ACJ’s Study on Business Aircraft – Sword v. the Euro Greens?
Many, many Europeans have concluded that fossil-based aviation is the scourge of the environment and news reports say that the continent’s Greens view of business aviation turns their eyes to an ANGRY RED.
- ‘Just the start’: Airports crack down on climate protesters as summer of disruption begins
- More than 100 flights canceled in Germany as environmental activists target airports across Europe
- Climate activists step up direct action at European airports
- Climate activists glue themselves to airport tarmac in Berlin and Munich
- Climate protests over private jets disrupt Geneva Airport flights
- Climate activists protest at 2 German airports, causing numerous flight cancellations
- Climate Activists, Including Scientists, Are Arrested in Protests at Private Airports
- COP26: Climate activists to target 10 UK airports this weekend to protest expansion
Below is an article that reviews a study commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets assessing the global impact of this class of aircraft. The conclusion is that these aircrafts provide essential
transportation services, create positive financial impacts (manufacturing, employment [aircrew, maintenance and operational]) and often ignored contributions to those in need (medical, disaster support and other emergencies).
That a MAJOR FRENCH AND EU COMPANY is the sponsor of this analysis should establish credibility among the Continent’s citizen. ACJ and its parent now should take the lead in sharing this good news among the skeptics in Europe and around the world.
New Airbus-commissioned reports highlight heightened role for business jets
21 October 2024
Business aviation’s annual contribution to the US economy is expected to climb by over $50 billion within five years bringing the industry’s annual input to $183 billion.
This is according to a study – one of two published on the eve of NBAA BACE – of US-based private jet financiers and brokers commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ).
With fewer than 500 of the 5,000 public-use airports in the USA currently served by commercial airlines, business aviation has become a key and often INDISPENSABLE COMPONENT of the country’s transportation system. Some 85% of survey respondents believe the significance of this role will continue to grow over the next five years.
The ACJ study also reveals over 60% of financiers and brokers expect the sale of large business jets to increase over the period, driven by a desire to upgrade from older to new-generation models – particularly high-end, large-cabin and midsize business jets.
Airbus says these sectors “are increasing at a faster rate than other categories due to their range and capacity, and because OEMs are driving interest with the introduction of new models”. Between now and 2027, 84% of those surveyed believe the focus on top-end and midsize jets will increase.
The second study from ACJ reveals 90% of senior executives at large corporations expect widespread availability and take-up of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will lead to an increase in US companies using private jets. Similarly, 90% of respondents expect SAF affordability will lead to an overall increase in the sale of business aircraft.
The report also shows the growing role played by the business aviation industry in SUPPORTING HUMANITARIAN CAUSES with two-thirds of senior executives of large US corporations open to using their aircraft for philanthropic purposes.
