The surprising numbers on business aviation recovery

After many months of suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic during the second wave, and the inevitable damage caused to aviation as a whole, the hopeful summer months finally arrived. Even though business aviation was almost the least affected among the entire industry, the summer break from covid restrictions and the rebound of operations came at the most appropriate time.

The increase in private jets movements was expected during the spring and summer, but the real numbers, according to the latest analyzes, surprised and showed an even more optimistic reality.

Business aviation activity went up to 12% versus July 2019 and was 46% more active than in 2020, in the region of North America. European statistics were slightly behind the recovery in the US, but still bright. European region saw convincing energy in business aviation activity in July, with an uplift of 14% compared to pre-pandemic levels of July 2019. This enormous increase is caused by light jet activity, which is 30% above maximums from 2019. The assumption, that these excellent numbers are mainly due to the warm summer rays confirms the fact, that the busiest destinations include resorts such as Ibiza, Olbia, or Mallorca. Another great news underlining the incredible vitality of business aviation!