About Us
At FLYING Finance, we don’t just provide aircraft financing solutions; we are an integral part of a holistic aviation ecosystem committed to enhancing your aviation experience.
Backed by brands that help 750,000+ pilots and aircraft owners buy smarter, fly safer, and unlock their love for aviation.
At FLYING Finance, we’re not just your go-to source for aircraft financing solutions. We’re part of a comprehensive aviation ecosystem, dedicated to enriching your aviation journey. Our portfolio of aviation websites and services covers everything from expert advice on aircraft selection to safety tips, ensuring you have access to the best resources in the industry. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or a new enthusiast, we’re here to empower your aviation experience, making it smarter, safer, and more enjoyable.
In August 1927, inspired by Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight, Chicago advertising executive and WWI aviator William B. Ziff Sr. launched a new magazine called Popular Aviation. Renamed FLYING in 1942, it grew into the most widely read aviation publication in the world, chronicling nearly a century of flight, from barnstormers and war birds to the turboprops and business jets pilots fly today.
In 2021, lifelong pilot and digital media entrepreneur Craig Fuller, founder of FreightWaves, acquired FLYING and set out to build something bigger than a magazine. Over the next several years his company, first known as FLYING Media Group and now Firecrown, rolled up dozens of aviation brands and marketplaces, including Plane & Pilot, KITPLANES, AVweb, Airline Geeks and Aircraft For Sale, assembling the largest aviation media and marketplace ecosystem in the industry and reaching more than 750,000 pilots and aircraft owners.
But as that ecosystem grew, one gap kept surfacing: informing and connecting pilots with aircraft wasn’t enough if they couldn’t finance the purchase. In July 2023, the owners behind Firecrown Media acquired established aircraft finance broker Sky Allies Capital and rebranded it FLYING Finance, building the answer to “how do I pay for this airplane?” directly into the ecosystem instead of leaving buyers to find it somewhere else.
Today, FLYING Finance is not just a lender; we are the financial engine within a massive aviation ecosystem that includes FLYING, Plane & Pilot, KitPlanes, AvBuyer, Airline Geeks, AvWeb and Aircraft For Sale. Our mission is to create a frictionless, end-to-end buying experience.
To create a smooth and efficient aircraft lending experience.
The Fastest and Easiest Aircraft Financing.
Keeping the client first with Honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
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FLYING Finance is an independent aircraft financing broker. It shares common ownership with Firecrown, the media company that publishes FLYING Magazine, KITPLANES, Plane & Pilot, AVweb and The Aviation Consumer, but it is not a Firecrown subsidiary.
No. FLYING Finance is a broker. We work with a network of aviation lenders and place each loan with the lender whose program fits the aircraft and borrower best.
Our team works across the U.S. and finances aircraft in every state. You can reach a specialist by phone, through the contact page, or by starting a pre-approval online.