The dynamic new fleet acquisition and management program has been 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.
Fort Lauderdale, FL (December 03, 2025) – Premier Aircraft, the longest-standing and most trusted Diamond Aircraft dealer in America, announced today that it is partnering with Wings Leasing to introduce the “Premier Advantage Flight School Leasing Program.”
“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,” stated Travis Peffer, CEO of Premier Aircraft. “Our dedicated partnership with Wings Leasing will allow us to use our decades of combined experience in selling, operating, and financing training aircraft to help universities and flight schools upgrade their fleets with new Diamond Aircraft at truly affordable rates.”
Peffer explained that the new Premier Advantage Flight School Leasing Program offers universities and independent flight schools an array of benefits, including:
- Financing available on new Diamond DA20-C1, DA40NG, and DA42-VI aircraft and Diamond simulators
- Options for zero-down or low-down payments, which frees up precious operating capital
- Turn-key fleet upgrade solutions tailored to the unique needs of universities and flight schools
- Flexible fleet leasing options for new aircraft and simulators at rates that ensure the highest revenue return per operating hour
- Sale-leaseback options that allow operators to access the capital in their current fleet without giving up the use of any aircraft
- Flexible fleet acquisition and management solutions that ensure that the operator will always have access to the latest in aircraft and simulators from Diamond Aircraft
- Fast, easy qualification processing with quick financing approvals means the new Diamond Aircraft are on your flightline and generating revenue much sooner.
“Premier Aircraft is the leader in helping flight schools with the purchase and operation of Diamond Aircraft’s entire line of single and twin-engine training aircraft and simulators,” states Alan Goodnight, Founder and President of Wings Leasing. “We are the leader in creating attainable and affordable leasing solutions that make it easier for flight schools and their students to benefit from what these aircraft have to offer.”
“That’s why we partnered to create the new Premier Advantage Flight School Leasing Program,” he continued. “With our custom-tailored finance solutions, flight schools can continue to build equity through new aircraft, optimize hourly profit with our industry pricing analysis, and gain a long-term competitive advantage.”
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
- The most extensive inventory of spare parts to keep your Diamond fleet flying
- Guaranteed overnight shipping on all in-stock parts
- Optional extended airframe and avionics warranties to help control operating and maintenance costs.
For more information about the Premier Advantage Flight School Leasing Program, visit: premieraircraft.com
About Wings Leasing
Wings Leasing team members are experts at financing and passionate aviators. We have started 141 flight schools within a college setting. We have unique industry insight into pricing-per-hour, flight-school economics, and access to data on hundreds of aircraft being leased and financed at flight schools. In short, our mission is to ensure flight schools have the capital they need to grow and remain profitable. For more information, visit: wingsleasing.com
