Top 10 Private Jet Leasing Providers in Miami
Compare 10 private jet leasing providers for Miami, with provider roles, local market considerations, selection criteria and buyer FAQs.
Separate the Lessor, Arranger and Aircraft Manager
The private jet leasing market serving Miami is fragmented between finance providers, aircraft owners, leasing arrangers and operating companies. Treating those businesses as interchangeable makes quote comparison difficult. This ranking identifies the role each provider can play.
Miami is relevant for Caribbean, Latin American and U.S. domestic missions. A workable lease should be tested against Part 91 or Part 135 operating structure, hurricane exposure, hangarage and cross-border mission profile.
Related ACMI World resources include business jet leasing, private jet leasing by mission, corporate aircraft lease agreements, dry lease versus charter and operating versus finance leases.
Ranking Method
Compare Like With Like
The ranking gives greater weight to providers with a direct leasing product or meaningful local operating infrastructure. Aircraft managers are included where they can support the operating, AOC, maintenance or charter component of a leased-aircraft structure.
10 Providers Relevant to Private Jet Leasing in Miami
| Rank | Provider | Role | Relevant Capability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Aero Group | Business jet dry-lease provider | Dry-lease access to business aircraft from South Florida |
| 2 | Mint Air | Business jet dry lessor | Dry leases of midsize and large-cabin business jets to Part 135 operators |
| 3 | Global Jet Capital | Operating and finance lessor | Business-aircraft operating leases, finance leases, sale-leasebacks and loans |
| 4 | Jet Aviation | Aircraft manager and operator | Management, charter, maintenance and operational support for owned or leased aircraft |
| 5 | Executive Jet Management | Aircraft manager and charter operator | U.S. aircraft management and Part 135 charter support |
| 6 | Solairus Aviation | Aircraft manager and operator | U.S. aircraft management, charter and flight-department services |
| 7 | Gama Aviation | Aircraft manager and operator | Aircraft management, flight operations, maintenance and technical support |
| 8 | Blue Cube Aviation | Aircraft leasing arranger | Private aircraft charter, dry leasing, ACMI leasing and aircraft transactions |
| 9 | Chapman Freeborn | Aircraft leasing intermediary | Dry lease, wet lease, damp lease, ACMI and global aircraft sourcing |
| 10 | ACC Aviation | Aviation leasing and advisory intermediary | Aircraft leasing, charter and aviation consultancy |
1. Palm Aero Group
Palm Aero Group For a Miami-related leasing mandate, Palm Aero Group is relevant primarily in its capacity as a business jet dry-lease provider.
Relevant capability: Dry-lease access to business aircraft from South Florida. Confirm the contracting entity, aircraft or capital availability, operating responsibility, exclusions and commercial terms for the specific requirement.
2. Mint Air
Mint Air Mint Air should be assessed for the part of the transaction it actually controls: business jet dry lessor.
Relevant capability: Dry leases of midsize and large-cabin business jets to Part 135 operators. Confirm the contracting entity, aircraft or capital availability, operating responsibility, exclusions and commercial terms for the specific requirement.
3. Global Jet Capital
Global Jet Capital Global Jet Capital enters the shortlist as a operating and finance lessor.
Relevant capability: Business-aircraft operating leases, finance leases, sale-leasebacks and loans. Confirm the contracting entity, aircraft or capital availability, operating responsibility, exclusions and commercial terms for the specific requirement.
4. Jet Aviation
Jet Aviation For a Miami-related leasing mandate, Jet Aviation is relevant primarily in its capacity as a aircraft manager and operator.
Relevant capability: Management, charter, maintenance and operational support for owned or leased aircraft. Confirm the contracting entity, aircraft or capital availability, operating responsibility, exclusions and commercial terms for the specific requirement.
5. Executive Jet Management
Executive Jet Management Executive Jet Management should be assessed for the part of the transaction it actually controls: aircraft manager and charter operator.
Relevant capability: U.S. aircraft management and Part 135 charter support. Confirm the contracting entity, aircraft or capital availability, operating responsibility, exclusions and commercial terms for the specific requirement.
6. Solairus Aviation
Solairus Aviation Solairus Aviation enters the shortlist as a aircraft manager and operator.
Relevant capability: U.S. aircraft management, charter and flight-department services. Confirm the contracting entity, aircraft or capital availability, operating responsibility, exclusions and commercial terms for the specific requirement.
7. Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation For a Miami-related leasing mandate, Gama Aviation is relevant primarily in its capacity as a aircraft manager and operator.
Relevant capability: Aircraft management, flight operations, maintenance and technical support. Confirm the contracting entity, aircraft or capital availability, operating responsibility, exclusions and commercial terms for the specific requirement.
8. Blue Cube Aviation
Blue Cube Aviation Blue Cube Aviation should be assessed for the part of the transaction it actually controls: aircraft leasing arranger.
Relevant capability: Private aircraft charter, dry leasing, ACMI leasing and aircraft transactions. Confirm the contracting entity, aircraft or capital availability, operating responsibility, exclusions and commercial terms for the specific requirement.
9. Chapman Freeborn
Chapman Freeborn Chapman Freeborn enters the shortlist as a aircraft leasing intermediary.
Relevant capability: Dry lease, wet lease, damp lease, ACMI and global aircraft sourcing. Confirm the contracting entity, aircraft or capital availability, operating responsibility, exclusions and commercial terms for the specific requirement.
10. ACC Aviation
ACC Aviation For a Miami-related leasing mandate, ACC Aviation is relevant primarily in its capacity as a aviation leasing and advisory intermediary.
Relevant capability: Aircraft leasing, charter and aviation consultancy. Confirm the contracting entity, aircraft or capital availability, operating responsibility, exclusions and commercial terms for the specific requirement.
Where the Economics Can Change
Miami is relevant for Caribbean, Latin American and U.S. domestic missions. A workable lease should be tested against Part 91 or Part 135 operating structure, hurricane exposure, hangarage and cross-border mission profile. Give every provider the same mission, term and operating assumptions before comparing price.
Due Diligence Before Appointment
- Direct lessor, finance lessor, arranger or aircraft manager
- Aircraft type, age and configuration appetite
- Lease term, deposit, amortization and end-of-term structure
- Registry, operator and insurance requirements
- Maintenance programs, return conditions and residual-value exposure
- Practical basing around Opa-locka, Miami International and Fort Lauderdale
Buyer Check
Get the Scope in Writing
Confirm the contracting entity, exact service scope, third-party dependencies, fees, taxes, deposits, cancellation or termination rights, insurance responsibilities and the person accountable for execution.
Miami Private Jet Leasing FAQ
Can a private jet be leased for use from Miami?
Potentially. The structure depends on aircraft availability, lessee credit, registration, intended use, operator, term and legal and tax treatment. Part 91 or part 135 operating structure, hurricane exposure, hangarage and cross-border mission profile should be reviewed before signing.
What is the difference between an operating lease and a dry lease?
An operating lease describes the financing and residual-value structure, while a dry lease describes an aircraft-only operating arrangement without crew. A transaction can involve both concepts.
Which airports matter for a Miami leasing strategy?
Relevant business aviation gateways include Opa-locka, Miami International and Fort Lauderdale. The best base depends on hangar availability, crew access, maintenance support, operating permissions and the user's normal route network.
Should an aircraft manager be selected before the lessor?
Often the manager, registry and operating structure should be defined early because they affect insurance, utilization, maintenance, crew and the lessor's underwriting. The lessor and manager perform different roles.
Is a leasing arranger the same as a direct lessor?
No. A direct lessor owns or finances the aircraft. An arranger sources or structures a transaction with third-party lessors or aircraft owners.
