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Jet-El / Lease

Aircraft Lease

Flexible leasing arrangements tailored to your operational requirements, from wet and dry lease to full ACMI configurations.

Overview

Lease with Flexibility

Aircraft leasing provides operational access to aviation assets without the capital commitment of full ownership. For operators expanding capacity, corporations requiring dedicated lift, or investors structuring leasing vehicles, the right lease arrangement can deliver significant financial and operational advantages. Jet-El advises across the full spectrum of leasing structures to ensure every arrangement serves your specific objectives.

The leasing landscape spans multiple configurations. Dry leases provide the aircraft alone, giving the lessee full operational control. Wet leases include crew, maintenance, and insurance, ideal for short-term capacity needs. ACMI agreements (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) offer a middle ground with defined cost structures and operational flexibility. Each model carries distinct financial, regulatory, and operational implications that require expert navigation.

Our advisory covers lease type selection, term negotiation, return condition provisions, and the financial modeling required to compare leasing against ownership or other access models. We ensure you enter every lease agreement with full clarity on costs, obligations, and exit provisions.

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Key Features

The Leasing Advantage

Four capabilities that ensure every lease arrangement is structured to maximize flexibility and minimize risk.

01

Lease Type Advisory

We analyze your operational needs, regulatory environment, and financial objectives to recommend the optimal lease structure, whether wet, dry, ACMI, or a hybrid arrangement tailored to your situation.

02

Term Optimization

Lease duration directly impacts cost and flexibility. We model different term scenarios against your operational forecast to identify the term length that balances rate efficiency with strategic optionality.

03

Operational Flexibility

We negotiate provisions that protect your ability to adapt: sub-lease rights, early termination options, fleet substitution clauses, and geographic operating restrictions that align with your growth plans.

04

Cost Forecasting

Comprehensive financial modeling that captures all lease-related costs: base rent, maintenance reserves, return condition provisions, insurance, and variable hourly charges. No surprises at lease end.

Fleet & Pricing

Select Your Aircraft

From light jets for regional hops to VIP airliners for head-of-state travel, explore indicative monthly lease rates across our fleet categories.

Light Jet Citation CJ4 light jet on runway
Citation CJ4
Cessna Light Jet Series
Max Passengers 9
Range 3,600 km
Monthly Lease
From $85,000 / month
Typical Routes Short-haul domestic & regional
Midsize Jet Hawker 900XP midsize jet in flight
Hawker 900XP
Hawker Beechcraft Midsize
Max Passengers 9
Range 5,200 km
Monthly Lease
From $145,000 / month
Typical Routes Continental & transcontinental
Super Midsize Challenger 350 super midsize jet parked at private terminal
Challenger 350
Bombardier Super Midsize
Max Passengers 10
Range 5,900 km
Monthly Lease
From $195,000 / month
Typical Routes Intercontinental
Heavy Jet Gulfstream G550 heavy jet on apron at sunset
Gulfstream G550
Gulfstream Heavy Cabin
Max Passengers 16
Range 11,800 km
Monthly Lease
From $350,000 / month
Typical Routes Global non-stop
Ultra Long Range Global 7500 ultra long range jet at private aviation terminal
Global 7500
Bombardier Ultra Long Range
Max Passengers 19
Range 14,260 km
Monthly Lease
From $520,000 / month
Typical Routes Any two cities worldwide
VIP Airliner Boeing BBJ MAX VIP airliner on tarmac
BBJ MAX
Boeing Business Jet VIP
Max Passengers 50+
Range 12,500 km
Monthly Lease
Upon Request
Typical Routes Head-of-state / corporate

All rates are indicative. Custom lease structures available upon request.

Flight Schedule

Popular Routes

High-demand corridors our lease clients operate most frequently. Each route is supported by positioning, crew, and logistics advisory.

Johannesburg London
Distance: 9,070 km · Est. Flight: 11h 10m Aircraft: Gulfstream G550 / Global 7500
Dubai Zurich
Distance: 4,830 km · Est. Flight: 6h 30m Aircraft: Challenger 350 / Hawker 900XP
New York Madrid
Distance: 5,770 km · Est. Flight: 7h 20m Aircraft: Challenger 350 / Gulfstream G550
Lagos Geneva
Distance: 4,650 km · Est. Flight: 6h 15m Aircraft: Challenger 350 / Hawker 900XP
Singapore Sydney
Distance: 6,290 km · Est. Flight: 8h 00m Aircraft: Gulfstream G550 / Global 7500
London New York
Distance: 5,570 km · Est. Flight: 7h 00m Aircraft: Gulfstream G550 / Global 7500
How It Works

The Leasing Process

A structured advisory engagement that takes you from requirement definition to executed lease agreement.

Requirement Scoping

We define your operational parameters: aircraft type, capacity needs, route network, duration, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements to establish clear lease criteria.

Lease Structuring

Our team evaluates available lease types against your requirements and models the financial impact of each structure, presenting a clear comparison of options with recommendations.

Operator Matching

We identify and vet lessors or operators whose fleet, maintenance standards, and commercial terms align with your criteria, leveraging our global network to access competitive offers.

Agreement Execution

We manage the negotiation and execution process, coordinating with legal counsel on lease terms, return conditions, insurance requirements, and all ancillary agreements through to signing.

Get Started

Ready to Lease Strategically?

Connect with our leasing advisory team to structure an arrangement that delivers operational access on your terms.