What is it?
DirectLenderMatch classifies Aircraft Operating Lease under the financing form “Lease.” Its typical use in this directory is: Use aircraft through operating lease.
How does it work?
The structure is generally evaluated, supported, or secured using the following basis: Aircraft. Exact underwriting, eligibility, terms, and availability are provider-specific and can change.
What can it be used for?
Use aircraft through operating lease.
What backs or supports it?
Aircraft.
Why does this structure exist?
This structure provides a defined way to address the financing need described above. The provider, transaction, collateral, and underwriting context determine how the structure is implemented in practice.
Important considerations
Confirm current costs, risks, licensing, eligibility, collateral treatment, recourse, tax consequences, and availability directly with the provider and appropriate professional advisers. DirectLenderMatch does not compare rates or recommend products.
Is this actually a loan?
Workbook classification: No. Financing forms such as leases, purchases, shared equity, advances, and guarantees may solve a funding need without being conventional loans.
Verified lenders or providers
Direct aviation finance provider
Global Jet Capital
Global Jet Capital currently offers aircraft debt/loan structures, finance leases, operating leases, sale-leaseback and progress-payment financing.
Official evidence page →Last verified: 2026-08-23
Direct aircraft finance provider
PNC Aviation Finance / PNC Equipment Finance, LLC
PNC Aviation Finance currently offers operating leases for business aircraft.
Official evidence page →Last verified: 2026-08-23
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