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51% of private jet users to fly more in 2022, eye new providers

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022by Doug Gollan12 Comments

New research shows private jet flyers plan to fly more than 2021, but they are looking at new providers as the industry struggles with record demand and supply chain issues

– 51% will fly more than 2021, 41% will fly the same, and only 9% will fly less

– 28% of frequent private flyers are considering fractional or full aircraft ownership.

Private jet travelers plan to fly more in 2022 than 2021, according to a just-released survey of 452 Private Jet Card Comparisons subscribers.

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Private jet flying breaks June records in July

August 5, 2021December 12, 2021by Doug Gollan6 Comments

Argus TraqPak and WingX reports show that private aviation continues its surge with no signs of letting up in August

Private jet activity in North America in July surged to a record 305,136 flights, 43,100 more than 2019, according to Argus TraqPak.

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Charter, Fractional jet flights gain over private flying

August 3, 2021December 12, 2021by Doug Gollan8 Comments

Part 135 charter and Part 91K fractional flying surged to 54.3% of all North American private aviation flight hours during the first half of 2021

The share of flight hours operated under Part 91 – non-commercial flights conducted for the aircraft owner – continued its decade-long decline during the first half of 2021.

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July private jet flights reach new records

July 29, 2021December 12, 2021by Doug Gollan

Argus and WingX research shows the private aviation rebound is showing no signs of letting up in July

Argus Traqpak’s research data showed June as the busiest month for private aviation since October 2007. Now, the aviation research firm says July 1, 2021, recorded 12,345 business aviation flights in North America. That was the largest single-day of operations since March 20, 2008.

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