NAFA member Louis C. Seno, Jr., Executive Director, International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) shares his latest article on the private and business jet market.
At our organization's recent spring meeting, one theme came through loud and clear: The business aviation market may be navigating uncertainty, but trust in private and business jet aviation remains remarkably resilient.
I had the privilege of listening to a panel of aviation finance leaders discuss the forces shaping today’s aircraft transaction environment. Representing banks, asset-based lenders and leasing specialists, they offered different perspectives, but their conclusions were strikingly consistent: Demand remains strong, capital is available and preparation matters more than ever.
For those of us who have spent decades in business aviation, this moment feels familiar. Our industry has always operated against a backdrop of economic cycles, geopolitical instability and changing market dynamics. As an expert on the private aircraft market, I continue to see private aviation’s appeal to entrepreneurs, corporations and high-net-worth individuals who depend on mobility, efficiency and control.
What’s different today for senior advisors to high-net-worth clients is the complexity of the financing landscape—and the sophistication required to navigate it successfully.
This article was originally published by Forbes.com on July 22, 2026.