In this premiere episode of Own the Jet, we sit down with Wendy Stewart-Ormon of Aircraft Finance Corporation, a powerhouse in aviation lending, to talk about the one thing that separates serious buyers from everyone else: leverage.

Wendy breaks down why even ultra-high-net-worth clients should get pre-qualified before ever stepping onto a jet, how financing becomes a power move instead of a fallback, and the mindset shift required to negotiate from strength. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned operator, this episode delivers the real strategy behind successful jet ownership and the relationships that make it possible.