Aircraft Financing
Aircraft financing involves larger deal sizes, longer terms, and considerations most equipment lenders don't handle — FAA registration, title, and appraisal among them. We do the work of connecting your inquiry with an institutional lender who specializes in aviation.
- Aircraft financing involves FAA lien registration and title work that general equipment lenders aren't set up to handle.
- Both new and used aircraft are financeable; used aircraft require a specialized aviation appraisal that affects loan-to-value and term.
- Usage type — personal, corporate, charter, or cargo — affects how a lender structures and prices the financing.
What aircraft equipment can I finance?
Our institutional lender network finances the following aircraft equipment categories:
What's different about aircraft financing
- FAA registration and title — aircraft financing involves lien recording with the FAA and title considerations that general equipment lenders aren't set up to handle.
- Appraisal and resale value — aircraft valuation relies on specialized appraisal, particularly for used aircraft, and affects loan-to-value and term.
- Usage — financing structures can differ for personal/corporate use, charter operations, or cargo, since utilization affects risk and depreciation.
- Deal size and term — aircraft financing typically involves larger loan amounts and longer terms than other equipment categories.
Because aircraft financing is specialized, matching your inquiry to a lender who already underwrites aviation deals — rather than a generalist equipment lender — typically means a faster, more accurate quote.
Frequently asked questions
Can I finance a used aircraft?
Yes. Used aircraft are financeable, with loan-to-value and term influenced by a specialized aviation appraisal of the specific airframe and engine hours.
Is there a minimum deal size for aircraft financing?
It varies by lender. Aircraft financing tends to involve larger transaction sizes than other equipment categories, and we match your inquiry to lenders whose programs fit your deal size.
Can charter operators get aircraft financing?
Yes, though usage (personal, corporate, charter, or cargo) affects how a lender structures and prices the financing, since it changes the risk and utilization profile.
What's involved in FAA title and registration for financed aircraft?
Aircraft financing involves recording the lender's lien with the FAA registry as part of closing — a step general equipment lenders typically aren't equipped to handle, which is why matching to an aviation-specialist lender matters.
Request Aircraft Equipment Financing
Tell us about the equipment you need to finance and we'll be in touch to discuss next steps.