Flight Schedule Pro Partners with Wings Leasing to Help Flight Schools Access Capital to Grow Their Fleets

Flight Schedule Pro Partners with Wings Leasing to Enhance Fleet Financing for Flight Schools

Flight Schedule Pro has entered into a strategic partnership with Wings Leasing to provide flight schools with improved access to capital and flexible leasing solutions aimed at facilitating fleet expansion. This collaboration addresses a longstanding challenge within the flight training sector, where many institutions struggle to grow their fleets due to limited financing options.

Nick Wegner, CEO of Flight Schedule Pro, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating, “Fleet growth is a major bottleneck for so many schools. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission: to give operators the tools—and now the capital—they need to scale. Whether you’re leasing one plane or your entire fleet, this brings powerful new options directly into the hands of FSP users.”

Supporting Flight Schools’ Growth with Flexible Leasing

The program has already been adopted by prominent organizations such as Spartan Education Group, which has utilized Wings Leasing to expand its training operations and acquire additional aircraft. Todd Cellini, Chief Operating Officer of Spartan Education Group, remarked, “Wings Leasing has been a trusted partner to Spartan Education Group—including Spartan College, McAir Aviation, and Illinois Aviation Academy—in expanding our training fleet. Their flexible lease terms and access to capital have eliminated common barriers to growth, enabling us to scale efficiently across all campuses.”

Alan Goodnight, CEO of Wings Leasing, emphasized the company’s distinctive approach to aviation financing: “We built Wings Leasing to be different from traditional aircraft lenders. We understand flight school economics, and we move fast—because that’s what growing schools need. Flight Schedule Pro is the ideal partner for us to reach the most forward-looking operators in the industry.”

Market Context and Strategic Implications

This partnership emerges amid a period of significant growth in the aviation leasing market. Industry reports, including SMBC’s recent analysis, indicate record profits and abundant liquidity in new-generation engine leasing, underscoring heightened competition and opportunity within the sector. Nevertheless, Flight Schedule Pro and Wings Leasing face challenges related to regulatory compliance in aviation financing, the complexities of securing capital for a diverse range of flight schools, and the imperative to uphold stringent aviation safety standards.

Market analysts observe that while the partnership offers considerable advantages to flight training operators, some investors remain cautious regarding its long-term profitability. Competitors may respond by enhancing their own financing offerings or attempting to undercut the new leasing solutions introduced by this collaboration.

Flight Schedule Pro continues to expand its integrated service offerings, which already include partnerships with Sallie Mae and online ground school providers such as Sporty’s and AviatorPro. The new leasing options are available immediately, with Flight Schedule Pro customers invited to request a complimentary fleet analysis and leasing consultation.

About Flight Schedule Pro

Flight Schedule Pro is a leading platform for flight training operations, trusted by over 1,400 flight schools and academies worldwide, including those training pilots for major airlines such as United, American, Delta, and British Airways. The platform supports more than 60,000 student pilots and 16,000 instructors annually, managing scheduling, progress tracking, and operations across a fleet exceeding 12,000 aircraft. Its ecosystem includes LogTen Pilot Logbook, the most downloaded and awarded digital logbook in aviation, relied upon by over 300,000 pilots.

About Wings Leasing

Wings Leasing is an aviation-focused leasing company dedicated to helping flight schools grow more efficiently. Leveraging a technology-driven model and access to flexible capital, Wings Leasing enables operators to preserve cash flow, unlock equity, and expand their fleets with speed and confidence.

For further information, visit flightschedulepro.com or wingsleasing.com.