Stratus Financial has partnered with Lima Flight to expand access to student pilot financing through Lima Flight’s Community Connect platform. This collaboration makes it easier for aspiring pilots to discover tailored loan solutions while connecting with aviation industry leaders. Together, the two organizations are helping remove financial barriers and supporting the next generation of aviators.
Stratus Financial Partners with Lima Flight to Expand Student Pilot Financing
New partnership connects aspiring pilots with tailored lending solutions through Lima Flight’s aviation platform.
Newport Beach, CA – October 10, 2025 — Stratus Financial, a leading provider of student pilot financing solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Lima Flight, the aviation mobile app that helps students and aviators locate local instructors, flight schools, and aviation resources. This collaboration will provide aspiring pilots with easier access to Stratus Financial’s tailored loan programs through Lima Flight’s Community Connect feature.
Community Connect is a new Lima Flight feature that allows users to explore and engage with top-tier industry leaders in education, financing, insurance, and other aviation services. Through this feature, students seeking aviation education financing can now connect directly with Stratus Financial representatives to learn more about loan options and funding solutions.
“Partnering with Lima Flight allows us to reach students where they are, making it easier for them to access the financing they need to pursue their aviation careers,” said Brandon Martini, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Stratus Financial. “Our mission has always been to remove financial barriers for aspiring pilots, and this partnership takes us one step closer to connecting every student with the resources they need to succeed.”
As Lima Flight continues to expand its aviation ecosystem with interactive maps and directories for maintenance techs and rental aircraft, Stratus Financial will play a key role in supporting students’ training journeys, helping ensure that qualified borrowers have access to the capital required to launch their careers.
This partnership reflects Stratus Financial’s ongoing commitment to innovation in student lending and its focus on providing solutions that help grow the next generation of pilots.
About Stratus Financial
Stratus Financial provides tailored lending solutions to aspiring aviators, ensuring that the dream of flight remains within reach for students across the nation. Founded by pilots and financial experts, Stratus combines industry knowledge with flexible financing options to help students achieve their goals. Through strategic partnerships and an unwavering commitment to customer service, Stratus is helping shape the next generation of pilots. Learn more at www.stratus.finance.
Contact:
Lesley Boyd, CMO
Stratus Financial
(949) 406-4930
lesley@stratus.finance