MIAMI, February 21, 2023 – Analysis1 of industry data by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) reveals there were some 4.06 million business aircraft departures in the U.S. in 2022, an increase of around 367,400, or almost 10%, when compared with 2019.

Each month in 2022 saw a rise in the number of business aircraft departures in the U.S. over the corresponding month in 2019. In terms of utilization of business aircraft in the U.S., the average number of hours flown increased by 3.5% when compared with 2019.

Focusing only on heavy jets, ultra-long-range (ULR) and bizliner aircraft, the number of departures in 2022 was more than 562,000, an increase of 19.4% versus 2019. In addition, 99.9% of these flights are operated on routes of less than 5,500nm.

ACJ offers a range of large business aircraft, the latest of which is the ACJ TwoTwenty, launched in October 2020, creating a whole new market segment, ‘The Xtra Large Bizjet.’ The ACJ TwoTwenty is a new and unique value proposition for business aviation buyers. It combines intercontinental range, enabling the aircraft to fly more than 12 flight hours (up to 5,650nm), with unmatched personal space, providing ample comfort for each passenger with 786 square feet of floor space. It is the only business jet featuring six wide VIP living areas, each measuring 130 square feet.

Looking at some of the busiest airports for large and long-range (LR) business aircraft departures in the U.S., Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach saw an increase of 69.5% in 2022 when compared with 2019. At the same time, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in Miami saw an increase of 64.2%, and Scottsdale in Phoenix saw an increase of 55.6%.

 

Some of the busiest airports by number of business aircraft departures

2022 departures vs. 2019 – all business aircraft

2022 departures vs. 2019 – large business jets

KTEB, TEB, Teterboro, New York

-1.6%

-3.0%

KPBI, PBI, Palm Beach Intl., West Palm Beach

56.7%

69.5%

KDAL, DAL, Dallas Love Field, Dallas

19.0%

15.7%

KLAS, LAS, Harry Reid Intl., Las Vegas

19.6%

15.7%

KHPN, HPN, Westchester County, New York

12.2%

20.4%

KVNY, VNY, Van Nuys, Los Angeles

19.6%

26.7%

KIAD, IAD, Washington Dulles Intl., Washington

16.1%

2.1%

KAPA, APA, Centennial, Denver

18.2%

28.1%

KSDL, SCF, Scottsdale, Phoenix

50.1%

55.6%

KOPF, OPF, Miami-Opa Locka Exec, Miami

50.7%

64.2%

 

Research2 with senior business leaders in the U.S. commissioned in 2022 by ACJ suggests the majority plan to increase their use of business aircraft in 2023. Nine out of 10 (89%) said they expect the organizations they work for to increase their use of business aviation this year, with one in four predicting it will rise by over 50%.

“The U.S. business aviation market enjoyed strong growth last year, and a key factor behind this was more people using private jets during COVID-19 and a reluctance among many to give up the considerable benefits they offer,” said Sean McGeough, VP Commercial ACJ for North America. “The pandemic resulted in a significant increase in people using business aviation for the first time. This will have a long-term positive impact on the growth of the market.”

The ACJ TwoTwenty, which is the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft in its category, offers unbeatable economics and unrivaled reliability at the same price as ULR business jets. It occupies the same parking footprint as competitive ULR jets and can take off from the same airports, but the ACJ TwoTwenty operating costs are one-third less.

As with all ACJ aircraft, the ACJ TwoTwenty is certified to fly with a 50% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The goal is to achieve 100% SAF certification by 2030.

More than 200 Airbus corporate jets are in service worldwide, flying on every continent, including Antarctica.

 

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