UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 19, 2011 (October 18, 2011)
Aircastle Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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001-32959
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98-0444035 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission
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(IRS Employer
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c/o Aircastle Advisor LLC, 300 First Stamford Place, Stamford,
Connecticut
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06902 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code ( 203) 504-1020
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Section 7 — Regulation FD
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| Item 7.01 |
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Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On October 18, 2011 Aircastle Limited and Southern Air Holdings, Inc. announced that they have
entered into long-term leases under which Southern Air will utilize two 747-400SF aircraft owned by
Aircastle.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibit 99.1
Press Release dated October 18, 2011 which is being furnished hereto pursuant to
Item 7.01.
SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
AIRCASTLE LIMITED
(Registrant)
/s/ David Walton
David Walton
Chief Operating Officer, General
Counsel and Secretary
Date: October 19, 2011