Few back in early 2020 would have guessed that a pandemic would soon lead to years of unprecedented adoption and growth in the private flight industry. Despite some initial turbulence, Covid-19 turned out to be a major catalyst that led to private flying reaching new audiences. Many who had never considered flying privately before decided to opt for space and security, away from the airport crowds, and found it difficult to go back. As global travel has come roaring back, every part of the industry, from private operators and brokers to aircraft manufacturers and fixed-base operators, find themselves in an enviable position. Demand is off the charts.
There are, as ever, challenges. Economic headwinds loom, oil prices are volatile and high, and open and secure global airspace can
