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NAFA Administrator posted an articleCalifornia's AB 2116 is Law. Now What? see more
Ken Greene, Attorney at the Law Office of Kenneth Charles Green in South California, shares his latest article in Monitor Daily.
California’s new licensing law gives commercial finance companies until 2028 to prepare, but the real risk is unenforceable contracts, not just missing licenses.
On Sept. 30, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2116 into law, in essentially the form discussed in my two previous articles, California AB 2116: No CFL License, No Collection? and California AB 2116: Can a Bank Buy an Unenforceable Loan? California will now require even more companies that provide or broker commercial financing to obtain licenses from the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.
The good news is that the industry has time to prepare. The bad news is that it may need every minute.
AB 2116 covers commercial financing offers of $500,000 or less made to a qualifying small business or small-business owner. “Small business” generally means a for-profit business with annual gross receipts of no more than $16 million, subject to future adjustments.
Covered transactions include commercial loans, factoring, accounts-receivable purchases, sales-based financing, asset-based lending, open-end credit and “lease financing.” The latter generally refers to leases that create security interests under the Commercial Code. A conventional true lease should not become regulated merely because someone calls it equipment financing. As always, however, labels are no substitute for substance.
This article was originally published by Monitor Daily on September 30, 2026.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleNAFA Welcomes New Member: EscroAir Canada Inc. (EscroAir) see more
Contact Information:
Theresa C. Myers
theresa.c.myers@nafa.aero
410-571-1740
Kellie-Ann Machete
machete@escroair.ca
+1 877 24 ESCRO (37276)
416-238-8300NAFA Welcomes New Member: EscroAir Canada Inc. (EscroAir)
Edgewater, MD — October 5, 2026 - The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that EscroAir has joined its distinguished network of business and general aviation finance professionals.
EscroAir offers a comprehensive range of services related to the aircraft industry such as escrow transactions, lien and International Registry searches/services, and aircraft registration and deregistration assistance. EscroAir is a sister company to YYZLaw (a current NAFA member).
NAFA President Bryan Byers welcomes EscroAir to the National Aircraft Finance Association. “We are pleased to welcome EscroAir to NAFA and believe their expertise in Canadian aircraft transactions will benefit NAFA members.”
"EscroAir is proud to become a member of the National Aircraft Finance Association," said Kellie-Ann Machete, Vice President. "With decades of combined experience across all sides of the aircraft transaction process, our team understands the critical role escrow plays from start to finish. Joining NAFA allows us to build stronger relationships with our peers throughout the industry, so we can continue simplifying aircraft transactions for our clients.”
For more information about EscroAir, visit www.escroair.ca.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 191 companies that have promoted the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.More information at https://www.nafa.aero.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleNAFA Welcomes New Member: Million Air see more
Contact Information:
Theresa C. Myers
theresa.c.myers@nafa.aero
410-571-1740
Allison Woolsey-Smith, Chief Brand Officer
awoolsey@millionair.com
281-703-0023NAFA Welcomes New Member: Million Air
Edgewater, MD — September 30, 2026 - The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that Million Air has joined its distinguished network of business and general aviation finance professionals.
Million Air Craft Sales & Acquisitions has joined the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA), connecting its aircraft sales and acquisition team with a network of lenders and aviation professionals involved in aircraft transactions.
NAFA President Bryan Byers welcomes Million Air to the National Aircraft Finance Association. “We are pleased to welcome Million Air to NAFA and believe their expertise in financial and practical buying or selling an aircraft will benefit NAFA members.”
NAFA brings together aircraft finance providers and specialists across brokerage, appraisal, legal, title, escrow, insurance and other services. For Million Air Craft Sales, membership creates more opportunities to exchange market knowledge and work with professionals whose expertise can help clients navigate the financial and practical details of buying or selling an aircraft.
Tyler Bowron, Director of Aircraft Sales, has previously been a member of NAFA through other firms. He considers it critical to maintain the relationships he has built with the organization and its members as he leads Million Air Craft Sales.
“NAFA has been an important part of my professional network for years,” said Bowron. “Joining through Million Air Craft Sales & Acquisitions allows me to continue those relationships and gives our team the opportunity to work closely with the finance and transaction professionals who serve aircraft buyers and sellers.”
Million Air Craft Sales represents clients in aircraft purchases and sales, drawing on Bowron’s nearly 20 years in business aviation and experience with international transactions, imports and exports, and off-market sourcing. The division is part of Million Air’s broader aviation services, which include FBO operations, charter and aircraft management. For more information about Million Air Craft Sales & Acquisitions, visit https://www.millionair.com/craftsales/.
About Million Air:
Million Air is a network of executive FBO terminals that services aircraft owners, pilots and passengers across three continents. Its aviation services include FBO operations, charter, aircraft management and aircraft sales and acquisitions. Learn more at www.millionair.com.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 191 companies that have promoted the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.More information at https://www.nafa.aero.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleNAFA Welcomes New Member: Sage-Popovich, Inc. see more
Contact Information:
Theresa C. Myers
theresa.c.myers@nafa.aero
410-571-1740Justin Gerber
jgerber@sage-popovich.com
224-715-8806NAFA Welcomes New Member: Sage-Popovich, Inc.
Edgewater, MD — September 28, 2026 — The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that Sage-Popovich, Inc., has joined its distinguished network of business and general aviation finance professionals.
Since 1979, Sage-Popovich, Inc. has grown from a provider of recovery services for aviation assets worldwide, into a global aviation consulting and asset-management firm. Services include certified appraisals, portfolio monitoring, repossession, remarketing, liquidation, pre-purchase inspections and maintenance through its FAA Part 145 repair station, TOGS Aircraft, LLC, and technical consulting for lenders, lessors, airlines, attorneys, and aircraft owners and operators.
The firm completed its 2,000th aviation-asset recovery in 2023 and has valued billions in aviation-related assets; that work covers commercial and business-aviation aircraft, rotorcraft, spare-parts inventories, and ground support equipment throughout the aviation sector.
Sage-Popovich, Inc. has been appointed by U.S. bankruptcy courts to operate or wind down airlines, on-demand private aviation businesses, and parts dealers, and provides expert-witness testimony and litigation support in aviation-related claims and disputes.
“Most of our work sits on the collateral side of a financed aircraft: the appraisal that supports the credit, the inspection before the deal closes, and the recovery when things don’t work out as planned,” said Justin Gerber, Director of Business Development. “NAFA is where the lenders relying on that work are.”
“NAFA is where our clients already are. The people in that association underwrite aircraft, hold the paper, and call when an asset must be valued, inspected, recovered, or sold out of a distressed situation,” said Petar Todorovic, President of Sage-Popovich, Inc. “We have done that work since 1979. Joining NAFA puts us in the same room as the professionals who need it.”
NAFA President Bryan Byers welcomes Sage-Popovich, Inc. to the National Aircraft Finance Association. “We are pleased to welcome Sage-Popovich, Inc. to NAFA and believe the knowledge they bring in aviation asset services can provide a great benefit to NAFA members”, said NAFA President Bryan Byers.
For more information about Sage-Popovich, Inc. visit: https://sage-popovich.com.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 191 companies that have promoted the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.More information at https://www.nafa.aero.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleNAFA Welcomes New Member: Aero Law Center see more
Contact Information:
Theresa C. Myers
theresa.c.myers@nafa.aero
410-571-1740Nada Ragland
ragland@aerolawcenter.com
954-400-4643NAFA Welcomes New Member: Aero Law Center
Edgewater, MD — September 28, 2026 - The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that Aero Law Center has joined its distinguished network of business and general aviation finance professionals.
Aero Law Center concentrates its practice on aviation and aerospace law. Its transactions group represents buyers, sellers, owners, lenders and operators in domestic and cross-border purchases, sales and leases of business jets and helicopters, and handles the groundwork that financed transactions depend on title and lien review, FAA registration, trust and entity ownership structures for U.S. and non-U.S. owners, fractional ownership, Part 91 and Part 135 operating structures, and sales and use tax planning. The firm also advises on mergers and acquisitions of aviation businesses, including charter operators and repair stations, and its compliance and litigation groups handle FAA regulatory, enforcement and aviation dispute matters. Both firms’ partners, Founding Partner Jonathan A. Ewing and Managing Partner Nada Ragland, are Board Certified in Aviation Law by The Florida Bar, a credential currently held by fewer than 50 lawyers. The firm has handled multi-million dollars in aviation transactions and represents clients throughout the United States and internationally.
NAFA President Bryan Byers welcomes Aero Law Center to the National Aircraft Finance Association. “We are pleased to welcome Aero Law Center to NAFA and believe their experience in Aviation Law globally will benefit NAFA members.”
“Aero Law Center is proud to become a member of the National Aircraft Finance Association,” said Nada Ragland, who leads the firm’s Transactions Practice Group. “A financed aircraft purchase goes smoothly when the ownership structure, title, registration and tax questions are resolved before the loan documents arrive. That is the work we do for our clients every day, and we do it alongside the lenders, appraisers, title and escrow agents and other professionals who make up NAFA’s membership. We look forward to contributing to the association and to being a resource for its members and the borrowers they serve.”
For more information about Aero Law Center, visit www.aerolawcenter.com.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 191 companies that have promoted the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.
More information at https://www.nafa.aero.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleJETNET releases their latest edition of JETNET IQ Market Monitor see more
NAFA member JETNET releases their second edition of the JETNET IQ Market Monitor.
Q1 data has shifted a few of the patterns we previously flagged, and there are segments where the picture looks meaningfully different from what we reported. Download our latest report to see what's changed.
What the new data shows:
- Global bizjet departures reached 3.9 million on a trailing 12-month basis, up 5.0% YOY — but the Middle East contracted 11.4% in Q1 2026 following the February conflict outbreak
- The pre-owned transaction trend recovered to +16% YOY in December 2025, then softened to just +1% by March 2026 as macro uncertainty weighed on buyer confidence
- New deliveries eased to 750 units TTM, pulling back from 809 units in full-year 2025 — though OEM order books remain at decade-highs
- Latin America (+11.3%) and Africa (+13.0%) led regional growth, while emerging markets now account for nearly 15% of global departures
The macro backdrop has shifted too. The 2026 GDP forecast has been revised down to 3.1%, equity markets retreated from late-2025 highs, and Middle East fuel uplift is running more than 40% below pre-conflict norms with no recovery trajectory yet visible.
This report was originally published by JETNET on April 30, 2026.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleNAFA Welcomes New Member: Skyline Group MC see more
Contact Information:
Theresa C. Myers
theresa.c.myers@nafa.aero
410-571-1740
Andres Morales
andres@skylinegroupmc.com
267-280-7031NAFA Welcomes New Member: Skyline Group MC
Edgewater, MD — April 28, 2026 - The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that Skyline Group MC has joined its distinguished network of business and general aviation finance professionals.
Skyline Group MC is a boutique aviation management and advisory firm headquartered in Florida, operating as the Family Office of Aviation. The firm provides comprehensive aircraft management, operational oversight, and strategic advisory services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional partners, with a focus on transparency, safety, and hospitality-driven execution.
NAFA President Bryan Byers welcomes Skyline Group MC to the National Aircraft Finance Association. “We are pleased to welcome Skyline Group MC to NAFA and believe their expertise in aviation management and advisory will benefit NAFA members.”
“Skyline Group MC is proud to become a member of the National Aircraft Finance Association,” said Andres Morales, President and CEO. “Our mission is to serve as the Family Office of Aviation, bringing transparency, discipline, and a fully integrated approach to aircraft ownership and operations. Joining NAFA allows us to further align with leading financial institutions and industry partners as we continue to elevate the standard of private aviation for our clients.”
For more information about Skyline Group MC, visit https://skylinegroupmc.com.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 191 companies that have promoted the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.More information at https://www.nafa.aero.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleEnjoying the Market, Eyes Open see more
NAFA member Jeff Dunn, Founder of Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services, shares his latest article about where business aviation finance stands right now.
What a week at NAFA in Savannah reinforced about where business aviation finance stands right now.
The mood at the NAFA conference in Savannah this week was one of genuine optimism. Low used inventory, elevated values across many segments, and lenders who by most accounts remain hungry to put money to work. For anyone who lived through the decade-plus of compressed values that followed the financial crisis, the current environment feels like a meaningful shift.
And it is. But it also warrants a clear-eyed look at what's driving it - and what that means for the people financing these assets.
This article was originally published by Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services on April 21, 2026.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleTobias Kleitman Presented with 2026 NAFA Lifetime Achievement Award see more
Savannah, GA – April 21, 2026 – As NAFA celebrated its 54th Annual Conference, it celebrated something else as well – Tobias Kleitman’s longstanding contribution to the Association. Tobias has been on the Board of Directors since 2008 and in 2010 he held the position of Treasurer. A position he held with dedication, precision and integrity until 2025. During his tenure, Tobias helped guide NAFA through periods of growth, change and challenge. We recognize not just a career of achievement but a legacy of service, leadership and character. For his many years of loyal service Tobias was awarded NAFA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors it has to present.
NAFA’s President, Bryan Byers had this to say: “The Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award has been bestowed to very few individuals due to its eligibility criteria. NAFA’s focus has always been on the integrity of an aircraft’s transaction and financing. As such, the Association is founded on character, and a deep-rooted commitment to integrity. Tobias has exemplified this as a Board Member and Treasurer of NAFA.”
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 191 companies that have promoted the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.More information at https://www.nafa.aero.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleNAFA’s 54th Annual Conference a Great Success! see more
NAFA’s 54th Annual Conference a Great Success!
Savannah, GA, April 14-16, 2026 – #NAFA54 - The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) held its 54thAnnual Conference April 14-16, 2026. With 273 members in attendance (including 11 Embry-Riddle students), the conference was a great success! The conference was held at the JW Marriott Plant Riverside District in Savannah, Georgia. The three-day event included a 1-day NAFA Aircraft Education Program, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University & NAFA Foundation update, Annual Business Meeting and a wide array of aviation and finance-specific Sessions.
“The 54thAnnual Conference reflects a continued commitment by NAFA to raise the bar, with business thought leaders, Aviation & Insurance industry experts, and seasoned veterans in the finance community,” said Bryan Byers president of NAFA. “Engaging discussions, presentations and panels about the future of the Aviation Industry & Finance, Preowned Business Aircraft Market, FAA Registry Privacy Issues/CARES and Aviation Insurance.”
Industry Keynote speakers this year were Ed Bolen, President & CEO, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and James A. Viola, President & CEO, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) – Fireside Chat with Rollie Vincent, President, Rollie Vincent Associates (RVA).
Conference participants also included Fireside Chat with Todd Simmons, President of Customer Experience, Cirrus and Jim Blessing, President, AirFleet Capital. Also, an update from Scott Neal, SVP Worldwide Sales, Gulfstream.
Welcoming the New Members of the NAFA Board of Directors
This year, we welcome several new additions to the Board of Directors.- 2nd Vice President: Chris Lee, 1st Source Bank
Members-at-Large: Joe DiLallo of Huntington Bank; Andrew Rebholz of Bank of America; Mike Smith of Scope Aircraft Finance
NAFA thanks outgoing Members-at-Large Bruce Marshall and Dave Vandenberg for their contributions.
Congratulations to our Golf winners AND “THANK YOU” to our Golf sponsors (McAfee & Taft, Falcon, AirFleet Capital, Dorr Aviation, Global Jet Capital, Huntington Bank, Prestige Aircraft Finance and TVPX):1st Place: Richard Barret, Del Fogg, Michael Luftig, Eric Swanson
Closest to the Pin: Hunter Yahya
Straightest Drive: Emily Deaton
NAFA would like to thank the conference sponsors:
- Atlantic – A-1 Air & Sea Recovery, Aero Asset, AirFleet Capital, Scope Aircraft Finance, Embraer, GlobalAir.com, Insured Aircraft Title Service, and Sankaty Jet Capital.
- On The River – Echo Aviation Leasing and JSSI Advisory Services.
- Power Plant– Aircraft Bluebook, Aviation Legal Group, Crowe Dunlevy, LL Johns Aviation Insurance and PNC.
- Three Muses – AircraftPost, Bank of America, Buchanan, GAMA, MidFirst Bank, 1st Source Bank.
- NAFA/ASA – EyesOn Asset & Vinci Aeronautica.
NAFA’s 55thAnnual Conference is to be held at the Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa Valley, California April 20 through April 22, 2027.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 191 companies that have promoted the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.More information at https://www.nafa.aero.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleNAFA Welcomes New Member: EverBank see more
Contact Information:
Theresa C. Myers
theresa.c.myers@nafa.aero
410-571-1740
Michael Cosgrove
michael.cosgrove@everbank.com
904-612-4160NAFA Welcomes New Member: EverBank
Edgewater, MD — April 8, 2026 - The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that EverBank has joined its distinguished network of business and general aviation finance professionals.
EverBank, N.A. (EverBank) is a nationwide specialty bank providing high-value products and services to consumer and commercial clients coast-to-coast. As a pioneer in online banking, we offer convenient digital access for clients 24/7, in addition to phone banking services and a network of financial centers across California, Florida and New York. EverBank’s commitment is to deliver to our clients high-performing, high-yield solutions backed by exceptional service, always giving them the advantage they expect, to make the most of their money.
NAFA President Bryan Byers welcomes EverBank to the National Aircraft Finance Association. “We are pleased to welcome EverBank to NAFA and believe their expertise in the general and business aviation finance market will benefit all NAFA members.”
The Corporate Asset Finance division is responsible for all aspects of strategic direction, business development, credit, asset management and operations for the bank’s Corporate Asset Finance business. Our specialized Corporate Asset Finance team comprises some of the industry’s most experienced asset finance professionals, who are uniquely positioned to design tailored solutions that meet ever-changing clients’ needs.
“Joining the National Aircraft Finance Association underscores EverBank’s commitment to the specialized aircraft finance community,” said Maureen Carr, Head of Corporate Asset Finance. “NAFA’s focus on collaboration, education, and industry best practices aligns closely with our approach, and we look forward to engaging with fellow members to help advance the general and business aviation finance market.”
For more information about EverBank, visit everbank.com.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 175 companies that promote the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.More information at https://www.nafa.aero.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleNAFA Welcomes New Member: EyesOn Asset see more
Contact Information:
Theresa C. Myers
theresa.c.myers@nafa.aero
410-571-1740
Shailon Ian
shailon@eyesonasset.ai
407-534-2224NAFA Welcomes New Member: EyesOn Asset
Edgewater, MD — April 7, 2026 - The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that EyesOn Asset has joined its distinguished network of business and general aviation finance professionals.EyesOn builds AI-powered solutions that simplify complexity and boost efficiency, safety, and financial performance for the aviation industry. Designed by aviation professionals and powered by AI, EyesOn provides Smart Audit and Records Management System that simplifies the complexity of technical asset management. The system is built on a vision of transparency and data ownership, ensuring that innovation is always grounded in operational reality.
“We are excited to have EyesOn Asset join NAFA,” said Bryan Byers, President of NAFA. “Their Strategic Value for the Finance Sector should prove to be a great benefit for NAFA members”.
Beyond Audits: Strategic Records Management for Banks Understanding that for financial institutions, the accessibility and integrity of documentation are as vital as the physical asset itself, especially in scenarios like repossession, the EyesOn Asset system offers a robust solution for long-term record security. The system ensures that your aircraft records are organized, secure, and available always.
Transforming Data with "Zeh" AI. The core of the EyesOn Asset system is Zeh, the first AI dedicated specifically to the aviation industry. Zeh provides intelligent support throughout the technical lifecycle, leveraging machine learning to automate Record Classification and Data extraction. This advanced technology allows the system to reduce post-audit and record processing time by up to 80%.
"Our leadership team, with over 25 years of experience in regulation, maintenance, and leasing, understands the real-world challenges of asset management," said Shailon Ian, CEO & Founder of EyesOn. "We are excited to join NAFA and provide its members with a scalable system that evolves alongside their business.".
For more information, visit www.eyeson.ai.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 175 companies that promote the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.More information at https://www.nafa.aero.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleNAFA Welcomes New Member: Elevex Capital see more
Contact Information:
Theresa C. Myers
theresa.c.myers@nafa.aero
410-571-1740
Kyle O’Donnell
kodonnell@elevexcapital.com
404-889-2536NAFA Welcomes New Member: Elevex Capital
Edgewater, MD — March 30, 2026 - The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that Elevex Capital has joined its distinguished network of business and general aviation finance professionals.
Elevex Capital is a commercial equipment payment solutions company that engineers payment structures around how equipment generates business value. Rather than applying standard loan terms, Elevex structures payments to align with real-world business needs—including seasonal structures for cyclical businesses, usage-based models for variable demand, contract-aligned terms for project-based work, milestone-based payments, and CapEx-to-OpEx conversion through as-a-service programs. Serving small businesses, mid-sized companies, equipment sellers, third-party originators, community banks, and capital markets partners, Elevex combines decades of equipment finance structuring expertise with AI-powered technology to deliver sophisticated payment solutions at speed. With aviation transaction sizes from $1,000,000 to $25,000,000+, Elevex provides direct lending across the United States and Canada.“Elevex Capital is proud to become a member of the National Aircraft Finance Association,” said Jeffry D. Elliott, Founder & CEO. “Our team has structured billions in equipment transactions across virtually every asset class, and aviation represents a natural extension of our payment engineering expertise. NAFA’s community of aviation finance professionals shares our commitment to innovative, sophisticated financial structures that serve the real needs of equipment operators. We look forward to bringing our approach—payments engineered around what equipment achieves, not what it costs—to the aviation finance community, and to collaborating with NAFA members to expand what’s possible in aircraft financing.”
NAFA President Bryan Byers welcomes Elevex Capital to the National Aircraft Finance Association. “We are pleased to welcome Elevex Capital to NAFA and believe their equipment payment engineering expertise will benefit all members.”
For more information about Elevex Capital, visit elevexcapital.com.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 175 companies that promote the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.More information at https://www.nafa.aero.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleBusiness Aviation Leaders' Predictions For 2026 see more
Industry leaders from a variety of bizav segments share their insights and predictions for 2026.
To glean insights for the coming year, Aviation Week asked 16 leaders from a variety of segments within the business aviation industry to weigh in on the following question:
What do you think will be the biggest challenge or concern for the business aviation industry and/or your segment of the industry in 2026?
This article was originally published by BCA/Aviation Week, First Quarter, 2026.
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NAFA Administrator posted an articleNAFA Welcomes New Member: Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services see more
Contact Information:
Theresa C. Myers
theresa.c.myers@nafa.aero
410-571-1740
Jeff Dunn
jdunn@hawthorneaero.com
630-604-1377NAFA Welcomes New Member: Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services
Edgewater, MD — March 11, 2026 - The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services has joined its distinguished network of business and general aviation finance professionals.
NAFA welcomes Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services. "We are excited to welcome Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services to our professional network,” said Bryan Byers, NAFA President. “We expect their knowledge and experience in aircraft appraisals will be beneficial to our NAFA members."
Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services is an independent business jet appraisal firm founded by Jeff Dunn, an ASA-accredited appraiser with more than 25 years of aviation experience spanning Air Force service, FAA-rated A&P work, and over a decade in corporate aircraft finance at institutions including PNC Aviation Finance, JA Mitsui Leasing, Citizens, Truist, and CIT Aerospace. The firm delivers USPAP-compliant, ASA-aligned aircraft valuations designed to be accurate, finance-ready, and defensible — built on a multi-discipline foundation that is uncommon in the independent appraisal market.
"I'm honored to join the National Aircraft Finance Association as Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services continues to grow," said Jeff Dunn, ASA-Accredited Aircraft Appraiser and Founder. "Having spent years on the lending side before launching an independent appraisal practice, I understand what finance professionals need from a valuation - and NAFA is exactly the community where that perspective is most relevant. I look forward to contributing to the association and continuing to build relationships with the lenders and finance professionals I have spent my career working alongside."
Hawthorne Aero serves lenders, aircraft owners, brokers, attorneys, and aviation professionals across a range of valuation and advisory services. Core offerings include aircraft appraisals, on-site aircraft and records inspections, financing and collateral risk assessments, market research and trend reporting, and diminution of value analysis. Reports combine technical rigor, market-based comparable analysis, and lender-aligned methodology to support confident, time-sensitive decision-making.
The firm was established to bring precision, clarity, and integrity to boutique aircraft appraisal — filling a gap for clients who need valuations that are both technically sound and aligned with the realities of today's aviation finance environment.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 175 companies that promote the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.More information at https://www.nafa.aero.
