AIRCRAFT LEASING
Providing end-to-end capacity solutions worldwide.
Discovery Planet is exceptionally placed to provide capacity for all aircraft leasing needs to airlines worldwide through our dedicated inter-airline ACMI leasing division. Whether you require a last-minute ACMI sub charter or are seeking additional aircraft to fulfil a busy summer flight schedule, our experienced team of experts offer a wide scope of options for airlines looking for ACMI Wet lease (long and short term), ACMI Damp lease, Dry lease and Hybrid lease.
Discovery Planet has a worldwide presence, spanning six continents, and we have access to over 50,000 aircraft worldwide and are constantly monitoring the availability of aircraft and the latest regulations in each region. Our global market-leading strength and extensive network of airline relationships means that we can source a range of competitive aircraft solutions at the right price, by leveraging our local market knowledge and network of connections.
Dry Leasing
A dry lease aircraft is a leasing arrangement whereby an aircraft financing entity (lessor), provides an aircraft only (without crew, engineers or ground staff). An airline contracts the aircraft (without crew, maintenance or insurance) from a leasing company or bank, placing the aircraft on their own air operators’ certificate (AOC) and providing the aircraft registration, however, uses its own flight and cabin crew to operate the aircraft.
A dry lease agreement will be impacted by several elements including depreciation, maintenance, insurance as well as the political and geographical location of the lessee and typically lasts upwards of two years.
Dry leasing is a more cost-effective lease over a longer period of time for a lessee as they would not be outsourcing costs associated with ACMI (Wet or Damp lease) such as crew (hotac & travel), maintenance and insurance, of which they have no control over and these aspects would be managed by themselves. Our team of consultants provide robust financial solutions and strategic advice tailored specifically to the needs of your business and the unique dynamics of the aviation industry.
ACMI Cargo Leasing
In unprecedented times, airlines globally are turning to Cargo ACMI leasing to facilitate the increased demand for freight capacity, whilst allowing airlines to remain versatile and react quickly to the ever-changing needs of a dynamic aviation market.
Just like ACMI leasing in the passenger airline world, cargo operators can benefit from the flexibility that ACMI offers by not having to commit to long term fixed costs and investments in aircraft and crew when purchasing or dry leasing aircraft. Instead, they can contract as required, on a monthly or annual basis, depending on their own contractual demands with their clients.
Discovery Planet has been able to adapt our ACMI leasing offering on the back of the strength of our supplier relationships globally, offering freighter capacity from our own in-house award-winning air cargo charter division to the cargo market.