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.

$3 billion

in aircraft loans over the past 5 years

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.

30+ Experts

When you choose PNC Aviation, you work with an experienced and professional team of over 30 specialists. Our expertise includes:

• Sales
• Events/Marketing
• Documentation
• Servicing
• Credit
• Underwriting

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 Serivces Group, Inc. acquired National City Bank, which included National City Corporate Air.