What JetStream Aviation Capital does

JetStream Aviation Capital, LLC is a privately-held Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based aircraft leasing company that operates as the largest global turboprop aircraft lessor focused exclusively on commercially-operated regional aircraft and engines. The company owns a portfolio of more than 150 aircraft spanning ATR 72-500/600, Cessna Caravan, Embraer EMB-120, and Saab 340/2000 variants in both passenger and cargo configurations, and is the world's largest owner of Saab 340 and Saab 2000 aircraft and associated spares and engines. JetStream earns revenue primarily through flexible, client-driven operating leases of these regional turboprops to commercial airlines, supplemented by one-time aircraft sales and bundled technical support programs that include hourly engine maintenance, airframe/component utilization plans, and turnkey upgrade, conversion, and refurbishment services.

The company's go-to-market is a direct enterprise field sales model: senior management engages regional airline operators worldwide through long-standing industry relationships, customizing lease terms, cabin configurations, and cargo conversion options. Product differentiation comes from OEM-supported aircraft, optional modern glass cockpit upgrades (ADS-B, WAAS LPV), and exclusive access—via partnership with Täby Air Maintenance (TAM)—to EASA-approved Supplemental Type Certificates for Saab 340 and Saab 2000 passenger-to-cargo conversions. Customers include North American cargo operators (Castle Aviation, Ameriflight, IBC Airways), Canadian regional carrier Pascan Aviation, and Channel Islands/UK operator Aurigny Air Services, several of which have multi-aircraft long-term commitments with JetStream.

Name

JetStream Aviation Capital

Legal name

Jetstream Aviation Capital, LLC

Website

https://jetstreamavcap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JetStream Aviation Capital is a Fort Lauderdale-based private aircraft lessor and the largest global owner of Saab 340 and Saab 2000 turboprops, leasing a 150+ aircraft regional fleet (ATR, Saab, Cessna, Embraer variants) to commercial passenger and cargo airlines worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Aircraft Leasing

NAICS

Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Insurance & Financing/Leasing Services (THABAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Turboprop Regional Airlines (THABACAJ)

Keywords

• Regional aircraft leasing
• Turboprop aircraft leasing
• Aircraft sales
• Cargo aircraft leasing
• Passenger aircraft leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Leasing: Core revenue stream from leasing regional turboprop aircraft to airlines globally. Offers flexible, client-driven lease structuring with deep understanding of regional airline operations.
2. Aircraft Sales: Sale of owned aircraft to airline operators as part of portfolio management and fleet transition services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

JetStream Aviation Capital leases and sells a portfolio of regional turboprop aircraft (ATR 72 and Saab 340/2000 passenger and cargo variants) to commercial regional airlines worldwide. In addition to aircraft lease and sale transactions, the company delivers flexible lease structuring, passenger-to-cargo conversion programs through STC partnerships, refurbishment and upgrade services, and cost-certain technical support plans.

Product overview

JetStream Aviation Capital operates a diversified portfolio of regional turboprop aircraft offered for lease and purchase, including both passenger and cargo configurations. The company's product portfolio consists of six core aircraft types: ATR 72-600 and ATR 72-500(F) Cargo for passenger and cargo operations; SAAB 340B*plus* and SAAB 340B(F) Cargo featuring modern conversion capabilities with up to 9,400 lb payload; and SAAB 2000 and SAAB 2000(F) Cargo representing the larger, higher-capacity turboprop option with up to 14,600 lb payload. JetStream provides flexible lease structures and turnkey upgrade, conversion, and refurbishment programs alongside cost-certain technical support plans including hourly engine maintenance and airframe utilization programs. The company is the world's largest owner of Saab turboprop aircraft with a portfolio exceeding 150 aircraft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ATR 72-600 Regional turboprop passenger aircraft offering reliable performance for short to medium-haul commercial airline operations, available for lease and sale to commercial regional airlines.
• ATR 72-500(F) Cargo Cargo variant of the ATR 72-500 turboprop, configured for freight operations with high payload capacity, available for lease and sale to regional cargo operators.
• SAAB 340B*plus* Modern turboprop passenger aircraft with advanced cockpit, operated for regional airline services worldwide, available for lease and sale with optional glass cockpit and avionics upgrades.
• SAAB 340B(F) Cargo High-speed, versatile cargo aircraft delivering 9,400 lb payload, 283 kt max cruise speed, and 1,600 nm range; modern glass cockpit with optional ADS-B and WAAS LPV approach capability, available for lease and sale to regional cargo operators.
• SAAB 2000 Regional turboprop passenger aircraft for airline operations with seating capacity and operational efficiency, available for lease and sale to commercial regional airlines.
• SAAB 2000(F) Cargo Large volume, high-speed cargo aircraft with 14,600 lb payload, 370 kt cruise speed, 1,960 cu ft cargo volume; EASA and FAA approved conversion program, available for lease and sale to regional cargo operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sector speeds up to 30% faster with Saab 2000 Cargo vs Saab 340 Cargo
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Täby Air Maintenance AB (TAM)coreTechnology or Integration · 14 January 2026Jetstream partnered closely with Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) as launch customer for the Saab 2000 Cargo conversion STC. TAM is a Sweden-based MRO and aviation engineering company specializing in aircraft maintenance, spare parts, modifications and conversions. Jetstream also uses TAM's established Saab 340 Cargo conversion program. The partnership ensures strong technical performance, operational reliability, and long-term asset value for operators and investors.
• Castle AviationflagshipOthers · 19 August 2022Castle Aviation of North Canton, Ohio is an FAA Part 135 air carrier operating Saab 340 cargo aircraft for Purolator. Multi-aircraft commitment with Jetstream with fifth aircraft delivered August 2022. Castle operates a fleet including Saab 340 cargo aircraft, Cessna Caravans, and Piper aircraft for passenger and cargo charter operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nordic Aviation Capital: Acquired by SMBC Aviation Capital in 2022, NAC was the largest regional turboprop lessor globally with a portfolio of ~500 ATR and Bombardier aircraft leased to regional airlines — the closest direct comparable in scale and platform mix to Jetstream prior to acquisition.
• Falko Regional Aircraft: UK-based specialist lessor focused exclusively on regional turboprop aircraft (ATR and Embraer) leased to regional carriers. Comparable niche positioning and customer base to Jetstream, though with a different platform mix.
• TrueNoord: Netherlands-based regional aircraft lessor focused on turboprops and regional jets for airlines worldwide. Directly comparable as a dedicated regional aviation lessor serving similar customer segments.
• Avation PLC: Singapore-listed aircraft lessor with a regional aircraft portfolio including ATR and Airbus narrowbodies leased to regional carriers. Comparable regional lessor business model with public-market discipline.
• Elix Aviation Capital: Portugal-based regional aircraft lessor focused on ATR and Bombardier turboprops. Direct niche peer in the regional turboprop leasing segment, though with a different geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• AerCap Holdings: World's largest aircraft lessor with a broad portfolio spanning commercial jets, freighters, and helicopters. Competes for the largest regional airline deals but does not specialize in turboprops, making it a broader incumbent rather than a direct niche competitor.
• Air Lease Corporation: Major global aircraft lessor with a portfolio dominated by new-technology narrowbody and widebody jets. Operates in the same lessor space as Jetstream but with a fundamentally different aircraft and customer focus.
• BOC Aviation: Asia-based major aircraft lessor serving airlines worldwide with a broad fleet portfolio. A scaled incumbent competitor for cross-border airline leasing relationships, though focused primarily on larger commercial jets.
• SMBC Aviation Capital: World's second-largest aircraft lessor following the NAC acquisition, with a portfolio spanning jets and regional aircraft. Now the closest scaled competitor in regional turboprop leasing via the integrated NAC platform.
• Aviation Capital Group: Tokyo Century-owned commercial aircraft lessor with a diversified portfolio of narrowbody and regional aircraft. Operates in the broader aircraft leasing market but with regional aircraft exposure that overlaps with Jetstream's customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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