Thinking About Leasing Back Your Aircraft? Read This First

Q: I am looking to purchase an airplane that I would like to lease back to a flight school. Do you have financing options for this usage?

A: Yes, we do offer financing for leasebacks to flight schools, though options are more limited. Many lenders are cautious about this type of arrangement, but there are some who will consider it. Typically, you can expect a down payment requirement of 25% to 30%, and a maximum loan term of 10 to 12 years. Lenders may also place restrictions on aircraft age, total time, and the number of leaseback hours flown per year.

Want to explore your leaseback financing options? Give AOPA Finance a call—we’re here to help.