Aircraft leases are about more than just the payment, and it’s important to consider the features you desire in the lease as well. Considerations include how long you want the lease term to be, and if you ultimately want to own the aircraft. It’s also important to determine which tax treatment will be most desirable
Because of its flexibility, leasing can benefit all types of companies: large and small, public and closely-held, high-tech, and industrial. If your business demands the use of high-priced assets, such as aircraft, railcars, vessels, or even satellites, leasing such equipment via a leveraged equipment lease may be worth investigating. An Equipment Trust allows your company
The type of aircraft lease you select depends on the needs and capabilities of your company. Considerations include the company’s cash flow, working capital, balance sheet, accounting, and tax needs. Operating leases and capital finance leases are two options with different features and benefits. An off-balance sheet loan is structured to capture some of the
