Ultra-long-range business jets - capable of flying 6,000+ nm non-stop - represent the pinnacle of business aviation. Aircraft such as the Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G700, Dassault Falcon 10X and Airbus ACJ320neo demand finance solutions that match their scale and complexity. Typical transaction values range from £35m to £80m+.
The ultra-long-range market
ULR jets are a small but growing segment of the UK business aviation market. Their values are substantial, their maintenance programmes complex, and their financing requires lenders with genuine large-ticket aviation expertise. Only a handful of lenders are active in this segment.
Preferred lenders for ULR jets
Global Jet Capital is the dominant player for ULR jet finance, with the balance sheet, expertise and appetite for transactions in the £30m–£100m range. Barclays Aviation Finance and a small number of international aviation finance banks can also participate in large-ticket transactions, sometimes through syndication.
Currency and cross-border considerations
ULR jets are almost universally priced in USD, and most international operators hold them in offshore structures. A USD-denominated facility from Global Jet Capital eliminates currency risk on a dollar-priced asset. Cross-border legal work is standard for this segment.
OEM manufacturer financing
Gulfstream (part of General Dynamics), Bombardier and Dassault all have relationships with preferred finance partners for their respective ULR types. These can offer competitive terms but should always be benchmarked against the broader market.