[1] It was established in May 2010 by Dómhnal Slattery[2] and a team from RBS Aviation Capital, including John Higgins, Tom Ashe, Andy Cronin, Simon Hanson, and Ed Riley.

In November 2018, ORIX Corporation, a Japanese financial institution, acquired a 30% stake in Avolon from its shareholder, Bohai Capital,[7] which is part of the HNA Group.

Vertical Aerospace announced its intention to list on the Stock Exchange through a SPAC transaction,[32] and they received orders for 1,000 eVTOLs from various companies, including American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Avolon.

[36] In April 2019, Avolon released a white paper titled "Project I: Positioning Ireland at the Forefront of Global Startup Innovation."

The analysis also highlighted a shortfall of 300 aircraft in India's commercial aviation order book to meet the anticipated growth in demand.

[38] In the first half of 2017, Avolon published a white paper series titled "The Land of Silk and Money," focusing on the Chinese aviation market.

The series analyzed the development, growth, and maturation of China's domestic airline industry, as well as the inbound and outbound travel markets.

[18] In February 2013, Avolon published an analysis and investor guide on the anticipated market impact of the transition to new-generation Airbus (320Neo) and Boeing (737MAX) single-aisle aircraft families.

[13] The study indicated that the value impact on predecessor models would be limited due to the substantial number of current-generation aircraft in use and the high proportion of the global fleet approaching retirement.

The documentary highlights the achievements and challenges of pioneering individuals who played a significant role in shaping Ireland's aviation landscape.

It covers various milestones such as the first transatlantic flight by Alcock and Brown, the evolution of Aer Lingus, the development of airports at Foynes, Shannon, and Dublin, the contributions of Tony Ryan, the rise and fall of GPA, and the enduring influence of Ryanair.

The documentary was directed by Alan Gilsenan, an accomplished filmmaker, writer, and theater director, with the score composed by Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin in collaboration with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

The book was officially unveiled at an event held at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, Co. Dublin, attended by Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, Domhnal Slattery (Avolon CEO), Eamonn Brennan (Chief Executive of the Irish Aviation Authority), and Brigadier General Paul Fry (GOC of the Air Corps).

[44] In October 2015, Avolon announced two initiatives in collaboration with the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) as part of its corporate and social responsibility program.