Seeing a resurgence in the market after an initial slowdown this year, business aviation financier JetLoan Capital originated $110 million in financing during the second and early third quarters, the company reported. In all, added JetLoan Capital president Sam Harris, business is up 25% year over year.
The financing covered a range of aircraft from a Cirrus SR20 and Epic 1000AX to a Gulfstream G200, Bombardier Global Express, and Dassault Falcon 900. Other aircraft financed included a Cessna Citation Encore, M2, and CJ2+; Daher TBM 700, Kodiak 100, and Kodiak 900; pair of Bombardier Learjet 60s; and Embraer Praetor 600 and Phenom 300.
Harris noted that ongoing tariff discussions temporarily paused buyer activity in April as buyers took a wait-and-see approach. “However, by mid-year tariff anxiety had largely subsided, and the market regained its footing,” he said, adding that the passage of 100% bonus depreciation in the U.S. has already become a key driver. Further optimism over interest rate discussions is fueling activity.
Two converging trends are providing a boost, he added, citing persistent challenges with commercial airline reliability and stronger market confidence in light of easing tariff uncertainty. In light of this, the company expects sustained business aircraft transaction momentum throughout 2025 and the fourth quarter to remain particularly active, according to Harris.