Businesses to increase jet use, says Airbus study
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Two out of three US companies which own or lease corporate jets will upgrade in the next five years because of President Trump’s 100% bonus depreciation tax policy, according to a study by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ).
Nearly all businesses polled (96%) said an upgrade was likely and 67% admitted the ability to write off the purchase price if used for business purposes was the main driver.
Other motivations were managing operational costs (63%), moving to newer, more fuel-efficient models (59%) and the ability to use more sustainable fuels (51%).
Some 41% said a need for a larger jet to accommodate more company executives was the key factor, but only a quarter said a need for a larger jet with a longer range was the consideration.
Looking to the next five years, 90% of respondents thought business jet use would grow, with 45% suggesting that would be “dramatic”. Tax, improved flexibility and security were cited as the main reasons.
The study also found that nearly nine in 10 (88%) expect to see more US companies buying their own business jets for executive transport over the next five years.
“This study confirms what we are seeing in the market: US corporations are not only using business aviation more frequently, they are also looking to upgrade to larger, more capable aircraft,” said Chadi Saade, president of Airbus Corporate Jets. “The combination of incentives, new and more efficient models and the value companies place on comfort, range and sustainability all point to strong demand in the years ahead. ”
ACJ’s Asia Market Report 2025 suggested corporate aviation is playing an “increasingly strategic” role for Asia-based businesses.
It found that the majority of organisations in Asia that already use business aviation are using it more to support their operational efficiency. This includes providing access to a broader group of employees, while many also use their business aircraft to support humanitarian causes.
