Slotowicz: 70% of private aircraft buyers pay entirely in cash
Israel "Izzy" Slotowicz · SpaceX Hit $2 Trillion. Now Everyone Wants a Jet · Sourcery with Molly O'Shea · Jun 20, 2026 · at 28:51
Craft CEO Israel "Izzy" Slotowicz discusses private aviation financing hurdles with Molly O'Shea, explaining why high-net-worth buyers avoid traditional bank aircraft loans.
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“Actually, a fun fact is that only 30% of aircraft have Loans on them. Really? Yeah. 70% of people closing cash.”
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