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Built to Keep Deals Moving2–4 hrsMost credit decisions come back within hours, helping sales teams maintain momentum. Direct & 25+FPG is a direct lender with access to 25+ strategic funding partners for more ways to get a deal done. $350KApplication-only financing available up to $350,000, subject to credit approval. Dedicated TeamReal people who understand aviation equipment, operator sales and vendor programs.
Financing that works at the speed of an aviation equipment sale
Aviation equipment purchases are often tied to a deadline: a winter season, a new route or contract, a failed unit on the ramp or an inspection finding. Sellers need quick decisions, flexible structures and people who understand the equipment and the operators who buy it.
The Aviation Seller's Perspective
Financing should help create the yes — not show up after the no.
Your priority is to win the order, shorten the sales cycle and protect margin. When financing is treated as an afterthought, the customer may already have decided to keep patching an aging unit, buy used elsewhere, order one unit instead of several or wait for next year's budget.
Replace before it fails
A monthly payment makes it easier to replace aging ground equipment before a breakdown delays a turn or a departure.
Win the full fleet order
Presenting financing early keeps every unit in the proposal instead of a single unit now and the rest later.
Meet the season
De-icing and winter equipment has a hard deadline. Financing helps the order close in time for the first storm.
Protect margin
Give customers structure and payment flexibility before discounting the equipment becomes the easiest way to save the deal.
We Speak Aviation
Built around the equipment that keeps aircraft moving
FPG finances aviation support equipment, from a single tow tractor at an FBO to a fleet of ground support equipment for a ground handler or a complete hangar and maintenance package. We underwrite the buyer and understand that equipment type, condition, resale value and the operator's profile can all influence how a transaction should be structured.
Ground Support EquipmentTow tractors, tugs, belt loaders, baggage carts, ground power units and air start units.
Fueling EquipmentRefueler trucks, hydrant dispensers, fuel carts and fuel farm equipment for FBOs and operators.
De-Icing & Winter OperationsDe-icing trucks, glycol recovery equipment and ramp snow removal equipment.
Hangar EquipmentHangar doors, aircraft jacks, lifts, work platforms and hangar handling equipment.
MRO & Shop EquipmentEngine stands, test equipment, NDT and inspection tools, and maintenance shop machinery.
Avionics & Test EquipmentAvionics test sets, calibration equipment and diagnostic systems for repair stations.
Training & SimulationFlight training devices, simulators and training equipment for flight schools and operators.
Airport & Ramp VehiclesCrew and passenger shuttles, operations vehicles and ramp service trucks.
Selling a fleet of ground support equipment or a package that equips a new station or hangar? FPG can structure financing around the complete order rather than one unit at a time.
Why Aviation Sellers Use FPG
One financing relationship. More ways to get the deal done.
FPG combines direct lending, in-house underwriting and a network of strategic funding partners. That gives your sales team more flexibility without forcing them to manage multiple lender relationships on every opportunity.
More flexibility without more complexity
- Direct lending plus access to 25+ strategic funding partners
- Structures for A, B and C credit profiles, including smaller operators
- Fast decisions on straightforward transactions
- Support for new, used and multi-unit fleet orders
- A named finance team that works directly with your sales reps
People who understand the equipment and the operator
Aviation equipment deals are not generic business financing. The equipment type, its condition, the operator's contracts and the season all matter. FPG's team works with sellers and buyers to structure the transaction around the equipment and the way the operation will use it.
Your FPG aviation equipment finance team
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Jon McBrideSVP, Growth & Strategic Partnerships — Hard Assets
Casey GoodellVP, Strategic Sales & Partner Development
Kristopher TozierVP, Strategic Sales & Partner Development
Flexible Structures
Typical programs are not one-size-fits-all.
The right structure depends on the operator, the equipment and when it goes into service. FPG can structure the sale around the operation instead of forcing every buyer into the same payment pattern.
Equipment Finance Agreements
Traditional structures for customers that want predictable payments and ownership economics.
Purchase Options
Fixed-term structures designed for customers who intend to own the equipment at the end of the term.
Seasonal Payments
Payment schedules that can follow flight activity, so slower months carry lighter payments.
Deferred Payments
Structures that can give an operator time to put equipment into service before regular payments begin.
Fleet & Multi-Unit Orders
Several units of ground support or ramp equipment structured as a single transaction.
Multi-Location Rollouts
Structures that equip one station now and anticipate the next airport or base.
New & Used Equipment
Financing for new equipment and qualifying used and refurbished units.
Upgrades & Add-Ons
Financing for added units, replacements and electric GSE conversions as operations grow.
Delivery, installation, commissioning and operator training can be included alongside the equipment, so customers can finance equipment that is ready to work rather than the unit alone.
How It Works
From equipment quote to funded sale
Your sales team stays focused on the customer and the next order instead of chasing financing paperwork.
1
Quote the Equipment
Your rep builds the proposal around the units, the station and the timeline the customer needs.
2
Present Financing
Show a monthly payment in the proposal instead of waiting for a budget objection.
3
Customer Applies
The buyer completes the branded application from a phone or desktop.
4
FPG Structures the Deal
We underwrite the opportunity and determine the best available structure.
5
Documents & Funding
FPG handles documents and funds the seller on delivery and acceptance.
6
Sell the Next Station
Your reps stay focused on replacements, added units and the next location.
The goal: make financing part of the sales motion without turning your sales team into a finance department.
Program Capabilities
Everything your team needs to use financing as a sales tool
FPG builds the program around your sales process and supports the tools, training and marketing needed to make financing easy to introduce — in the proposal, during a site visit or at a trade show.
Custom Program Design
A financing structure built around how you sell.
You getA program that supports your margin and close rate
Your reps getSimple guidance for when and how to introduce financing
Co-Branded Financing Assets
Marketing support that helps make financing visible before the objection.
You getAccess to our CMO for special co-branded marketing campaigns and financing content
Your reps getReady-to-use assets that make financing easier to introduce and promote
Sales & Quote Tools
Make monthly-payment selling easier for your team.
You getTools that support payment-based selling without building technology internally
Your reps getA simple way to move from project cost to a financing conversation
Ongoing Enablement
A dedicated finance team that stays engaged after launch.
You getVisibility and support across active financing opportunities
Your reps getSomeone to call when a live deal needs help
Payment-Based Selling
Help customers evaluate the payment, not just the equipment price.
A large capital request competes with every other line in an operator's budget. A monthly payment puts the equipment in operating terms, alongside the delays, rental costs and repairs it helps avoid.
| Equipment Investment | 36 Months | 48 Months | 60 Months | 72 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000Example: tow tractor and ground power unit for an FBO | $2,368 | $1,849 | $1,539 | $1,334 |
| $200,000Example: refueler truck or de-icing unit | $6,314 | $4,930 | $4,104 | $3,556 |
| $450,000Example: flight training device or hangar and MRO equipment package | $14,207 | $11,093 | $9,234 | $8,001 |
Illustrative estimates only. Rates, terms and structures are subject to credit approval and may vary.
Aviation Equipment Financing FAQ
Questions aviation equipment sellers ask
Why should our sales team introduce financing before a customer raises a budget objection?
Introducing financing earlier gives the customer more ways to evaluate the purchase. Instead of keeping aging equipment in service or buying one unit when the operation needs three, the customer can add what it needs as a predictable monthly payment.
What kinds of aviation equipment can be financed?
FPG works with ground support equipment, fueling and de-icing equipment, hangar and MRO equipment, avionics and test equipment, training devices and airport and ramp vehicles, including qualifying multi-unit orders.
Can several units be financed in one transaction?
Yes. A fleet order of tugs, belt loaders, carts or ground power units can be structured as a single transaction rather than separate paperwork for each unit.
Can payments follow seasonal flight activity?
Often, yes. Seasonal structures can align payments with busier and slower months. Availability depends on the transaction and credit approval.
Do you finance used and refurbished aviation equipment?
Yes. FPG finances new equipment and qualifying used and refurbished units. Age, condition and resale value typically affect the term rather than eligibility.
Can delivery, installation and training be included?
Yes. Delivery, installation, commissioning and operator training can be included alongside the equipment. Amounts and structure are subject to credit approval.
Can FPG help smaller operators and newer businesses?
Often, yes. FPG is a direct lender with in-house underwriting and access to 25+ strategic funding partners, so A, B and C credit profiles can be placed. A thinner profile usually means a shorter term or a down payment rather than a decline.
How fast are decisions?
Most credit decisions come back in two to four hours. Larger fleet orders, unusual structures or more complex credit situations can require additional review.
When does the seller get paid?
FPG funds your company in full on delivery and acceptance. The purchaser pays FPG based on the agreed terms. You receive payment, and FPG manages the financing from there.
Vendor Partner Result
Financing support that helps create more sales opportunities
30%reported increase in pipeline
“FPG has been instrumental in driving opportunities in our pipeline. Their strategic insights and tailored solutions increased our pipeline by 30%.”— FPG Client | Vendor Partner
The value is not just access to capital. It is giving the sales team another tool to keep an opportunity moving when price, payment structure or credit flexibility could otherwise slow the deal down.
All financing is subject to credit approval. Terms and structures vary based on the customer and transaction. Payment examples shown on this page are illustrative and are not an offer or commitment to lend.