| Since the inception of aircraft as a mode of | | | | Not only does the type of aircraft have a bearing on |
| transportation, people who have a bit more money | | | | the lease terms, so does the exact model and |
| than most, seek ways to either fly an aircraft or | | | | manufacturer of that model; and, there are hundreds |
| even own or lease an aircraft. A leasing option on an | | | | of models for each manufacturer! Since there is such |
| aircraft can be very reasonable for wealthier | | | | a large range of fees to lease an aircraft, it helps to |
| individuals because they do not have to come up | | | | know where to start from. Most smaller jets cost |
| with such a high down payment and have the option | | | | about 10,000 per hour to lease, and about one million |
| to buy at the end of the lease. | | | | per year if leasing yearly. But, it skyrockets from |
| As with leasing anything else, there are many facets | | | | there. To lease a large airliner or utility craft, you are |
| to the lease which makes it vary substantially. The | | | | looking at hundreds of millions per year and up to as |
| biggest factor in the determination of the price the | | | | much as $2 billion for some of them. |
| lease depends on the type of aircraft. The different | | | | Obviously, there are few people in this world that |
| types of aircraft for lease are: | | | | can afford to lease an aircraft. Therefore, these |
| -Airliners | | | | prices are not seen everywhere as advertising this |
| -Business Jets | | | | would be pointless. Only about 2% of Americans |
| -Helicopters | | | | could even consider such an expense - this is why |
| -Freight craft | | | | most modes of advertising do not include aircraft for |
| -Utility craft | | | | lease in the classified ad section. |
| -Touring craft | | | | |