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Tax-efficient alternative assets.

A tax-efficient
alternative asset.
Backed by aviation.

JetLeaseCo structures aviation lease investments for investors with passive income. We acquire aircraft, lease them to strong corporate clients, and pass the Section 179 depreciation to you — creating a tax benefit that fundamentally transforms the economics of the investment from day one.

Explore the Structure
The Process

How JetLeaseCo
works

1
Lessee is secured first

We identify the right aircraft for the investment — but we do not purchase until a qualified lessee is already in place. Your capital is never deployed speculatively.

2
You approve the underwriting

We conduct thorough credit and operational underwriting on every prospective lessee. Before we proceed, you review and approve the deal. You know exactly what you're investing in.

3
You own the asset

JetLeaseCo acquires the aircraft using your capital. As the owner, you take the Section 179 deduction — up to 100% in year one — and begin receiving monthly lease income.

4
We manage everything

JetLeaseCo handles all aircraft management, maintenance, lessee relations, and reporting through Private Jet Management (PJM) — our aircraft management company headquartered at Teterboro Airport. You collect income. We handle the rest.

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The economics compound

The combination of year-one depreciation and lease income means most investors recover more than half their capital in year one. Returns in years two through end of term are calculated against a substantially reduced effective investment base.

What makes this different
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No speculative inventory

We don't acquire aircraft hoping to find a lessee. The deal is structured before capital is deployed.

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Investor approves every deal

This is not a blind pool. You review the underwriting and make the final call before we proceed.

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Strong corporate lessees only

We target corporations and hedge funds — entities with the financial strength to support a multi-year lease commitment.

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Year-one economics are compelling

Section 179 depreciation plus year-one lease income creates an immediate and substantial return that most alternative investments cannot match.

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Nearly 30 years of aviation experience

Our leadership has structured hundreds of aircraft transactions. You are not working with a startup.

Ideal Investors

Who this is
designed for

Section 179 depreciation is most powerful when applied against passive income. JetLeaseCo investments are structured specifically for investors who have it — and who want a tax-efficient hard asset generating real cash flow.

Real Estate
Real Estate Investors

Rental income, syndication returns, and real estate partnerships generate substantial passive income. Aviation depreciation creates a powerful tax offset in year one while generating ongoing lease returns from a completely separate asset class.

Business
Business Owners

Ownership stakes in multiple entities, passive business income, and investment holdings create the base this structure is designed for. No operational involvement required. You own the asset — we manage everything.

Family Office
Family Offices

Sophisticated investors and family offices seeking tax-efficient alternative assets find aviation leasing a compelling diversification. Our team works directly with your advisors to structure the investment correctly for your situation.

Leadership

The people
behind the investment

Jon Mende
Jon Mende
Chief Executive Officer

Jon serves as CEO of Private Jet Management, the parent company of JetLeaseCo, and a leading Part 91 aircraft management firm.

He has spent nearly three decades at the center of private aviation — running operations at the highest levels of the industry, including serving as Vice President of Aircraft Acquisition at Delta Private Jets, managing fleets representing over a billion dollars in asset value.

At JetLeaseCo, every investment is personally reviewed and approved by Jon. You are working directly with the person responsible.

Tanyika Sims
Tanyika Sims
Chief Financial Officer

Tanyika brings over 20 years of experience in accounting, tax, and business advisory services, with deep expertise in private aviation finance — from aircraft depreciation and lease structuring to investor reporting and compliance.

At JetLeaseCo, Tanyika ensures every investor receives accurate, transparent financial reporting throughout the life of the investment.

Terri Ollis
Terri A. Ollis, CPA
Senior Tax Advisor

Terri has been a licensed CPA since 2000, bringing over 25 years of expertise in tax strategy and business advisory services. A member of both the AICPA and the Kentucky Society of CPAs, she specializes in the tax laws governing aircraft ownership — including Section 179 deductions, depreciation strategies, and IRS compliance for business aircraft.

Terri ensures JetLeaseCo investors are positioned correctly from day one, maximizing every available deduction within full compliance.

Get In Touch

Let's discuss
the investment

If you have passive income and are evaluating tax-efficient investment structures, we'd welcome a direct conversation — a straightforward discussion about whether this makes sense for your situation.

Phone
888-401-JETS
Headquarters
JetLeaseCo
101 Charles A. Lindbergh Drive
Teterboro, NJ 07608
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Before we speak
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This is not for everyone

JetLeaseCo investments are structured for investors with meaningful passive income. Section 179 is most powerful when you have substantial income to offset. If that's not your situation, this may not be the right structure for you.

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Consult your advisors

Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances, applicable federal and state rates, and how your income is structured. We work alongside your existing advisors — not around them.

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Investment size

Aircraft acquisitions typically range from $2M to $30M+. Investment size is determined by aircraft type and lessee requirements. Contact us to discuss what is appropriate for your situation.