Short-term · Long-term · Wet lease

Aircraft leasing

Flexible aircraft leasing structured around your operation — from short-term rental programmes to multi-year dry leases and fully managed wet lease solutions.

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The right aircraft.
The right structure.

Positive Rate offers aircraft leasing across the full spectrum of structures — short-term rentals, long-term dry leases, and wet lease arrangements where we supply the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance under our FAA AOC. Each structure is matched to the client's operational profile, regulatory environment, and budget.

Whether you need immediate lift while your own aircraft is in maintenance, a dedicated platform for a multi-year programme, or a fully managed wet lease to expand capacity without the overhead of ownership, we structure the arrangement to fit — not the other way around.

FAA AOCAir Operator Certificate
3 moMinimum term
10 yrMaximum term
ACMIWet lease structure
Lease structures

Three structures. One partner.

3 months – 3 years

Short-term lease

Ideal for operators needing immediate capacity, coverage during maintenance downtime, or a trial period before committing to ownership. Maintenance reserves are included.

  • Minimum 3-month term
  • Maintenance reserves included
  • Wide aircraft type availability
  • Rapid deployment
4 – 10 years

Long-term dry lease

For operators with defined, long-horizon requirements. Lower monthly rates reflect the extended commitment, with full operational control of the aircraft.

  • Competitive monthly rates
  • Full operational control
  • Lessee manages maintenance
  • Turnkey options available
Flexible

Wet lease (ACMI)

Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance supplied by Positive Rate under our FAA AOC. The fastest route to additional capacity without regulatory overhead.

  • Operated under our FAA AOC
  • Crew and maintenance included
  • Block-hour billing
  • No certificate overhead for lessee
Why Positive Rate

Built-in advantages

Maintenance certaintyShort-term leases include hourly maintenance reserves covering engines, airframe, and avionics — eliminating budget surprises for your CFO.
FAA AOC backingWet lease operations run under our own FAA Air Operator Certificate, giving lessees immediate compliant capacity without certificate expansion.
Global deliveryAircraft delivered to your base of operations. We manage ferry, positioning, and initial documentation regardless of geography.
Flexible structuresOperating, capital, and step-lease structures available. We work with your finance team to match the arrangement to your balance sheet.
Turnkey optionLong-term lessees can opt for a flat monthly fee covering insurance, maintenance reserves, crew, hangar, and fuel.
Single point of contactOne relationship covers the lease, the aircraft, and any operational support. No fragmented vendor chains.
Aircraft valuation

Aircraft appraisal

Positive Rate provides independent aircraft appraisal and valuation services for operators, lessors, lenders, and buyers. Our assessments are grounded in current market data, maintenance status, and configuration — not generic book values.

Desktop appraisal

A rapid market valuation based on aircraft records, maintenance history, and current comparable transactions. Delivered within 48 hours.

Physical inspection appraisal

Full on-site inspection of airframe, engines, avionics, and interior condition. Includes a detailed condition report and current market value opinion.

Lease return & redelivery

End-of-lease condition assessment against the redelivery conditions in the lease agreement. We document discrepancies and quantify rectification costs.

Portfolio valuation

Bulk appraisal of aircraft portfolios for fund reporting, asset-backed securities, or fleet disposal planning. Scalable to any fleet size.

48 hrDesktop turnaround
All typesFixed wing & rotary
IndependentNo conflict of interest
GlobalOn-site anywhere
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Leasing enquiry

Enquire about leasing

Tell us your requirement — aircraft type, intended operation, and preferred lease structure. We'll respond within one business day.

FAA AOC — direct operator

Wet lease operations are conducted under our own FAA Air Operator Certificate. You deal with the operator, not an intermediary.