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PNC Aviation Finance
A Leading Provider of Corporate Aircraft Financing
Our suite of flexible financing solutions is uniquely designed to meet the needs of sophisticated corporate aircraft owners - from a high net-worth individual to the Fortune 500 Company.
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We have experienced professionals across the United States and select Canadian provinces.
Financing Solutions
Since we focus exclusively on aviation finance, you will work closely with professionals who specialize in corporate aircraft financing. You will reap the benefits of the most streamlined and efficient application process available in the industry today.
PNC Aviation Finance has a full menu of aircraft lending capabilities and solutions including loans, leases and dealer floor plans. Our programs feature flexible structures at highly competitive rates (fixed, floating & hybrid). We can offer up to 20-year amortization schedules designed to maximize your cash flow.
Equipment Covered
We fund a wide array of business aircraft. We will consider corporate jets, business jets or turbo props up to 20 years of age. Amortization is based on aircraft age, condition and usage. In accordance to Part 91, aircraft usage must primarily be business and personal. PNC Aviation Finance does not finance commercial aircraft or piston aircraft.
$3 billion
in aircraft loans over the past 5 years
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Discover how our suite of flexible financing solutions is uniquely designed to meet the needs of sophisticated corporate aircraft owners -
from a high net-worth individual to the Fortune 500 Company.
Financing Structures & Equipment
Asset-Based Loans
We pioneered the asset-based loan, which is a non-recourse, no financial disclosure approach to lending. It is truly unique and unmatched in the banking industry:
- Application Only – Simple one page application
- Non Recourse – Limited, no personal or no corporate guaranty options available
- No Financial Disclosure – No financial review or requirements options available
Credit-Based Loans
Our traditional credit program is for owners that desire maximum leverage. In general, this program allows for loan to value amounts up to 100%.
Leases
We offer a variety of leasing products. These include operating leases, finance leases, tax-oriented “true” leases, synthetic leases, and sale/leaseback transactions.
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Learn more about financing options and equipment we cover from our team of over 40 professionals, dedicated exclusively to Aviation.
Expertise & Program Features
40+ Aviation
Industry Experts
When you choose PNC Aviation, you work with an experienced and professional team of over 30 specialists with 11 years average aviation industry experience. Our expertise includes:
- Sales
- Events/Marketing
- Documentation
- Servicing
- Credit
- Underwriting
Standard Program Features
| LOWER ADVANCE | ASSET- BASED No Financial Document Disclosure Required |
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Interest-Only Tax Advantage
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Equipment-Only
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Simple Solutions
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Traditional Credit
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| 100% ADVANCE | CREDIT - BASED Standard Credit Disclosure and Guarantee Requirement |
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Speak to a PNC Aviation Finance expert to discuss a custom-tailored solution to meet your aircraft financing needs.
For more information on our Canada solutions, visit PNC Bank Canada Branch.
Our financial experts are ready to assist you with your financing needs for turboprops, jets and helicopters in the US and Canada. Contact us today at 1-888-339-2834 or complete the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please note we do not finance piston-powered aircraft or finance outside the US and Canada.
About Us
We are part of one of the nation's leading financial institutions, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., giving you access to a full menu of competitive leases and loans that can be custom designed to meet your specific aircraft financing needs. Our unique and flexible approach to financing provides a tailored program to meet the demands of sophisticated aircraft owners, whether a high net worth individual, entrepreneur or Fortune 500 Company.
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Our History
Aviation Finance Group (AFG) was formed in 1998 as a private aircraft lender. AFG created the original asset-based corporate aircraft financing program. In 2004, PNC acquired AFG and formally changed the name to PNC Aviation Finance. In December 2008, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. acquired National City Bank, which included National City Corporate Air.
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Important Legal Disclosures & Information
Equipment financing and leasing products are provided by PNC Equipment Finance, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PNC Bank. Aircraft financing is provided by PNC Aviation Finance, a division of PNC Equipment Finance, LLC. In Canada, PNC Bank Canada Branch, the Canadian branch of PNC Bank, provides bank deposit, treasury management, lending (including asset-based lending) and leasing products and services. Deposits with PNC Bank Canada Branch are not insured by The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by the United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Lending and leasing products and services, as well as certain other banking products and services, require credit approval.
PNC Bank Canada Branch does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice.
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