AVIATION EQUIPMENT FINANCING
Large capital solutions for airport service providers, ground handling businesses, and other aviation companies investing in essential equipment and fleet expansion.
FINANCING FOR AIR AND GROUND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
The aviation industry extends far beyond the aircraft itself. Airlines, charter operators, airport service providers, cargo handlers, ground handling companies, maintenance organizations, and aviation logistics businesses depend on substantial equipment fleets and specialized assets to keep passengers, aircraft, and cargo moving.
Wingspire Equipment Finance provides aviation equipment financing for middle-market and private equity-backed companies across the U.S. and Canada. From aircraft acquisitions and ground support equipment to cargo handling systems, specialized fleets, maintenance equipment, and aviation technology, we structure capital around the assets and operating requirements of the business.
Our approach is designed for aviation companies making meaningful investments in fleet capacity, operational expansion, equipment modernization, new customer contracts, and long-term growth.
CAPITAL TO SUPPORT FLEET EXPANSION AND AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Aviation equipment investments often involve more than a single asset purchase. Aircraft operators may need capital to acquire or refurbish aircraft, expand flight routes, or modernize an existing fleet. Airport service providers may need to deploy ground support equipment across multiple locations. Aviation logistics companies may require substantial equipment to support new contracts, additional airport locations, or growing freight volumes.
Aviation equipment financing can provide dedicated capital for these investments while helping businesses preserve liquidity for working capital, staffing, acquisitions, and other operating priorities.
Wingspire Equipment Finance can help finance new and used equipment, fleet expansion, replacement programs, and multi-asset capital expenditure programs. Financing can also be structured around phased deliveries, multiple vendors, and equipment deployment schedules.
For aviation service companies, this flexibility can be valuable when new customer contracts require significant equipment investment before the revenue is fully realized.
FINANCING FOR ALL TYPES OF AVIATION EQUIPMENT
Aircraft & Fleet
Ground Support Equipment
Cargo & Material Handling
Airport Service Vehicles
MRO & Maintenance Equipment
Aviation Tech & Infrastructure
CAPITAL BUILT FOR MIDDLE-MARKET AVIATION COMPANIES
Aviation companies have highly different capital requirements depending on their assets, customers, operating footprint, and growth plans.
Some businesses require financing for a major aircraft acquisition. Others need to replace hundreds of pieces of ground support equipment across multiple locations, fund the equipment required for a new service contract, refinance recently purchased assets, or establish committed capacity for an ongoing capital expenditure program.
Wingspire Equipment Finance focuses on larger, more complex equipment transactions, with transaction sizes ranging from $5 million to over $100 million.
Available financing structures may include:
- Capital Lease
- Operating Lease
- Fair Market Value (FMV)
- Equipment Finance Agreement (EFA)
- TRAC Lease
- Sale-Leaseback
- Equipment Line of Credit
- Synthetic Lease
BORROWER PROFILE:
TRANSACTION SIZE
$5MM-$100MM+
CREDIT PROFILE
ANNUAL REVENUE
$100MM+
MINIMUM EBITDA
$10MM
READY TO FINANCE YOUR NEXT AVIATION EQUIPMENT ACQUSITION?
Large aviation equipment transactions require more than access to capital. They require a financing partner capable of understanding specialized assets, multiple locations, equipment deployment schedules, significant capital requirements, and the operational demands of the aviation industry.
We work with middle-market aviation companies to structure financing around aircraft, ground support fleets, aviation logistics equipment, airport operations, and broader capital expenditure programs.
Whether you are acquiring aircraft, mobilizing equipment for a new airport contract, replacing aging ground support assets, expanding cargo capacity, or unlocking liquidity from owned equipment through a sale-leaseback, our team can provide the lending capacity and execution capabilities required for larger, more complex transactions.
CHOOSE WINGSPIRE EQUIPMENT FINANCE
A leading provider of large-ticket equipment finance solutions for aviation companies.
AN EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE FINANCE TEAM
Work with a team that can navigate the complexities of big-ticket equipment deals and deliver reliable execution to ensure your transaction closes on schedule.
BACKED BY LARGE PERMANENT CAPITAL
Backed by Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL), a leading asset manager with $319B+ AUM, we bring institutional capital strength and deal certainty to large deals.
FOCUSED ON LARGE-TICKET TRANSACTIONS
Our funding platform enables us to offer customized financing to companies that have large CapEx needs, for transactions from $5 million to over $100 million.
Proven Experience in Aviation
Equipment Finance Transactions
AVIATION EQUIPMENT FINANCING FAQS:
Equipment financing can support aircraft operators, airport ground service providers, air cargo handlers, aviation logistics companies, fixed-base operators, MRO providers, fueling companies, and other businesses that rely on specialized aviation assets.
Cargo and logistics operators can finance cargo loaders, forklifts, material handling systems, warehouse automation, specialized vehicles, baggage systems, and other equipment used to move freight through airport and distribution networks.
Yes. Maintenance, repair, and overhaul businesses may finance aircraft jacks, engine stands, tooling, inspection systems, testing equipment, hangar equipment, and other assets required to maintain and service aircraft.
Yes. Companies with ongoing replacement cycles can use financing to modernize aging aircraft, vehicles, or ground equipment while spreading capital requirements across a longer investment period.
A broader aviation capital program may include multiple equipment categories, such as aircraft, specialized vehicles, ground support assets, maintenance equipment, and technology. Financing can be structured around the overall equipment investment rather than a single asset category.
Wingspire Equipment Finance focuses on larger equipment transactions, generally ranging from $5 million to over $100 million, including single acquisitions, multi-asset programs, and larger fleet investments.