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New partnership creates leasing program for flight schools

By General Aviation News Staff · December 9, 2025 · Leave a Comment

A Diamond DA40.

Premier Aircraft, the longest-standing Diamond Aircraft dealer in America, is partnering with Wings Leasing to introduce the Premier Advantage Flight School Leasing Program.

The new fleet acquisition and management program was created to enable colleges and independent flight schools to update their training fleets with new Diamond Aircraft and simulators at fixed monthly costs comparable to buying pre-owned aircraft, company officials explained.

“Today’s flight students want to train in the newest and most modern aircraft. As it stands, we see too many active flight training programs whose growth is being hindered by financing institutions that don’t understand the unique needs of our industry,” said Travis Peffer, CEO of Premier Aircraft.

Peffer explained that the new Premier Advantage Flight School Leasing Program offers:

  • Financing available on new Diamond DA20-C1, DA40NG, and DA42-VI aircraft and Diamond simulators
  • Options for zero-down or low-down payments
  • Turn-key fleet upgrade solutions tailored to the needs of universities and flight schools
  • Sale-leaseback options that allow operators to access the capital in their current fleet without giving up the use of any aircraft.

Peffer said that, along with helping flight schools select the right Diamond Aircraft for their fleets, Premier Aircraft can also support their ongoing operations with:

  • Technical and operational support provided by Premier’s team of Diamond Factory Trained experts
  • An extensive inventory of spare parts
  • Guaranteed overnight shipping on all in-stock parts
  • Optional extended airframe and avionics warranties.

For more information: PremierAircraft.com, WingsLeasing.com

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