Aviation Financing Services for Airlines, Lessors, and Operators
The aviation sector requires significant capital for aircraft acquisitions, fleet modernization, and refinancing. Financely provides structured aviation financing
solutions including secured aircraft loans, operating and finance leases, export credit agency (ECA) backed facilities, and Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO)
structures. We connect airlines, leasing companies, and investors to efficient sources of capital across multiple jurisdictions.
Outcome:
customized aviation financing that lowers cost of capital, extends fleet flexibility, and provides investors with secure asset-backed exposure.
Secured Aircraft Loans
Aircraft-secured term loans provide airlines and lessors with medium-to-long-term financing. Facilities are typically structured at 65%–80% loan-to-value (LTV), amortized over 6–12 years, with repayment schedules matched to projected cash flows. Financely arranges secured loans backed by aircraft mortgages, ensuring predictable repayment profiles.
Aircraft Leasing Solutions
Leasing remains a preferred model for airlines seeking fleet flexibility. We structure operating leases
for off-balance sheet treatment and finance leases
for long-term asset control. Our network of lessors and institutional investors allows sponsors to secure competitive lease rates across new and mid-life aircraft types.
JOLCO Financing
The Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO)
structure combines tax-advantaged equity from Japanese investors with global debt financing. It is particularly suited for airlines and lessors acquiring new aircraft. Financely coordinates cross-border lenders, equity providers, and documentation to deliver efficient JOLCO executions.
ECA-Backed Aviation Funding
Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) support the purchase of new aircraft from manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing. Financely arranges ECA-backed financing
that reduces borrowing costs and extends repayment tenors, often at 10–12 years, while enhancing lender security through sovereign or agency guarantees.
Example Facility Structures
| Instrument |
Typical Tenor |
LTV / Advance Rate |
| Secured Aircraft Loan |
6–12 years |
65% – 80% LTV |
| Operating Lease |
6–10 years |
Depends on residual values |
| JOLCO Structure |
8–12 years |
Up to 85% debt + tax-advantaged equity |
| ECA-Backed Loan |
10–12 years |
Up to 85% of aircraft cost |
Aircraft are high-value assets requiring specialized financing structures. Our role is to connect aviation clients with banks, leasing companies, and investors who understand aircraft risk, residual values, and global fleet demand. Whether for single-aircraft acquisitions or fleet-wide refinancing, Financely delivers competitive and reliable aviation financing solutions.
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Financely structures secured loans, leases, and JOLCO/ECA-backed facilities tailored to your fleet needs. Minimum engagement €25,000.
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Financely is an advisory and placement firm. We are not a lender or aircraft lessor. All financings are subject to underwriting, credit approval, and executed documentation. Minimum advisory engagement €25,000. Final terms depend on credit quality, jurisdiction, and aircraft type.