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Industries we serve

Commercial aviation

If you are a commercial airline, lessor or investor in need of a loan, we structure both recourse and non-recourse solutions to meet your needs.

We are quick and flexible

When you need to acquire or refinance a mid-life commercial aircraft, vintage 3 to 25 years in age, count on our experienced team for customized financing solutions to help you achieve your goals.

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Pacific Western gave us the flexibility to complete conversion

“We worked with Harold to develop a financing facility for the acquisition, conversion and maintenance of several 737-400 to freighter. Our term-out facility gave us the flexibility to complete conversion and maintenance and get our aircraft into service.”

Mark O’Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, ASL

When you are in need of financing for your aircrafts, we're here to help

See how are loan size, asset type and pricing structure can benefit you and your business.

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Loan size

Deal size from $5 million to $100 million, typically with balloons.

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Asset type

Mid-life commercial aircraft, typical vintage 3 to 25 years, both passenger and freighter, and jet or turbo-prop, as well as engines.

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Pricing structure

Providing floating and fixed-rate solutions based on structure, credit advance.

Creates a win-win situation

“We have done business with Harold and the Commercial Aviation Group for several years. He works quickly and is flexible, achieving financings that create a win-win situation for both Aviator and Pacific Western.”

Hugo Reiter, Principal, Aviator Capital Management, LLC

We deliver results

Our in-house team has over 75 years of experience in the aviation finance and leasing industry. We’re ready and willing to help you reach your business goals efficiently.

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