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Aircraft Financing & Leasing
Structure aircraft leasing and financing transactions through AIFC's legal and regulatory environment.
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Central Asia · Caucasus
A Regional Gateway for Aviation Finance and Leasing
AIFC Aviation Finance Hub connects capital with aviation growth across Central Asia and the Caucasus. Built on a common law-based jurisdiction, AIFC provides solutions for aircraft leasing structures, sustainable aviation finance, training and advisory services.
$2.81T
Combined regional GDP
252M
Regional population
383 → 684
Fleet growth by 2030
#65
Astana GFCI, Mar 2026
Figures based on AIFC Aviation Finance Hub analysis and public industry sources. To be verified before publication.
- Common law jurisdiction
- AFSA-regulated
- Independent AIFC Court & IAC
- Gateway across Eurasia
What the Hub Enables
Core Solutions
From aircraft leasing structures to sustainable aviation, AIFC provides the legal, regulatory and capital infrastructure to bring aviation transactions to life.
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Sustainable Aviation
Support SAF projects, green finance instruments, and CORSIA-related initiatives.
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Aviation Training
Build local and regional capacity in aviation finance, leasing, law, and regulation.
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Aviation Consultancy
Access expert advisory on structuring, compliance, market entry, and aviation finance strategy.
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SPV Structuring
Establish special purpose vehicles for aircraft asset holding, financing, and leasing.
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Islamic Aviation Finance
Explore Shariah-compliant aviation finance structures, including leasing-based models.
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Trust · Jurisdiction · Access
Why International Aviation Players Choose AIFC
Common law, independent dispute resolution, AFSA regulation, tax-efficient structures and direct access to capital markets and green finance infrastructure.
Common Law-Based Jurisdiction
Inspired by the principles and precedents of the law of England and Wales.
AIFC Court & Arbitration Centre
Independent international dispute resolution infrastructure.
AFSA Regulatory Framework
A clear, internationally familiar regulatory environment.
Tax-Efficient Environment
Eligible AIFC participants benefit from 0% corporate income tax, VAT and WHT on qualifying activities.
Foreign Currency Operations
Conduct business in major international currencies.
Cape Town Convention & Aircraft Protocol
Kazakhstan is a contracting state, supporting cross-border aircraft finance.
IDERA Mechanisms
Asset protection and lessor control in default situations.
AIX & Green Finance Centre Access
Connection to capital markets and sustainable finance infrastructure.
Strategic Eurasian Gateway
Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Middle East and Asia.
At the Crossroads
Connecting Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Astana serves as a strategic hub linking aviation finance, leasing capital and sustainable aviation across the Eurasian landmass.
Market Opportunity
Central Asia & Caucasus Fleet Expected to Nearly Double by 2030
As airlines modernise fleets, expand routes and grow capacity, aircraft leasing and structured finance become increasingly important across the region.
Commercial fleet, regional
384 → 684
aircraft, by 2030
Current Forecast 2030
- Kazakhstan109 → 221
- Uzbekistan105 → 180
- Azerbaijan50 → 85
- Georgia45 → 65
- Turkmenistan27 → 43
- Kyrgyzstan20 → 35
- Armenia18 → 30
- Tajikistan10 → 25
Who We Serve
Solutions for Every Aviation Stakeholder
For Lessors
Access fast-growing airline demand, structure aircraft assets securely, and diversify exposure across Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Regulatory Pathways
Two Clear Pathways to Operate in AIFC
Choose between conventional credit-based aviation finance and Shariah-compliant Islamic finance structures, both authorised by AFSA.
Conventional
Providing Credit Licence
For conventional aircraft leasing and credit-based aviation finance structures.
- Application fee
- USD 14,000
- Registration fee
- USD 500 portal / USD 1,500 paper
- Annual supervision fee
- USD 9,800
- Base capital requirement
- USD 2,000,000
- Liquid asset requirement
- AIFC Banking Business Prudential Rules
- Auditor
- Internal & external required
AFSA-authorised activity
Shariah-compliant
Providing Islamic Finance
For Shariah-compliant aviation finance and leasing structures.
- Application fee
- USD 14,000
- Registration fee
- USD 500 portal / USD 1,500 paper
- Annual supervision fee
- USD 9,800
- Base capital requirement
- USD 2,000,000
- Liquid asset requirement
- AIFC Islamic Banking Business Rules
- Auditor
- Internal & external required
- Shari'ah Supervisory Board
- Min. 3 members
- Capital waiver
- USD 100,000 → 2M over 36 months (eligibility-based)
AFSA-authorised activity
The Aviation Finance Journey
From Idea to Transaction Support
A guided pathway from initial consultation to ongoing execution support.
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Consultation
Consultation
Understand your project, goals, structure, and market needs.
Understand your project, goals, structure, and market needs.
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Structure Selection
Structure Selection
Choose the right model: leasing company, SPV, Islamic finance, SAF project, or advisory pathway.
Choose the right model: leasing company, SPV, Islamic finance, SAF project, or advisory pathway.
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Incorporation
Incorporation
Establish the legal entity within the AIFC framework.
Establish the legal entity within the AIFC framework.
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Authorisation
Authorisation
Work through AFSA regulatory requirements where applicable.
Work through AFSA regulatory requirements where applicable.
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Partner Matchmaking
Partner Matchmaking
Connect with airlines, lessors, banks, investors and advisors.
Connect with airlines, lessors, banks, investors and advisors.
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Execution Support
Execution Support
Ongoing guidance on structuring, compliance, and operational setup.
Ongoing guidance on structuring, compliance, and operational setup.
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Start Your Aviation Finance Journey
Partner with AIFC Aviation Finance Hub to structure, finance and scale aviation opportunities across Central Asia and the Caucasus.