The Ireland-based lessor raised its forecast for adjusted earnings per share to a range of $8-8.50 from a previous range of $6.50 to $7, "given strong performance year to date and fourth quarter outlook," it said in a statement accompanying its third-quarter results.

"We continued to see robust demand for air travel and growing demand for both new and used leased aircraft and engines... As a result, we are raising our guidance for full year 2022," Chief Executive Aengus Kelly said.

(Writing by Conor Humphries; editing by Jason Neely)