Aircraft Leasing

Air Charter International was established in 1994 as a specialist in providing tailor made wet lease solutions. We pride ourselves at being professional leasing experts, specializing in the provision of wet lease (ACMI) operations in the Middle East, Europe, CIS, Africa, Asia and Asia Pacific regions. Through our extensive relationships with some of the worlds leading airlines, Air Charter International can easily offer wet lease (ACMI) solutions that offer immediate and effective answers for your fleet expansion / planning targets. Contact us today to enquire about the most suitable aircraft leasing solution for you.

Definition of Leasing In essence, an Aircraft is provided by a lessor (the owner of the Aircraft) to a lessee (someone who is leasing the Aircraft). The lessee is able to utilize the Aircraft any way they choose within the stipulations of the signed contract. The lessee pays the lessor an agreed monthly fee for the use the Aircraft. Air Charter International acts as an intermediary in this process ensuring that the interests of both parties are taken into consideration. Air Charter International provides a full wet lease turnkey solution from initial Aircraft choice to sourcing, contract negotiation and signing / operations managment. In the interests of both parties, Air Charter International also provides a full time onsite Operations Manager, ensuring smooth running of wet lease as per contractual agreement. There are five different types of Leasing. These are Wet lease or ACMI, Damp lease, Dry lease, Operational lease and Financial lease.

Types of Leasing

Wet Lease or ACMI A wet lease is a leasing arrangement whereby one airline or aircraft operator (the lessor) provides an aircraft, complete crew / only cockpit crew, maintenance, and insurance (Hull and third party liability) to another airline or aircraft operator (the lessee), which pays by hours operated. The term ACMI is an acronym signifying Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance. (The 4 main components of a wet lease) Wet Lease (ACMI) solutions are ideal for startup airlines, new route studies, seasonal or sudden demand peaks. Wet Lease Aircraft also fulfill the interim needs created by long term fleet expansion plans whilst maximizing market share in the immediate term. Damp lease or AMI AMI (Aircraft, Maintenance and Insurance) is similar to an ACMI or wet lease, but the crew is provided by the lessee. Damp lease includes the provision that that crew provided by the lessee undergo safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP) training for the particular type of leased Aircraft. Dry Lease

The lessor leases just the Aircraft to a lessee. This transaction excludes the provision of crew, maintenance and Insurance. The lessee has to acquire an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) and provide registration for the Aircraft. Operating Lease An operating lease is a long term agreement that usually is compared to the short economic life of the Aircraft takes place within 2-7 years. This is beneficial for the lessee because they do not have to bear the cost. Financial Leasing A lessee has the option of purchasing the Aircraft they are leasing after the lease term has been completed. The price is decided upon through negotiations with the lessor and is usually over 75 percent of the Aircrafts usable life. Contact us today to enquire about the most suitable aircraft leasing solution for you.

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