Remaining Holding Period	0-10 years (4 years)
				Present Value of Non-Contractual Cash Flows as a Percentage of Fair Value	0-100% (39%)

^(a)

Includes Flight equipment for which non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments were recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

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Basis of Preparation (Details 3) (AIG, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	Jul. 15, 2013	Dec. 09, 2012
Sale of ILFC common stock by AIG
Parent Company
Percentage of common stock to be sold by AIG	90.00%	80.10%
Common stock, aggregate cash purchase price		$ 4,200.0
Jumbo Acquisition Limited election to purchase additional common stock from AIG
Parent Company
Percentage of common stock to be sold by AIG		9.90%
Common stock, aggregate cash purchase price		$ 522.5

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Debt Financings (Details 2) (USD $)				0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended							9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt	Aug. 20, 2010 Secured Debt Senior secured bonds subsidiary aircraft	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Senior secured bonds	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Senior secured bonds Minimum	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Senior secured bonds Maximum	Aug. 20, 2010 Secured Debt Senior secured notes 6.5 % due September 2014	Aug. 20, 2010 Secured Debt Senior secured notes 6.75% Due September 2016	Aug. 20, 2010 Secured Debt Senior secured notes 7.125% Due September 2018	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2004 ECA facility Non-restricted subsidiary	Dec. 31, 2012 Secured Debt 2004 ECA facility Non-restricted subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2004 ECA facility Non-restricted subsidiary Minimum	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2004 ECA facility Non-restricted subsidiary Maximum	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2004 ECA facility LIBOR Non-restricted subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 1999 ECA facility Non-restricted subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Aggregated 1999 ECA facility and 2004 ECA facility Non-restricted subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Aggregated 1999 ECA facility and 2004 ECA facility Non-restricted subsidiary Maximum	Dec. 19, 2012 Secured Debt Ex-Im Financings	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Ex-Im Financings	Mar. 30, 2011 Secured Debt 2011 Secured Term Loan Non-restricted subsidiary aircraft subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2011 Secured Term Loan Non-restricted subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2011 Secured Term Loan LIBOR Non-restricted subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2011 Secured Term Loan Base rate Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt financings
Issuance of debt				$ 3,900,000,000				$ 1,350,000,000	$ 1,275,000,000	$ 1,275,000,000									$ 287,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)								6.50%	6.75%	7.125%										1.492%
Number of aircraft designated as collateral				174																	54
Number of subsidiaries which either own or hold leases of aircraft included in the pool securing the notes				2
Number of days' notice that the entity must provide for the redemption of notes						30 days	60 days
Prepayment penalty percentage						1.00%
Amount of sinking fund					0
Debt discount, amortization period																	10 years
New financing availability											0					0
Credit facility, amount outstanding											1,600,000,000					0						1,300,000,000
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)													0.353%	4.711%
Variable rate basis															LIBOR								LIBOR	Base Rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)																							2.75%	1.75%
Flight equipment pledged as collateral			14,904,170,000		5,962,533,000						3,600,000,000										2,400,000,000
Segregated security deposits, overhaul rentals and rental payments	420,884,000	695,388,000									404,700,000	405,400,000
Loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)																		50.00%			65.00%
Number of subsidiaries entered into loan agreement																					1
Initial maximum borrowing capacity																					1,300,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity																						$ 1,500,000,000

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Lease Receivables and Other Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Lease Receivables and Other Assets

Schedule of components of lease receivables and other assets

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Lease receivables	$	209,657	$	199,694
AeroTurbine Inventory		200,508		149,390
Lease incentive costs, net of amortization		175,956		128,616
Straight-line rents and other assets		203,308		226,609
Goodwill and Other intangible assets(a)		46,778		48,887
Notes and trade receivables, net of allowance(b)		18,098		23,181
Derivative assets(c)		—		54
	$	854,305	$	776,431

^(a)

Goodwill and Other intangible assets relate to our acquisition of AeroTurbine.

^(b)

Notes receivable are primarily from the sale of flight equipment and are fixed with varying interest rates from 2.0% to 10.5%.

^(c)

See Note O—Derivative Financial Instruments.

Schedule of activity in allowance for credit losses on notes receivable

	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	41,396
Provision		(9,727	)
Write-offs		(31,669	)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Other expenses	$ (100,637)	$ (32,960)	$ (106,945)	$ (46,383)
Total reclassifications	(2,158,116)	(1,114,316)	(4,211,313)	(3,154,059)
Amount reclassified from other comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Total reclassifications	(294)	(301)	(889)	(911)
Cash flow hedges | Amount reclassified from other comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Other expenses	(294)	(301)	(889)	(911)
Cash flow hedges | Reclassification of amounts de-designated as hedges recorded in AOCI | Amount reclassified from other comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Other expenses	(282)	(282)	(847)	(847)
Cash flow hedges | Interest rate swap agreements | Amount reclassified from other comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Other expenses	$ (12)	$ (19)	$ (42)	$ (64)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other comprehensive income reclassification adjustments
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ (7,899)	$ (16,956)	$ (12,491)	$ (19,637)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	2,692	2,618	9,194	5,996
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	294	301	889	911
Income tax effect	(1,054)	(904)	(3,559)	(2,211)
Total other comprehensive income (Loss)	1,932	2,015	6,524	4,696
Balance at the end of the period	(5,967)	(14,941)	(5,967)	(14,941)
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges
Other comprehensive income reclassification adjustments
Balance at the beginning of the period	(8,415)	(17,071)	(12,931)	(19,764)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	2,560	2,256	8,945	5,651
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	294	301	889	911
Income tax effect	(1,007)	(904)	(3,471)	(2,216)
Total other comprehensive income (Loss)	1,847	1,653	6,363	4,346
Balance at the end of the period	(6,568)	(15,418)	(6,568)	(15,418)
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
Other comprehensive income reclassification adjustments
Balance at the beginning of the period	516	115	440	127
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	132	362	249	345
Income tax effect	(47)		(88)	5
Total other comprehensive income (Loss)	85	362	161	350
Balance at the end of the period	$ 601	$ 477	$ 601	$ 477

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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 trust	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity increase (decrease):
Income taxes paid			$ 0	$ 2,000,000
AIG
Related party transactions
Number of trusts consolidated by parent for the management of aircraft sold to the trusts in prior years			2
Compensation and other expenses recorded in additional paid in capital			3,700,000		2,600,000
Expense (income):
Corporate costs from related party, including allocations	11,538,000	3,904,000	27,636,000	18,451,000
Asset (liability):
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities	(286,630,000)		(286,630,000)		(299,333,000)
Accrued corporate costs payable	(23,800,000)		(23,800,000)		(20,969,000)
Equity increase (decrease):
Aircraft transfer to AIG, net of tax					(25,379,000)
Aircraft contribution from AIG, net of tax					16,690,000
Expenses paid by AIG on our behalf			3,675,000		2,636,000
Corporate aircraft transferred to AIG, tax					11,866,000
Taxes on aircraft contribution from AIG					9,211,000
Income taxes paid			0		1,700,000
AIG | Adjustment to correctly reflect legal expenses paid by related party on behalf of entity
Equity increase (decrease):
Decrease (increase) to pre-tax loss	(6,100,000)		(2,500,000)
Expenses paid by AIG on our behalf			2,500,000
AIG | Retained earnings
Related party transactions
Number of corporate aircraft					2
Combined net book value of aircraft transfer					37,300,000
AIG | Capital contribution received
Related party transactions
Number of corporate aircraft					1
Corporate aircraft from AIG in Lease receivables and other assets					16,700,000
AIG | Insurance premiums
Related party transactions
Purchases from related party			6,200,000	8,300,000
AIG Markets, Inc.
Expense (income):
Interest on time deposit account	(775,000)	(1,059,000)	(2,400,000)	(2,702,000)
Asset (liability):
Time deposit account	1,106,003,000		1,106,003,000		1,103,591,000
Derivative liabilities	(10,379,000)		(10,379,000)		(20,933,000)
Equity increase (decrease):
Period to maturity of time deposit account			30 days
AIG Markets, Inc. | Derivative contracts
Expense (income):
Income from related party	294,000	301,000	889,000	911,000
Interest	2,844,000	4,173,000	9,547,000	13,851,000
Subsidiaries of AIG | Management services agreements
Expense (income):
Expense from related party		40,000	126,000	156,000
Related parties | Management services agreements
Expense (income):
Income from related party	$ (2,261,000)	$ (2,219,000)	$ (6,444,000)	$ (6,683,000)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Q. Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

        The following table presents other comprehensive income reclassification adjustments:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013										Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities			Total				Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)										(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at June 30, 2013	$	(8,415	)	$	516		$	(7,899	)	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(12,931	)	$	440		$	(12,491	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		2,560			132			2,692		Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		8,945			249			9,194
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		294			—			294		Amounts reclassified from AOCI		889			—			889
Income tax effect		(1,007	)		(47	)		(1,054	)	Income tax effect		(3,471	)		(88	)		(3,559	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		1,847			85			1,932		Net increase in other comprehensive income		6,363			161			6,524
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(6,568	)	$	601		$	(5,967	)	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(6,568	)	$	601		$	(5,967	)

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012									Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities		Total				Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)									(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	(17,071	)	$	115	$	(16,956	)	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	(19,764	)	$	127	$	(19,637	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		2,256			362		2,618		Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		5,651			345		5,996
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		301			—		301		Amounts reclassified from AOCI		911			—		911
Income tax effect		(904	)		—		(904	)	Income tax effect		(2,216	)		5		(2,211	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		1,653			362		2,015		Net increase in other comprehensive income		4,346			350		4,696
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(15,418	)	$	477	$	(14,941	)	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(15,418	)	$	477	$	(14,941	)

        The following table presents the classification and amount of reclassifications from AOCI to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended						Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification
	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flow hedges
Interest rate swap agreements	$	(12	)	$	(19	)	$	(42	)	$	(64	)	Other expenses
Reclassification of amounts de-designated as hedges recorded in AOCI		(282	)		(282	)		(847	)		(847	)	Other expenses
		(294	)		(301	)		(889	)		(911	)
Available-for-sale securities
Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities		—			—			—			—		Selling, general and administrative
		—			—			—			—
Total reclassifications	$	(294	)	$	(301	)	$	(889	)	$	(911	)

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CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
Net changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, tax provision	$ 1,007	$ 904	$ 3,471	$ 2,216
Change in unrealized fair value adjustments of available-for-sale securities, tax provision (benefit)	$ 47	$ 0	$ 88	$ (5)

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CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012 aircraft engine
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest capitalized	$ 17,336,000	$ 11,562,000
Tax liability paid to AIG	0	2,000,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Flight equipment held for sale	358,716,000	48,677,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Flight equipment held for sale and subsequently sold	162,171,000
Deposits on flight equipment purchases applied to Acquisition of flight equipment	131,660,000	62,230,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases, including amount charged to expense	107,298,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Net investment in finance and sale-type leases, net	104,902,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Net investment in finance and sale-type leases, amount charged to expense	2,396,000
Flight equipment reclassified	42,527,000	151,088,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Lease receivables and other assets	29,589,000	150,577,000
Flight equipment reclassified, amount charged to income/expense	12,938,000	511,000
Number of part-out aircraft		13
Number of part-out engines		2
Accrued interest and other payables applied to Acquisition of flight equipment to reflect the fair value of aircraft purchased under asset value guarantees	41,410,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Net investment in finance and sale-type leases		68,636,000
Deposits on flight equipment purchases reclassified to net investment in finance and sale-type leases		4,792,000
Accrued interest and other assets reclassified to Net investment in finance and sale-type leases		(4,733,000)
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases to which flight equipment, deposits on flight equipment purchases, Accrued interest and other assets reclassified		69,266,000
Amount charged to income pursuant to reclassification of flight equipment, deposits on flight equipment purchases, Accrued interest and other assets to net investment in finance and sales-type leases		571,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Retained earnings to record a transfer of corporate aircraft to AIG		37,245,000
Paid-in capital reclassified to Other assets to reflect a contribution of a corporate aircraft from AIG		25,901,000
Flight equipment classified as Net investment in finance and sales-type leases reclassified to Flight equipment		20,819,000
Notes receivable received as partial payment for flight equipment sold		15,117,000
Flight equipment sold, net book value		$ 166,736,000

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

C. Income Taxes

        Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was affected by a $7.5 million interest refund allocation from AIG related to IRS audit adjustments, which had a beneficial impact to our effective tax rate and was discretely recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was affected by minor permanent items and interest accrued on uncertain tax positions and IRS audit adjustments. Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was beneficially impacted due to a May 2012 decision granted in favor of a taxpayer whereby the Federal Court of Claims held that in calculating the gain realized upon the sale of an asset under the Foreign Sales Corporation regime, the asset's adjusted tax basis should not be reduced by the amount of disallowed depreciation deductions allocable to tax-exempt foreign trade income. Based upon the decision reached in the case, we have adjusted our tax basis in certain flight equipment and recorded an income tax benefit of approximately $588 million and a corresponding reserve of $425.4 million for uncertain tax positions, resulting in a net tax benefit of $162.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

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Basis of Preparation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Basis of Preparation

Basis of Preparation

A. Basis of Preparation

        We are an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AIG. AIG is a leading global insurance company that provides a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement products, mortgage insurance and other financial services to customers in more than 130 countries.

        The accompanying unaudited, condensed, consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.

        The accompanying unaudited, condensed, consolidated financial statements include our accounts and accounts of all other entities in which we have a controlling financial interest. See Note M—Variable Interest Entities for further discussions on VIEs. All material intercompany accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

        Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 include out of period adjustments related to prior quarters and years, which decreased pre-tax loss by approximately $10.8 million, and $13.3 million, respectively, and decreased after-tax loss by approximately $7.0 million and $15.0 million, respectively. The pre-tax out of period adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, primarily relate to (i) a $18.6 million and a $19.5 million decrease, respectively, to pre-tax loss due to favorable adjustments to interest expense to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method; (ii) a $6.1 million and a $2.5 million increase, respectively, to pre-tax loss to correctly reflect legal expenses previously paid by AIG on our behalf; and (iii) a $5.1 million and a $5.5 million increase, respectively, to pre-tax loss to correct lease revenue to fully align amortization of prepaid lease costs on certain leases with early termination options. After-tax results for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, were also favorably impacted by $8.3 million for the reversal of IRS audit interest expense amounts in the first quarter of 2013 that were incorrectly recognized in the fourth quarter 2011 tax provision. Management has determined, after evaluating the quantitative and qualitative aspects of these out of period adjustments, both individually and in the aggregate, that our current and prior period financial statements and our projected 2013 annual results are not materially misstated.

        In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented have been included. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2012 unaudited, condensed, consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2013 presentation. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

        On December 9, 2012, AIG, AIG Capital Corporation, a wholly owned direct subsidiary of AIG and the sole shareholder of us (the "Seller"), and Jumbo Acquisition Limited (the "Purchaser") entered into a definitive agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement") for the sale of 80.1% of our common stock for approximately $4.2 billion in cash. The Share Purchase Agreement permits the Purchaser to elect to purchase an additional 9.9% of our common stock for $522.5 million (the "Option"). On June 15, 2013, AIG, Seller and Purchaser entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") to the Share Purchase Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated May 10, 2013. The Amendment extended to July 31, 2013, the date on which any of AIG, Seller or Purchaser may terminate the Share Purchase Agreement, as amended, if the closing of the transaction had not yet occurred. Under the Amendment, AIG and Seller may pursue (but not enter into definitive documentation for, or consummate) other offers for us and may continue to pursue (but not engage in widespread solicitation of orders for, or request effectiveness of) the alternative of a public offering.

        On July 15, 2013, the Purchaser delivered notice that it intended to exercise the Option, raising the size of the total purchase to 90.0% of our common stock.

        As of November 12, 2013, the closing of the transaction had not occurred. As a result, no assurance can be given that the Share Purchase Agreement will not be terminated. AIG continues to consider us as a non-core business and is continuing to pursue other options for us, including an alternative sale or an initial public offering.

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Taxes
Interest refund allocation from AIG related to IRS audit adjustments	$ 7.5
Favorable decision, income tax benefit and corresponding adjustment to tax basis of certain flight equipment		588
Reserve for uncertain tax positions		425.4
Net tax benefit		$ 162.6

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Related Party Transactions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Related Party Transactions

Schedule of amounts involving related parties included in the financial statements

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
Income Statement	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Expense (income):
Effect from derivative contracts with AIG Markets, Inc.(a)	$	294		$	301		$	889		$	911
Interest on derivative contracts with AIG Markets, Inc.		2,844			4,173			9,547			13,851
Corporate costs from AIG, including allocations(b)		11,538			3,904			27,636			18,451
Interest on time deposit account with AIG Markets(c)		(775	)		(1,059	)		(2,400	)		(2,702	)
Management fees received		(2,261	)		(2,219	)		(6,444	)		(6,683	)
Management fees paid to subsidiaries of AIG		—			40			126			156

Balance Sheet	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Asset (liability):
Time deposit account with AIG Markets(c)	$	1,106,003		$	1,103,591
Derivative liabilities(a)		(10,379	)		(20,933	)
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities to AIG(d)		(286,630	)		(299,333	)
Accrued corporate costs payable to AIG		(23,800	)		(20,969	)
Equity increase (decrease):
Aircraft transfer to AIG, net of tax of $11,866 (2012)		—			(25,379	)
Aircraft contribution from AIG, net of tax of $9,211 (2012)		—			16,690
Expenses paid by AIG on our behalf(e)		3,675			2,636

^(a)

See Note O—Derivative Financial Instruments for all derivative transactions.

^(b)

Amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 include $6.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively, of legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf in prior periods. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

^(c)

We have a 30-day interest bearing time deposit account with AIG Markets, Inc., all of which is available for use in our operations. If we request that funds be made available to us prior to the maturity date of the time deposit, we may have to pay a breakage fee to AIG Markets, Inc.

^(d)

We made no payment during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and paid approximately $1.7 million to AIG for an ILFC tax liability during the year ended December 31, 2012.

^(e)

Amount as of September 30, 2013 includes the after-tax impact of a $2.5 million adjustment to correctly reflect legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf prior to 2013. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Debt Financings (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Debt Financings

Schedule of debt financing

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Secured
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000		$	3,900,000
ECA and Ex-Im financings		1,828,648			2,193,229
Secured bank debt(a)		1,808,227			1,961,143
Institutional secured term loans		750,000			1,450,000
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(5,398	)		(15,125	)
		8,281,477			9,489,247
Unsecured
Bonds and medium-term notes		13,025,538			13,890,747
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(33,712	)		(37,207	)
		12,991,826			13,853,540
Total Senior Debt Financings		21,273,303			23,342,787
Subordinated Debt		1,000,000			1,000,000
	$	22,273,303		$	24,342,787

^(a)

Of this amount, $177.9 million (2013) and $270.5 million (2012) is non-recourse to ILFC. These secured financings were incurred by VIEs and consolidated into our Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements. Amounts include $334.5 million (2013) and $260.0 million (2012) outstanding under AeroTurbine's revolving credit facility.

^(b)

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded an $18.6 million adjustment to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method, of which $4.0 million related to debt discounts and is reflected herein. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

Schedule of information regarding the collateral pledged for secured debt

	As of September 30, 2013
	Debt Outstanding		Net Book Value of Collateral			Number of Aircraft
	(Dollars in thousands)
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000	$	5,962,533			174
ECA and Ex-Im Financings		1,828,648		5,015,092			118
Secured bank debt		1,808,227		2,622,782	(a)		61	(a)
Institutional secured term loans		750,000		1,303,763			52
Total	$	8,286,875	$	14,904,170			405

^(a)

Amounts represent the net book value of collateral and number of aircraft securing ILFC secured bank term debt. Amounts do not include assets securing AeroTurbine's secured revolving credit facility. AeroTurbine's credit facility, under which $334.5 million was drawn as of September 30, 2013, is secured by substantially all of the assets of AeroTurbine and its subsidiary guarantors.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Schedule of other comprehensive income reclassification adjustments

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013										Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities			Total				Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)										(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at June 30, 2013	$	(8,415	)	$	516		$	(7,899	)	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(12,931	)	$	440		$	(12,491	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		2,560			132			2,692		Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		8,945			249			9,194
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		294			—			294		Amounts reclassified from AOCI		889			—			889
Income tax effect		(1,007	)		(47	)		(1,054	)	Income tax effect		(3,471	)		(88	)		(3,559	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		1,847			85			1,932		Net increase in other comprehensive income		6,363			161			6,524
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(6,568	)	$	601		$	(5,967	)	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(6,568	)	$	601		$	(5,967	)

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012									Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities		Total				Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available- for-sale securities		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)									(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	(17,071	)	$	115	$	(16,956	)	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	(19,764	)	$	127	$	(19,637	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		2,256			362		2,618		Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		5,651			345		5,996
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		301			—		301		Amounts reclassified from AOCI		911			—		911
Income tax effect		(904	)		—		(904	)	Income tax effect		(2,216	)		5		(2,211	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		1,653			362		2,015		Net increase in other comprehensive income		4,346			350		4,696
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(15,418	)	$	477	$	(14,941	)	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(15,418	)	$	477	$	(14,941	)

Schedule of classification and amount of reclassifications from AOCI to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended						Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification
	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flow hedges
Interest rate swap agreements	$	(12	)	$	(19	)	$	(42	)	$	(64	)	Other expenses
Reclassification of amounts de-designated as hedges recorded in AOCI		(282	)		(282	)		(847	)		(847	)	Other expenses
		(294	)		(301	)		(889	)		(911	)
Available-for-sale securities
Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities		—			—			—			—		Selling, general and administrative
		—			—			—			—
Total reclassifications	$	(294	)	$	(301	)	$	(889	)	$	(911	)

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (Aircraft orders, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013 engine aircraft
Commitments and contingencies
Number of aircraft committed to purchase	338
Number of used aircraft committed to purchase	2
Number of new spare engines committed to purchase	9
Aggregate estimated total remaining payments or purchase commitments	$ 21,900.0
Other flight equipment purchase agreements | AeroTurbine
Commitments and contingencies
Number of used aircraft committed to purchase	2
Number of new spare engines committed to purchase	3
Aggregate estimated total remaining payments or purchase commitments	$ 24.3

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Debt Financings (Details 3) (USD $)	9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended			0 Months Ended			0 Months Ended				9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012 AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Agreement	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt	Sep. 30, 2012 Secured Debt	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Agreement Subsidiary borrower	Feb. 23, 2012 Secured Debt AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Agreement Subsidiary borrower	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Agreement LIBOR Subsidiary borrower	May 31, 2009 Secured Debt Subordinated financing, related party, May 2009 Non-restricted subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Subordinated financing, related party, May 2009 LIBOR Non-restricted subsidiary	Jan. 16, 2013 Secured Debt 2009 Aircraft Financings, Borrowings from third parties	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2009 Aircraft Financings, Borrowings from third parties	May 31, 2009 Secured Debt 2009 Aircraft Financings, Borrowings from third parties Non-restricted subsidiary	May 31, 2009 Secured Debt 2009 Aircraft Financings, Borrowings from third parties LIBOR Non-restricted subsidiary	Mar. 20, 2013 Secured Debt Aircraft financings June 2009	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Aircraft financings June 2009	Jun. 30, 2009 Secured Debt Aircraft financings June 2009 Non-restricted subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Aircraft financings June 2009 Non-restricted subsidiary aircraft	Mar. 31, 2012 Secured Debt Term loan facility March 2012 Non-restricted subsidiary aircraft	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Term loan facility March 2012 Non-restricted subsidiary	Mar. 29, 2013 Secured Debt Term loan facility March 2012 Non-restricted subsidiary	Mar. 30, 2012 Secured Debt Term loan facility March 2012 Non-restricted subsidiary subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Term loan facility March 2012 Prior to March 30, 2014 Non-restricted subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Term loan facility March 2012 Period between March 30, 2014 and March 30, 2015 Non-restricted subsidiary	Apr. 05, 2013 Secured Debt 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017	Feb. 23, 2012 Secured Debt 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017 Non-restricted subsidiary aircraft subsidiary	Dec. 31, 2011 Secured Debt 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017 Non-restricted subsidiary	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017 Non-restricted subsidiary Maximum	Feb. 23, 2012 Secured Debt 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017 LIBOR Non-restricted subsidiary	Feb. 23, 2012 Secured Debt 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017 Base rate Non-restricted subsidiary	Apr. 05, 2013 Secured Debt Amended 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt Amended 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017 Non-restricted subsidiary aircraft	Apr. 05, 2013 Secured Debt Amended 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017 LIBOR	Apr. 05, 2013 Secured Debt Amended 2012 term loan, maturing on June 30, 2017 Base rate	May 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2012 term loan, maturing on April 12, 2016	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt 2012 term loan, maturing on April 12, 2016	Apr. 12, 2012 Secured Debt 2012 term loan, maturing on April 12, 2016 Non-restricted subsidiary subsidiary	Apr. 12, 2012 Secured Debt 2012 term loan, maturing on April 12, 2016 LIBOR Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt financings
Maximum borrowing capacity								$ 430,000,000														$ 203,000,000	$ 203,000,000
Additional increase in borrowing capacity on the line of credit available at the entity's option							70,000,000
Variable rate basis									LIBOR		LIBOR				LIBOR																LIBOR	Base Rate			LIBOR	Base Rate				LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)									3.00%																						4.00%	3.00%			2.75%	1.75%				3.75%
Amount outstanding under the facility				260,000,000			334,500,000														178,000,000
Subordinated financing provided to an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary										39,000,000
Number of subsidiaries entered into loan agreement																							1					1											1
Issuance of debt														106,000,000				55,400,000										900,000,000											550,000,000
Write off of unamortized deferred financing costs												1,700,000				800,000											2,900,000
Loan outstanding	22,273,303,000		24,342,787,000																														750,000,000
Net book value of aircraft					14,904,170,000																								1,660,000,000					1,270,000,000
Aircraft owned by subsidiary																			1
Amortization period																		5 years
Loan due for payment in 2014																		27,500,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)																		6.58%
Number of aircraft designated as collateral																												62						52
Loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)																												54.00%						59.00%
Required loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)																														63.00%
Interest rate floor (as a percent)																															1.00%				0.75%					1.00%
Average interest rate (as a percent)																					4.73%
Prepayment penalty percentage																								2.00%	1.00%
Number of Boeing 737-800s aircraft to be financed																				7
Principal amortization period																					6 years
Prepayment of debt													106,000,000				55,400,000									150,000,000	150,000,000											550,000,000
Write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount	$ 17,695,000	$ 22,934,000			$ 17,700,000	$ 22,900,000																															$ 12,300,000

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Aircraft Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 aircraft	Sep. 30, 2012 aircraft	Sep. 30, 2013 aircraft	Sep. 30, 2012 aircraft
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use
Impairment Charges	$ 1,104,625,000	$ 61,237,000	$ 1,139,863,000	$ 102,662,000
Aircraft Impaired	36	6	40	10
Held for use, number of previously impaired aircraft		1		1
Change in estimated useful life
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use
Number of aircraft	55		55
Aircraft Impaired	32
Estimated increase in depreciation expense, remainder of year	7,000,000		7,000,000
Estimated annual increase in depreciation expense for December 31, 2014	23,000,000		23,000,000
Widebody aircraft
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use
Impairment Charges	$ 1,000,000,000
Number of engines in aircraft	4

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CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred debt issue costs, accumulated amortization (in dollars)	$ 289,168	$ 310,371
Market Auction Preferred Stock, liquidation value (in dollars per share)	$ 100,000	$ 100,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, authorized shares	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock issued (in shares)	45,267,723	45,267,723
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	45,267,723	45,267,723
Series A
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares issued	500	500
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	500	500
Series B
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares issued	500	500
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	500	500
Cash and cash equivalents
Interest bearing accounts (in dollars)	1,654,197	2,964,136
Restricted cash
Interest bearing accounts (in dollars)	408,917	406,788
Secured debt financing
Deferred debt discount (in dollars)	5,398	15,125
Unsecured debt financing
Deferred debt discount (in dollars)	$ 33,712	$ 37,207

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Other Income

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Other Income

Other Income

F. Other Income

        Other income was comprised of the following at the respective dates:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
AeroTurbine revenue
Engines, airframes, parts and supplies	$	78,955		$	81,267		$	233,974		$	226,261
Cost of sales		(70,022	)		(67,915	)		(201,097	)		(191,636	)
		8,933			13,352			32,877			34,625
Interest and Other		14,234			20,737			63,392			47,223
Total	$	23,167		$	34,089		$	96,269		$	81,848

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CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$ (682,078)	$ 17,592	$ (599,292)	$ 339,666
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax provision of $1,007 (2013) and $904 (2012) for three months ended and $3,471 (2013) and $2,216 (2012) for nine months ended, respectively, and net of reclassification adjustments	1,847	1,653	6,363	4,346
Change in unrealized fair value adjustments of available-for-sale securities, net of tax provision (benefit) of $47 (2013) and $0 (2012) for three months ended and $88 (2013) and ($5) (2012) for nine months ended, respectively, and net of reclassification adjustments	85	362	161	350
Total other comprehensive income (Loss)	1,932	2,015	6,524	4,696
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME	$ (680,146)	$ 19,607	$ (592,768)	$ 344,362

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair value measurements
Derivative assets					$ 54,000
Derivative liabilities	(10,379,000)		(10,379,000)		(20,933,000)
Effect on condensed, consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Impairment Charges			(1,324,937,000)	(190,721,000)
Depreciation	(459,426,000)	(482,098,000)	(1,386,793,000)	(1,440,502,000)
Recurring basis | Level 2
Fair value measurements
Derivative assets					54,000
Derivative liabilities	(10,379,000)		(10,379,000)		(20,933,000)
Total derivative assets, net	(10,379,000)		(10,379,000)		(20,879,000)
CVA and MVA adjustments	30,000		30,000		300,000
Recurring basis | Fair Value
Fair value measurements
Derivative assets					54,000
Derivative liabilities	(10,379,000)		(10,379,000)		(20,933,000)
Total derivative assets, net	(10,379,000)		(10,379,000)		(20,879,000)
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Impairment charges and fair value adjustments, nine months ended September 30, 2013
Effect on condensed, consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Book Value at beginning of the period			2,508,265,000
Impairment Charges			(1,324,937,000)
Reclassifications and Other Adjustments			(1,610,000)
Sales			(180,708,000)
Depreciation			(135,772,000)
Book Value at end of the period	865,238,000		865,238,000
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Flight equipment | Impairment charges and fair value adjustments, nine months ended September 30, 2013
Effect on condensed, consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Book Value at beginning of the period			2,501,544,000
Impairment Charges			(1,324,588,000)
Reclassifications and Other Adjustments			(261,263,000)
Sales			(18,712,000)
Depreciation			(133,406,000)
Book Value at end of the period	763,575,000		763,575,000
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Flight equipment held for sale | Impairment charges and fair value adjustments, nine months ended September 30, 2013
Effect on condensed, consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Reclassifications and Other Adjustments			162,250,000
Sales			(153,000,000)
Book Value at end of the period	9,250,000		9,250,000
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Lease receivables and other assets | Impairment charges and fair value adjustments, nine months ended September 30, 2013
Effect on condensed, consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Book Value at beginning of the period			6,721,000
Impairment Charges			(349,000)
Reclassifications and Other Adjustments			21,333,000
Sales			(8,996,000)
Depreciation			(2,366,000)
Book Value at end of the period	16,343,000		16,343,000
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Net investment in finance and sales-type leases | Impairment charges and fair value adjustments, nine months ended September 30, 2013
Effect on condensed, consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Reclassifications and Other Adjustments			76,070,000
Book Value at end of the period	$ 76,070,000		$ 76,070,000

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CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents, including interest bearing accounts of $1,654,197 (2013) and $2,964,136 (2012)	$ 1,725,318	$ 3,027,587
Restricted cash, including interest bearing accounts of $408,917 (2013) and $406,788 (2012)	420,884	695,388
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases	159,968	93,936
Flight equipment	46,518,056	48,419,478
Less accumulated depreciation	13,835,770	13,951,169
Flight equipment under operating leases, net	32,682,286	34,468,309
Flight equipment held for sale	205,716	9,171
Deposits on flight equipment purchases	643,515	470,200
Lease receivables and other assets	854,305	776,431
Deferred debt issue costs, less accumulated amortization of $289,168 (2013) and $310,371 (2012)	276,652	269,335
Total assets	36,968,644	39,810,357
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued interest and other payables	598,151	566,219
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities	261,828	269,846
Secured debt financing, net of deferred debt discount of $5,398 (2013) and $15,125 (2012)	8,281,477	9,489,247
Unsecured debt financing, net of deferred debt discount of $33,712 (2013) and $37,207 (2012)	12,991,826	13,853,540
Subordinated debt	1,000,000	1,000,000
Derivative liabilities	10,379	20,933
Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits	2,656,279	2,524,981
Deferred income taxes	3,815,200	4,142,723
Commitments and Contingencies - Note L
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Market Auction Preferred Stock, $100,000 per share liquidation value; Series A and B, each having 500 shares issued and outstanding	100,000	100,000
Common stock - no par value; 100,000,000 authorized shares, 45,267,723 issued and outstanding	1,053,582	1,053,582
Paid-in capital	1,266,288	1,262,551
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,967)	(12,491)
Retained earnings	4,939,601	5,539,226
Total shareholders' equity	7,353,504	7,942,868
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 36,968,644	$ 39,810,357

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Debt Financings (Details 4) (USD $)					9 Months Ended		2 Months Ended				2 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt Notes issued under Shelf Registration Statements	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt 3.875% notes due 2018	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt 4.625% notes due 2021	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt Floating rate notes due 2016	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt Floating rate notes due 2016 LIBOR	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt Notes outstanding under Shelf Registration Statements and bearing a fixed rate of interest	Apr. 30, 2010 Unsecured Debt 8.625% other senior notes due September 15, 2015	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt 8.625% other senior notes due September 15, 2015	Apr. 06, 2010 Unsecured Debt 8.625% other senior notes due September 15, 2015	Mar. 22, 2010 Unsecured Debt 8.625% other senior notes due September 15, 2015	Apr. 30, 2010 Unsecured Debt 8.750% other senior notes due March 15, 2017	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt 8.750% other senior notes due March 15, 2017	Apr. 06, 2010 Unsecured Debt 8.750% other senior notes due March 15, 2017	Mar. 22, 2010 Unsecured Debt 8.750% other senior notes due March 15, 2017	Sep. 30, 2013 Secured Debt
Debt financings
Aggregate principal amount outstanding	$ 10,300,000,000														$ 8,286,875,000
Face amount of debt		750,000,000	500,000,000	550,000,000
Issuance of debt							1,250,000,000				1,500,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)		3.875%	4.625%						8.625%	8.625%			8.75%	8.75%
Variable rate basis					3-month LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)					1.95%
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)				2.204%
Interest rate on fixed rate notes, minimum (as a percent)						3.875%
Interest rate on fixed rate notes, maximum (as a percent)						8.875%
Amount of sinking fund	$ 0							$ 0				$ 0

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Other Income (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Other Income

Schedule of interest and other income

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
AeroTurbine revenue
Engines, airframes, parts and supplies	$	78,955		$	81,267		$	233,974		$	226,261
Cost of sales		(70,022	)		(67,915	)		(201,097	)		(191,636	)
		8,933			13,352			32,877			34,625
Interest and Other		14,234			20,737			63,392			47,223
Total	$	23,167		$	34,089		$	96,269		$	81,848

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Derivative Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

O. Derivative Financial Instruments

        We use derivatives to manage exposures to interest rate and foreign currency risks. At September 30, 2013, we had interest rate swap agreements entered into with a related counterparty that mature through 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we also had two interest rate cap agreements with an unrelated counterparty in connection with a secured financing transaction that were scheduled to mature in 2018. We prepaid the debt related to our interest rate cap agreements and terminated our interest rate cap agreements during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

        All our interest rate swap agreements have been designated as cash flow hedges and changes in fair value of cash flow hedges are recorded in OCI. Where hedge accounting is not achieved, the change in fair value of the derivative is recorded in income. We did not designate the interest rate cap agreements as hedges, and all changes in fair value were recorded in income.

        We have previously de-designated and re-designated certain of our derivative contracts. The balance accumulated in AOCI at the time of the de-designation is amortized into income over the remaining life of the underlying derivative.

        All of our interest rate swap agreements are subject to a master netting agreement, which would allow the netting of derivative assets and liabilities in the case of default under any one contract. Our interest rate swap agreements are recorded at fair value on our balance sheet in Derivative liabilities (see Note N—Fair Value Measurements). All of our derivatives were in a liability position at September 30, 2013. Our interest rate cap agreements at December 31, 2012 were recorded at fair value and included in Lease receivables and other assets. Our derivative contracts do not have any credit risk related contingent features and we are not required to post collateral under any of our existing derivative contracts.

        Derivatives have notional amounts, which generally represent amounts used to calculate contractual cash flows to be exchanged under the contract. The following table presents notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding at the following dates:

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	Notional Value		Fair Value		Notional Value		Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2013
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	—	$	—	$	221,185	$	(10,379	)
Total derivatives			$	—			$	(10,379	)
December 31, 2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	—	$	—	$	336,125	$	(20,933	)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate cap agreements(b)	$	65,985	$	54	$	—	$	—
Total derivatives			$	54			$	(20,933	)

^(a)

Converts floating interest rate debt into fixed rate debt.

^(b)

Derivative assets are presented in Lease receivables and other assets on the Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheet.

        We recorded the following in OCI related to derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
Gain (Loss)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Effective portion of change in fair market value of derivatives:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)(b)	$	2,572		$	2,275		$	8,987		$	5,715
Amortization of balances of de-designated hedges and other adjustments		282			282			847			847
Income tax effect		(1,007	)		(904	)		(3,471	)		(2,216	)
Net changes in cash flow hedges, net of taxes	$	1,847		$	1,653		$	6,363		$	4,346

^(a)

Includes $(62) and $(946) of combined CVA and MVA for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $(311) and $(5,864) of combined CVA and MVA for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

^(b)

Includes the following amounts for the following periods:

Three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:    (i) effective portion of the unrealized gain or (loss) on derivative position recorded in OCI of $(272) and $(1,898), respectively, and (ii) amounts reclassified from AOCI primarily into interest expense when cash payments were made or received on qualifying cash flow hedges of $2,844 and $4,173, respectively.

Nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:    (i) effective portion of the unrealized gain or (loss) on derivative position recorded in OCI of $(560) and $(8,136), respectively, and (ii) amounts reclassified from AOCI primarily into interest expense when cash payments were made or received on qualifying cash flow hedges of $9,547 and $13,851, respectively.

        We estimate that within the next twelve months, we will amortize into earnings approximately $(8.4) million of the pre-tax balance in AOCI under cash flow hedge accounting in connection with our program to convert debt from floating to fixed interest rates.

        The following table presents the effect of derivatives recorded in Other expenses on the Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion)(a)
	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	(12	)	$	(19	)	$	(42	)	$	(64	)
Derivatives Not Designated as a Hedge:
Interest rate cap agreements		—			174			61			368
Reconciliation to Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Reclassification of amounts de-designated as hedges recorded in AOCI		(282	)		(282	)		(847	)		(847	)
Effect from derivatives, net of change in hedged items due to changes in foreign exchange rates	$	(294	)	$	(127	)	$	(828	)	$	(543	)

^(a)

All components of each derivative's gain or loss were included in the assessment of effectiveness.

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Other Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other income
Interest and Other	$ 14,234	$ 20,737	$ 63,392	$ 47,223
Total	23,167	34,089	96,269	81,848
AeroTurbine
Other income
Revenue : Engines, airframes, parts and supplies	78,955	81,267	233,974	226,261
Cost of sales	(70,022)	(67,915)	(201,097)	(191,636)
Gross profit	$ 8,933	$ 13,352	$ 32,877	$ 34,625

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Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rentals and Other Customer Deposits (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rentals and Other Customer Deposits
Security deposits paid by lessees	$ 1,138,026	$ 1,115,213
Deferred overhaul rentals	853,385	754,175
Rents received in advance and Straight-line rents	447,234	453,837
Other customer deposits	217,634	201,756
Total	$ 2,656,279	$ 2,524,981

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Other Expenses (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other Expenses
Other expenses	$ 100,637,000	$ 32,960,000	$ 106,945,000	$ 46,383,000
Provision for loss on asset value guarantees	$ 93,900,000	$ 31,300,000	$ 100,500,000	$ 31,300,000

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Basis of Preparation (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Out of period adjustments
Out of period adjustments related to prior years
Decrease (increase) to pre-tax loss	$ 10.8	$ 13.3
Decrease (increase) to after-tax loss	7.0	15.0
Adjustments to interest expense to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method
Out of period adjustments related to prior years
Decrease (increase) to pre-tax loss	18.6	19.5
Adjustments to correctly reflect legal expenses previously paid by related party on behalf of the entity | AIG
Out of period adjustments related to prior years
Decrease (increase) to pre-tax loss	(6.1)	(2.5)
Adjustments to correct lease revenue to fully align amortization of prepaid lease costs on certain leases with early termination options
Out of period adjustments related to prior years
Decrease (increase) to pre-tax loss	(5.1)	(5.5)
Reversal of IRS audit interest expense incorrectly recognized in fourth quarter 2011 tax provision
Out of period adjustments related to prior years
Decrease (increase) to after-tax loss		$ 8.3

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Derivative Financial Instruments

Schedule of notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	Notional Value		Fair Value		Notional Value		Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2013
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	—	$	—	$	221,185	$	(10,379	)
Total derivatives			$	—			$	(10,379	)
December 31, 2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	—	$	—	$	336,125	$	(20,933	)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate cap agreements(b)	$	65,985	$	54	$	—	$	—
Total derivatives			$	54			$	(20,933	)

^(a)

Converts floating interest rate debt into fixed rate debt.

^(b)

Derivative assets are presented in Lease receivables and other assets on the Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Schedule of gain (loss) in OCI related to derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
Gain (Loss)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Effective portion of change in fair market value of derivatives:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)(b)	$	2,572		$	2,275		$	8,987		$	5,715
Amortization of balances of de-designated hedges and other adjustments		282			282			847			847
Income tax effect		(1,007	)		(904	)		(3,471	)		(2,216	)
Net changes in cash flow hedges, net of taxes	$	1,847		$	1,653		$	6,363		$	4,346

^(a)

Includes $(62) and $(946) of combined CVA and MVA for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $(311) and $(5,864) of combined CVA and MVA for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

^(b)

Includes the following amounts for the following periods:

Three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:    (i) effective portion of the unrealized gain or (loss) on derivative position recorded in OCI of $(272) and $(1,898), respectively, and (ii) amounts reclassified from AOCI primarily into interest expense when cash payments were made or received on qualifying cash flow hedges of $2,844 and $4,173, respectively.

Nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:    (i) effective portion of the unrealized gain or (loss) on derivative position recorded in OCI of $(560) and $(8,136), respectively, and (ii) amounts reclassified from AOCI primarily into interest expense when cash payments were made or received on qualifying cash flow hedges of $9,547 and $13,851, respectively.

Schedule of effect of derivatives recorded in other expenses on the condensed, consolidated statements of operations

	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion)(a)
	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	(12	)	$	(19	)	$	(42	)	$	(64	)
Derivatives Not Designated as a Hedge:
Interest rate cap agreements		—			174			61			368
Reconciliation to Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Reclassification of amounts de-designated as hedges recorded in AOCI		(282	)		(282	)		(847	)		(847	)
Effect from derivatives, net of change in hedged items due to changes in foreign exchange rates	$	(294	)	$	(127	)	$	(828	)	$	(543	)

^(a)

All components of each derivative's gain or loss were included in the assessment of effectiveness.

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Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments

Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values (as well as the level within the fair value hierarchy to which the valuation relates) of our financial instruments

	Estimated Fair Value												Carrying Amount of Asset (Liability)
	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2013
Cash, including restricted cash		121,723			2,024,479	(a)	$	—		$	2,146,202		$	2,146,202
Notes receivable		—			19,818			—			19,818			18,098
Debt financings (including subordinated debt)					(23,491,659	)		—			(23,491,659	)		(22,273,303	)
Derivative liabilities		—			(10,379	)		—			(10,379	)		(10,379	)
Guarantees		—			—			(128,907	)		(128,907	)		(128,907	)
December 31, 2012
Cash, including restricted cash	$	605,410		$	3,117,565	(a)	$	—		$	3,722,975		$	3,722,975
Notes receivable		—			23,175			—			23,175			23,181
Debt financings (including subordinated debt)		(18,822,645	)		(7,160,408	)		—			(25,983,053	)		(24,342,787	)
Derivative assets		—			54			—			54			54
Derivative liabilities		—			(20,933	)		—			(20,933	)		(20,933	)
Guarantees		—			—			(51,947	)		(51,947	)		(49,268	)

^(a)

Includes restricted cash of $420.9 million (2013) and $695.4 million (2012).

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Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions

E. Related Party Transactions

        Related Party Allocations and Fees:    We are party to cost sharing agreements, including tax, with AIG. Generally, these agreements provide for the allocation of corporate costs based upon a proportional allocation of costs to all subsidiaries. Our management believes the proportionate method used to allocate corporate costs is reasonable. It is not practicable to determine what the amounts of those expenses would have been had we operated on a stand-alone basis. We also pay other subsidiaries of AIG a fee related to management services provided for certain of our foreign subsidiaries and we continue to earn management fees from two trusts consolidated by AIG for the management of aircraft we sold to the trusts in prior years. We are included in the consolidated federal income tax return of AIG as well as certain state tax returns where AIG files on a combined/unitary basis. Settlement with AIG for taxes are determined in accordance with our tax sharing agreements.

        Dividends and Capital Contribution:    We transferred two corporate aircraft with a combined net book value of $37.3 million to AIG during the year ended December 31, 2012. The transaction was recorded in Retained earnings as a dividend of $25.4 million, net of taxes of $11.9 million. We also received one corporate aircraft from AIG and we recorded $16.7 million, net of taxes of $9.2 million, in Lease receivables and other assets and as a capital contribution in Paid-in capital to reflect the transaction.

        Expenses Paid by AIG on Our Behalf:    We recorded $3.7 million and $2.6 million in Additional paid in capital for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012, respectively, for compensation, legal fees and other expenses paid by AIG on our behalf for which we were not required to reimburse.

        Derivatives and Insurance Premiums:    The counterparty of all of our interest rate swap agreements as of September 30, 2013, was AIG Markets, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AIG. See Note N—Fair Value Measurements and Note O—Derivative Financial Instruments. In addition, we purchase insurance through a broker who may place part of our policies with AIG. Total insurance premiums were $6.2 million and $8.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        Our financial statements include the following amounts involving related parties:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
Income Statement	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Expense (income):
Effect from derivative contracts with AIG Markets, Inc.(a)	$	294		$	301		$	889		$	911
Interest on derivative contracts with AIG Markets, Inc.		2,844			4,173			9,547			13,851
Corporate costs from AIG, including allocations(b)		11,538			3,904			27,636			18,451
Interest on time deposit account with AIG Markets(c)		(775	)		(1,059	)		(2,400	)		(2,702	)
Management fees received		(2,261	)		(2,219	)		(6,444	)		(6,683	)
Management fees paid to subsidiaries of AIG		—			40			126			156

Balance Sheet	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Asset (liability):
Time deposit account with AIG Markets(c)	$	1,106,003		$	1,103,591
Derivative liabilities(a)		(10,379	)		(20,933	)
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities to AIG(d)		(286,630	)		(299,333	)
Accrued corporate costs payable to AIG		(23,800	)		(20,969	)
Equity increase (decrease):
Aircraft transfer to AIG, net of tax of $11,866 (2012)		—			(25,379	)
Aircraft contribution from AIG, net of tax of $9,211 (2012)		—			16,690
Expenses paid by AIG on our behalf(e)		3,675			2,636

^(a)

See Note O—Derivative Financial Instruments for all derivative transactions.

^(b)

Amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 include $6.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively, of legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf in prior periods. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

^(c)

We have a 30-day interest bearing time deposit account with AIG Markets, Inc., all of which is available for use in our operations. If we request that funds be made available to us prior to the maturity date of the time deposit, we may have to pay a breakage fee to AIG Markets, Inc.

^(d)

We made no payment during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and paid approximately $1.7 million to AIG for an ILFC tax liability during the year ended December 31, 2012.

^(e)

Amount as of September 30, 2013 includes the after-tax impact of a $2.5 million adjustment to correctly reflect legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf prior to 2013. See Note A of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments
Restricted cash	$ 420,884	$ 695,388
Carrying Amount of Asset (Liability)
Carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments
Cash, including restricted cash	2,146,202	3,722,975
Notes receivable	18,098	23,181
Debt financings (including subordinated debt)	(22,273,303)	(24,342,787)
Derivative assets		54
Derivative liabilities	(10,379)	(20,933)
Guarantees	(128,907)	(49,268)
Estimated Fair Value, Level 1
Carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments
Cash, including restricted cash	121,723	605,410
Debt financings (including subordinated debt)		(18,822,645)
Estimated Fair Value, Level 2
Carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments
Cash, including restricted cash	2,024,479	3,117,565
Notes receivable	19,818	23,175
Debt financings (including subordinated debt)	(23,491,659)	(7,160,408)
Derivative assets		54
Derivative liabilities	(10,379)	(20,933)
Restricted cash	420,900	695,400
Estimated Fair Value, Level 3
Carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments
Guarantees	(128,907)	(51,947)
Estimated Fair Value, Total
Carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments
Cash, including restricted cash	2,146,202	3,722,975
Notes receivable	19,818	23,175
Debt financings (including subordinated debt)	(23,491,659)	(25,983,053)
Derivative assets		54
Derivative liabilities	(10,379)	(20,933)
Guarantees	$ (128,907)	$ (51,947)

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Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed

Schedule of impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed of

	Three Months Ended										Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013					September 30, 2012					September 30, 2013						September 30, 2012
	Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted			Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted			Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments
	(Dollars in millions)										(Dollars in millions)
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on aircraft likely to be sold or sold (including sales-type leases)		3	$	8.5			5	$	5.2			18		$	87.3	(a)		9	(b)	$	43.0
Fair value adjustments on held for sale aircraft sold or transferred from held for sale back to flight equipment(c)		—		—			4		4.1			—			—			4			4.1
Impairment charges on aircraft intended to be or designated for part-out		6		49.0	(d)		6		26.6	(d)		19	(e)		97.8	(d)		10			41.0	(d)
Total Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment		9	$	57.5			15	$	35.9			37		$	185.1			23		$	88.1

^(a)

Includes charges relating to 11 aircraft that met the criteria to be classified as Flight equipment held for sale, and were reclassified from Flight equipment into Flight equipment held for sale. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, 10 of these aircraft were sold to a third party.

^(b)

One of the nine aircraft was impaired twice during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

^(c)

Included in these amounts are net fair value credit adjustments related to aircraft previously held for sale, which currently no longer meet such criteria and were subsequently reclassified to Flight equipment. Also included in these amounts are fair value credit adjustments for sales price adjustments related to aircraft that were previously held for sale and sold during the periods presented.

^(d)

Includes charges relating to two engines for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and nine engines for the same period in 2012 and six engines for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 13 engines for the same period in 2012.

^(e)

One of the 19 aircraft was impaired twice during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

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Restricted Cash (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted cash
Restricted cash	$ 420,884	$ 695,388

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Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed

Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed

H. Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed

        From time to time we will dispose of aircraft from our fleet held for use prior to the conclusion of their useful life through either a sale or part-out. If management determines that it is more likely than not that an aircraft will be disposed of through either a sale or part-out, a recoverability assessment is performed, and if impaired, the aircraft is recorded at the lower of fair market value or its current carrying value, with any necessary adjustments recorded in our Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations. Further, if the aircraft meets the criteria to be classified as Flight equipment held for sale, we reclassify the aircraft from Flight equipment into Flight equipment held for sale (subsequent to recording any necessary impairment charges or fair value adjustments).

        We reported the following impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed:

	Three Months Ended										Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013					September 30, 2012					September 30, 2013						September 30, 2012
	Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted			Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted			Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments
	(Dollars in millions)										(Dollars in millions)
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on aircraft likely to be sold or sold (including sales-type leases)		3	$	8.5			5	$	5.2			18		$	87.3	(a)		9	(b)	$	43.0
Fair value adjustments on held for sale aircraft sold or transferred from held for sale back to flight equipment(c)		—		—			4		4.1			—			—			4			4.1
Impairment charges on aircraft intended to be or designated for part-out		6		49.0	(d)		6		26.6	(d)		19	(e)		97.8	(d)		10			41.0	(d)
Total Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment		9	$	57.5			15	$	35.9			37		$	185.1			23		$	88.1

^(a)

Includes charges relating to 11 aircraft that met the criteria to be classified as Flight equipment held for sale, and were reclassified from Flight equipment into Flight equipment held for sale. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, 10 of these aircraft were sold to a third party.

^(b)

One of the nine aircraft was impaired twice during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

^(c)

Included in these amounts are net fair value credit adjustments related to aircraft previously held for sale, which currently no longer meet such criteria and were subsequently reclassified to Flight equipment. Also included in these amounts are fair value credit adjustments for sales price adjustments related to aircraft that were previously held for sale and sold during the periods presented.

^(d)

Includes charges relating to two engines for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and nine engines for the same period in 2012 and six engines for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 13 engines for the same period in 2012.

^(e)

One of the 19 aircraft was impaired twice during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

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Restricted Cash

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

D. Restricted Cash

        Restricted cash of $420.9 million and $695.4 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, consisted primarily of cash that is restricted under our ECA facility agreement entered into in 2004 and the Ex-Im financing. See Note J—Debt Financings.

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CONDENSED, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (loss) income	$ (599,292)		$ 339,666
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of flight equipment	1,386,793		1,440,502
Deferred income taxes	(331,082)		(74,501)
Amortization of deferred debt issue costs	41,685		56,702
Amortization of debt discount	5,436		9,681
Amortization of prepaid lease costs	64,079		45,661
Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments	1,324,937		190,721
Forfeitures of customer deposits	(30,328)		(17,469)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	17,695		22,934
Other, including gain on aircraft sales and disposals	(4,235)		(27,926)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Lease receivables and other assets	(68,178)		83,269
Accrued interest and other payables	28,871		181,949
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities	(8,018)		3,226
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,828,363		2,254,415
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of flight equipment	(1,507,279)		(1,515,670)
Payments for deposits and progress payments	(267,503)		(137,504)
Proceeds from disposal of flight equipment	391,796		237,128
Change in restricted cash	274,504		43,750
Collections of notes receivable	5,803		10,117
Collections of finance and sales-type leases	42,884		30,325
Net cash (used in) investing activities	(1,059,795)		(1,331,854)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from debt financing	1,891,080		3,481,146
Payments in reduction of debt financing, net of foreign currency swap settlements	(3,973,845)		(3,675,766)
Debt issue costs	(58,851)		(56,531)
Security and rental deposits received	121,722		114,231
Security and rental deposits returned	(83,110)		(98,996)
Overhaul rentals collected	452,829		366,272
Overhaul rentals reimbursed	(419,863)		(405,957)
Net change in other deposits	(1,019)		24,505
Payment of preferred dividends	(271)		(300)
Net cash (used in) financing activities	(2,071,328)		(251,396)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(1,302,760)		671,165
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	491		36
Cash at beginning of period	3,027,587		1,975,009
Cash at end of period	1,725,318		2,646,210
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, excluding interest capitalized of $17,336 (2013) and $11,562 (2012)	1,108,606		1,141,323
Income taxes, net	$ 1,903	[1]	$ 5,033	[1]

[1] Includes no payment and approximately $2 million paid to AIG for ILFC tax liability for the nine month periods ending September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Debt Financings (Details 5) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended			9 Months Ended					1 Months Ended			0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2005 Subordinated Debt tranche	Dec. 31, 2005 Subordinated debt, $400 million tranche	Dec. 31, 2005 Subordinated debt, $400 million tranche Before call option date of December 21, 2015	Sep. 30, 2013 Subordinated debt, $400 million tranche LIBOR Call option date of December 21, 2015 and thereafter	Sep. 30, 2013 Subordinated debt, $400 million tranche 10-year constant maturity treasury Call option date of December 21, 2015 and thereafter	Sep. 30, 2013 Subordinated debt, $400 million tranche 30-year constant maturity treasury Call option date of December 21, 2015 and thereafter	Sep. 30, 2013 Subordinated debt, $600 million tranche	Dec. 31, 2005 Subordinated debt, $600 million tranche	Dec. 31, 2005 Subordinated debt, $600 million tranche LIBOR	Dec. 31, 2005 Subordinated debt, $600 million tranche 10-year constant maturity treasury	Dec. 31, 2005 Subordinated debt, $600 million tranche 30-year constant maturity treasury	Apr. 01, 2013 Unsecured Debt 2012 Credit Facility	Oct. 09, 2012 Unsecured Debt 2012 Credit Facility bank	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt 2012 Credit Facility LIBOR	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt 2012 Credit Facility Base rate
Debt financings
Maximum aggregate available amount												$ 2,300	$ 2,300
Term of debt instrument												3 years	3 years
Number of banks providing financing under the credit facility													10
Variable rate basis				3-month LIBOR	10-year constant maturity treasury	30-year constant maturity treasury			3-month LIBOR	10-year constant maturity treasury	30-year constant maturity treasury			LIBOR	Base Rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)				1.80%	1.80%	1.80%			1.55%	1.55%	1.55%			2.25%
Number of tranches	2
Amount of debt issued	1,000.0
Face amount of debt		400						600
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)			6.25%
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)							5.35%
Redemption price of debt instrument (as a percent)							100.00%
Principal amount of the bonds that must remain outstanding if partial redemption occurs							$ 50

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Lease Receivables and Other Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Lease Receivables and Other Assets
Lease receivables	$ 209,657	$ 199,694
AeroTurbine Inventory	200,508	149,390
Lease incentive costs, net of amortization	175,956	128,616
Straight-line rents and other assets	203,308	226,609
Goodwill and Other intangible assets	46,778	48,887
Notes and trade receivables, net of allowance	18,098	23,181
Derivative assets		54
Total	854,305	776,431
Interest rate on notes receivable, minimum (as a percent)	2.00%
Interest rate on notes receivable, maximum (as a percent)	10.50%
Allowance for credit losses
Balance at the beginning of the period		41,396
Provision		(9,727)
Write-offs		$ (31,669)

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Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rentals and Other Customer Deposits (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rentals and Other Customer Deposits

Schedule of security deposits, deferred overhaul rentals and other customer deposits

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Security deposits paid by lessees	$	1,138,026	$	1,115,213
Deferred overhaul rentals		853,385		754,175
Rents received in advance and Straight-line rents		447,234		453,837
Other customer deposits		217,634		201,756
Total	$	2,656,279	$	2,524,981

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Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (Flight Equipment, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inputs to Recurring and Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3
Estimated useful life over which aircraft will be leased based on general assumption	25 years
Non-recurring basis | Level 3
Inputs to Recurring and Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3
Fair Value	$ 765,000
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Low end of range | Income Approach
Inputs to Recurring and Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3
Remaining Holding Period	0 years
Present Value of Non-Contractual Cash Flows as a Percentage of Fair Value	0.00%
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | High end of range | Income Approach
Inputs to Recurring and Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3
Remaining Holding Period	10 years
Present Value of Non-Contractual Cash Flows as a Percentage of Fair Value	100.00%
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Weighted Average | Income Approach
Inputs to Recurring and Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3
Discount Rate (as a percent)	16.60%
Remaining Holding Period	4 years
Present Value of Non-Contractual Cash Flows as a Percentage of Fair Value	39.00%

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Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rentals and Other Customer Deposits

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rentals and Other Customer Deposits

Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rentals and Other Customer Deposits

K. Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rentals and Other Customer Deposits

        As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Security deposits, deferred overhaul rentals and other customer deposits were comprised of:

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Security deposits paid by lessees	$	1,138,026	$	1,115,213
Deferred overhaul rentals		853,385		754,175
Rents received in advance and Straight-line rents		447,234		453,837
Other customer deposits		217,634		201,756
Total	$	2,656,279	$	2,524,981

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Aircraft Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Aircraft Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use

Aircraft Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use

G. Aircraft Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use

        Management evaluates quarterly the need to perform a recoverability assessment of aircraft in our fleet considering the requirements under GAAP and performs this assessment at least annually for all aircraft in our fleet. Recurring recoverability assessments are performed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our aircraft may not be fully recoverable, which may require us to change our assumptions related to future estimated cash flows. Some of these events or changes in circumstances may include potential disposals of aircraft, changes in contracted lease terms, changes in the status of an aircraft as leased, re-leased, or not subject to lease, repossessions of aircraft, changes in portfolio strategies, changes in demand for a particular aircraft type and changes in economic and market circumstances. Any of these events are considered when they occur before our financial statements are issued, including lessee bankruptcies occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date.

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded impairment charges of $1.1 billion relating to 36 aircraft and $1.1 billion relating to 40 aircraft, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we concluded that the net book values of certain four-engine widebody aircraft in our fleet were no longer supportable based upon the latest cash flow estimates because the estimated holding periods are not likely to be as long as previously anticipated. The increasing number of aircraft operators looking to completely or partially replace their Airbus A340s and Boeing 747s is expected to increase the available supply of these aircraft types and diminish future lease placement opportunities. Sustained high fuel prices, the introduction of more fuel-efficient aircraft, and the success of competing aircraft models have resulted in a shrinking operator base for these aircraft types. These factors along with the latest updates to airline fleet plans and recent efforts to remarket these aircraft have informed our conclusions as of September 30, 2013. Approximately $1.0 billion of the $1.1 billion in impairment charges recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2013, resulted from the four-engine widebody aircraft and in particular the Airbus A340-600s, which has a limited operator base.

        In connection with our recoverability assessment performed at September 30, 2013, we re-assessed the estimated holding period for certain aircraft types and, as a result, we changed the estimated useful life of 55 aircraft in our fleet, including 32 aircraft that were impaired during the three months ended September 30, 2013. In the fourth quarter of 2013, we will start depreciating these 55 aircraft using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining revised useful lives. This change will accelerate the overall depreciation expense on these 55 aircraft but will be partially offset by the reduction in the carrying values of the 32 aircraft for which impairment charges were recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013. As a result, we estimate that our depreciation expense for these 55 aircraft will increase by approximately $7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2013. We estimate an increase in depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 of approximately $23 million for these 55 aircraft. Beginning in 2015, our depreciation expense for these 55 aircraft is expected to decrease as these aircraft begin to reach the end of their respective holding periods.

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded impairment charges of $61.2 million relating to six aircraft (including one aircraft that had previously been impaired) and $102.7 million relating to ten aircraft (including one aircraft that had previously been impaired), respectively. These impairment charges were as a result of our recurring recoverability assessments.

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Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

N. Fair Value Measurements

        Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The degree of judgment used in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates with the level of pricing observability. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on our Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets are measured and classified in a hierarchy for disclosure purposes consisting of three levels based on the observability of inputs available in the marketplace used to measure the fair value. Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets; Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using significant other observable inputs; and Level 3 refers to fair values estimated using significant non-observable inputs.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

        The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, categorized using the fair value hierarchy described above:

	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Counterparty Netting		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2013
Derivative assets	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—
Derivative liabilities		—		(10,379	)(a)		—		—		(10,379	)
Total	$	—	$	(10,379	)	$	—	$	—	$	(10,379	)
December 31, 2012
Derivative assets	$	—	$	54		$	—	$	—	$	54	(b)
Derivative liabilities		—		(20,933	)(a)		—		—		(20,933	)
Total	$	—	$	(20,879	)	$	—	$	—	$	(20,879	)

^(a)

The balance includes CVA and MVA adjustments of $0.03 million and $0.3 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

^(b)

Derivative assets are presented in Lease receivables and other assets on the Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheet.

        At September 30, 2013 our derivative portfolio consisted of interest rate swap contracts and at December 31, 2012, our derivative portfolio consisted of interest rate swap and interest rate cap contracts. The fair value of these instruments are based upon a model that employs current interest and volatility rates, as well as other observable inputs as applicable. As such, the valuation of these instruments is classified as Level 2.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis

        We measure the fair value of flight equipment on a non-recurring basis, generally quarterly, annually, or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable.

        The fair value of flight equipment is classified as a Level 3 valuation. Management evaluates quarterly the need to perform a recoverability assessment of flight equipment, and performs this assessment at least annually for all aircraft in our fleet. Recoverability assessments are performed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our flight equipment may not be recoverable, which may require us to change our assumptions related to future projected cash flows. Management is active in the aircraft leasing industry and develops the assumptions used in the recoverability assessment. As part of the recoverability process, we update the critical and significant assumptions used in the recoverability assessment.

        Fair value of flight equipment is determined using an income approach based on the present value of future cash flows from current contractual lease agreements, projected non-contractual future lease cash flows, and estimated flight hour rental cash flows, where appropriate, extended to the end of the aircraft's economic life or to the end of our estimated holding period in its highest and best use configuration, as well as a disposition value, based on the expectations of market participants.

        We recognized impairment charges and fair value adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, as provided in Note G—Aircraft Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use and Note H—Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed.

        The following table presents the effect on our Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded to flight equipment during the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

	Book Value at December 31, 2012		Impairment Charges			Reclassifications and Other Adjustments			Sales			Depreciation			Book Value at September 30, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
Flight equipment	$	2,501,544	$	(1,324,588	)	$	(261,263	)	$	(18,712	)	$	(133,406	)	$	763,575
Flight equipment held for sale		—		—			162,250			(153,000	)		—			9,250
Lease receivables and other assets		6,721		(349	)		21,333			(8,996	)		(2,366	)		16,343
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases		—		—			76,070			—			—			76,070
Total	$	2,508,265	$	(1,324,937	)	$	(1,610)	(a)	$	(180,708	)	$	(135,772	)	$	865,238

^(a)

Represents collections and security deposits applied against the finance and sales-type leases, offset by costs capitalized to flight equipment.

Inputs to Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3

        We measure the fair value of flight equipment on a non-recurring basis, when GAAP requires the application of fair value. The fair value of flight equipment is estimated when (i) aircraft held for use in our fleet are impaired; (ii) aircraft expected to be parted-out or sold are impaired; and (iii) aircraft are sold as part of sales-type leases. We use the income approach to measure the fair value of flight equipment, which is based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. The key inputs to the income approach include the current contractual lease cash flows, projected future non-contractual lease cash flows, both of which include estimates of flight hour rental cash flows, where appropriate, extended to the end of the aircraft's economic life or to the end of our estimated holding period in its highest and best use configuration, as well as a contractual or estimated disposition value. The determination of these key inputs in applying the income approach is discussed below.

        The current contractual lease cash flows are based on the in-force lease rates. The projected non-contractual lease cash flows are estimated based on the aircraft type, age, and airframe and engine configuration of the aircraft. The projected non-contractual lease cash flows are applied to a follow-on lease term(s), which are estimated based on the age of the aircraft at the time of re-lease. Follow-on leases are assumed through the aircraft's estimated economic life or estimated holding period. The holding period assumption is the period over which future cash flows are assumed to be generated. We generally assume the aircraft will be leased over a 25-year estimated useful life unless specific facts and circumstances indicate the holding period is expected to be shorter. Shorter holding periods can result from our assessment of aircraft types or when a sale or future part-out of an individual aircraft has been contracted for, or is likely. In instances of a potential sale or part-out, the holding period is based on the estimated or actual sales or part-out date. The disposition value is generally estimated based on the aircraft type. In situations where the aircraft will be disposed of, the residual value assumed is based on an estimated part-out value or the contracted sale price.

        The aggregate cash flows, as described above, are then discounted. The estimated discount rate used is based on the aircraft type and incorporates market participant assumptions regarding the market attractiveness of the aircraft type and the likely debt and equity financing components and the required returns of those financing components. Management has identified the key elements affecting the fair value calculation as the rate used to discount the estimated cash flows, the flight equipment holding period, and the proportion of contractual versus non-contractual cash flows.

	Fair Value at September 30, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average)
	(Dollars in millions)
Flight Equipment(a)	$	765	Income Approach	Discount Rate	16.6%
				Remaining Holding Period	0-10 years (4 years)
				Present Value of Non-Contractual Cash Flows as a Percentage of Fair Value	0-100% (39%)

^(a)

Includes Flight equipment for which non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments were recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Sensitivity to Changes in Unobservable Inputs

        We consider unobservable inputs to be those for which market data is not available and that we develop using the best information available to us related to assumptions market participants use when pricing the asset or liability. Relevant inputs vary depending on the nature of the asset or liability being measured at fair value. The effect of a change in a particular assumption is considered independently of changes in any other assumptions. In practice, simultaneous changes in assumptions may not always have a linear effect on inputs.

        The significant unobservable inputs utilized in the fair value measurement of flight equipment are the discount rate, the remaining holding period and the non-contractual cash flows. The discount rate is affected by movements in the aircraft funding markets, and can be impacted by fluctuations in required rates of return in debt and equity, and loan to value ratios. The remaining holding period and non-contractual cash flows represent management's estimate of the remaining service period of an aircraft and the estimated non-contractual cash flows over the remaining life of the aircraft. An increase in the discount rate applied would have an inverse effect on the fair value of an aircraft, while an increase in the remaining holding period or the estimated non-contractual cash flows would increase the fair value measurement.

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies.

Commitments and Contingencies

L. Commitments and Contingencies

        At September 30, 2013, we had committed to purchase 338 new aircraft, two used aircraft from third parties, and nine new spare engines scheduled for delivery through 2022 with aggregate estimated total remaining payments (including adjustments for certain contractual escalation provisions) of approximately $21.9 billion. The majority of these commitments to purchase new aircraft and engines are based upon agreements with each of Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Pratt and Whitney. In addition, AeroTurbine has agreed to purchase two used aircraft and three engines under other flight equipment purchase agreements for an aggregate purchase commitment of $24.3 million.

Guarantees

• •

  Asset Value Guarantees:  We have previously contracted to provide guarantees on a portion of the residual value of certain aircraft to financial institutions and other third parties for fees. As of September 30, 2013, we provided 12 such guarantees that had not yet been exercised. These guarantees expire at various dates through 2023 and generally obligate us to pay the shortfall between the fair market value and the guaranteed value of the aircraft and provide us with an option to purchase the aircraft for the guaranteed value. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we purchased three and five used aircraft, respectively, under guarantees previously exercised, three of which we subsequently sold. We may purchase an additional aircraft under a separate previously exercised guarantee during 2015. At September 30, 2013, the total reserves related to these asset value guarantees we have contracted to provide aggregated $125.5 million. At September 30, 2013, the maximum aggregate potential commitment that we were obligated to pay under these guarantees, without any offset for the projected value of the aircraft or other features that may limit our exposure, was approximately $330.6 million.

  •

  Aircraft Loan Guarantees:  We guarantee one loan collateralized by an aircraft. The guarantee expires in 2014, when the loan matures, and obligates us to pay an amount up to the guaranteed value upon the default of the borrower, which will be offset by a portion of the underlying value of the aircraft collateral. At September 30, 2013, the guaranteed value, without any offset for the projected value of the aircraft, was approximately $4.2 million.

        Management regularly reviews the underlying values of the aircraft collateral to determine our exposure under asset value guarantees and aircraft loan guarantees. We recorded provisions for losses on asset value guarantees of $93.9 million related to four guarantees and $100.5 million related to six guarantees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The amounts recorded reflect the differences between the estimated fair market value of the aircraft at the purchase date and the guaranteed value of these aircraft, adjusted for contractual provisions that limit our expected losses. The provision recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013 relates to four Airbus A340-600 aircraft for which the estimated fair market value of the aircraft at the purchase date declined significantly as a result of the shorter holding periods that we now expect for these aircraft. The shorter holding periods have a significant impact on the estimated future cash flows for periods following the purchase dates pursuant to the asset value guarantees and have resulted in a significant increase to our expected losses on these four guarantees. See Note G of Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion regarding the impairment charges we recorded for Airbus A340-600 aircraft in our fleet during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. We recorded provisions for losses on asset value guarantees of $31.3 million related to three guarantees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. The carrying balance of guarantees of $128.9 million at September 30, 2013, which consists of unamortized deferred premiums and reserves, is included in Accrued interest and other payables on our Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

        Yemen Airways-Yemenia:    We are named in a lawsuit in connection with the 2009 crash of our Airbus A310-300 aircraft on lease to Yemen Airways-Yemenia, a Yemeni carrier. The plaintiffs are families of deceased occupants of the flight and seek unspecified damages for wrongful death, costs, and fees. The operative litigation commenced in January 2011 and is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. We believe that we have substantial defenses on the merits and that we are adequately covered by available liability insurance. We do not believe that the outcome of the Yemenia lawsuit will have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

        Air Lease:    On April 24, 2012, ILFC and AIG filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against ILFC's former CEO, Steven Udvar Hazy; Mr. Hazy's current company, Air Lease Corporation (ALC); and a number of ILFC's former officers and employees who are currently employed by ALC. The lawsuit alleges that Mr. Hazy and the former officers and employees, while employed at ILFC, diverted corporate opportunities from ILFC, misappropriated ILFC's trade secrets and other proprietary information, and committed other breaches of their fiduciary duties, all at the behest of ALC. The complaint seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief for breaches of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and various other violations of state law.

        On August 15, 2013 ALC filed a cross-complaint against ILFC and AIG, which alleges that ILFC entered into, and later breached, an agreement to sell certain aircraft to ALC. Based on these allegations, the cross-complaint asserts claims against ILFC for breach of contract and unfair competition. The cross-complaint seeks significant compensatory and punitive damages. The matter is in its incipient stages and we are still evaluating the claims. We believe we have substantial defenses on the merits and we will vigorously defend ourselves against ALC's claims.

        We are also a party to various claims and litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of our business. We do not believe that the outcome of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will be material to our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 12, 2013
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000714311
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		45,267,723
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3

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Variable Interest Entities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities

M. Variable Interest Entities

        Our leasing and financing activities require us to use many forms of SPEs to achieve our business objectives and we have participated to varying degrees in the design and formation of these SPEs. The majority of these entities are wholly owned; we are the primary or only variable interest holder, we are the only decision maker and we guarantee all the activities of the entities. However, these entities meet the definition of a VIE because they do not have sufficient equity to operate without our subordinated financial support in the form of intercompany notes and loans which serve as equity. We have a variable interest in other entities in which we have determined that we are the PB, because we control and manage all aspects of the entities, including directing the activities that most significantly affect these entities' economic performance, and we absorb the majority of the risks and rewards of these entities. We consolidate these entities into our Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements and the related aircraft are included in Flight equipment and the related borrowings are included in Secured debt financings on our Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        We have variable interests in the following entities, in which we have determined we are not the PB because we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance: (i) one entity that we have previously sold aircraft to and for which we manage the aircraft, in which our variable interest consists of the servicing fee we receive for the management of those aircraft; and (ii) two affiliated entities we sold aircraft to in 2003 and 2004, which aircraft we continue to manage, in which our variable interests consist of the servicing fee we receive for the management of those aircraft. These two affiliated entities, for which we manage aircraft, are consolidated into AIG's financial statements.

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Changes in hedges recorded in OCI related to derivative instruments
Income tax effect	$ (1,007,000)	$ (904,000)	$ (3,471,000)	$ (2,216,000)
Net changes in cash flow hedges, net of taxes	1,847,000	1,653,000	6,363,000	4,346,000
Estimated period for the approximate transfer of the pre-tax balance in AOCI into earnings			12 months
Amortization of the pre-tax balance in AOCI into earnings under cash flow hedge accounting			(8,400,000)
Reconciliation to Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Effect from derivatives, net of change in hedged items due to changes in foreign exchange rates	(294,000)	(127,000)	(828,000)	(543,000)
Interest rate swap agreements
Changes in hedges recorded in OCI related to derivative instruments
Effective portion of change in fair market value of derivatives	2,572,000	2,275,000	8,987,000	5,715,000
Combined CVA and MVA	(62,000)	(946,000)	(311,000)	(5,864,000)
Effective portion of the unrealized gain or (loss) on derivative position recorded in OCI	(272,000)	(1,898,000)	(560,000)	(8,136,000)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	2,844,000	4,173,000	9,547,000	13,851,000
Effect of derivatives recorded in the Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Income
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges, Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion)	(12,000)	(19,000)	(42,000)	(64,000)
Interest rate cap agreements
Effect of derivatives recorded in the Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Income
Derivatives Not Designated as a Hedge, Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives		174,000	61,000	368,000
De-designated hedges
Changes in hedges recorded in OCI related to derivative instruments
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	282,000	282,000	847,000	847,000
Reconciliation to Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Reclassifications from AOCI to income	$ (282,000)	$ (282,000)	$ (847,000)	$ (847,000)

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 contract	Dec. 31, 2012
Notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding
Master netting agreements, number of contracts in default to allow for netting of derivative assets and liabilities	1
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value		$ 54
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	(10,379)	(20,933)
Interest rate cap agreements | Unrelated counterparty
Notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding
Number of derivative agreements (in contracts)	2
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate swap agreements
Notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding
Liability Derivatives, Notional Value	221,185	336,125
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	(10,379)	(20,933)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate cap agreements
Notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding
Asset Derivatives, Notional Value		65,985
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value		$ 54