Private Jet Demand Reaches Record Highs — Fractional Ownership and Federal Incentives Lead the Surge
The private aviation sector is entering one of its most active decades on record. According to Honeywell’s latest Global Business Aviation Outlook, an estimated 8,500 new private jets are expected to be delivered worldwide over the next ten years — representing nearly $283 billion in total value. It’s the strongest delivery forecast in the report’s history and a clear reflection of the sector’s accelerating momentum.
What’s Driving the Growth
Behind this record outlook lies a combination of powerful market forces:
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Fractional ownership and charter programs have opened access to private flying for a broader audience of travelers and businesses.
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Steady global economic performance and renewed corporate travel demand continue to boost flight activity.
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And perhaps most influentially, the return of a federal tax incentive — part of the recent One Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) Act introduced during the previous administration — has reignited interest among business owners and high-net-worth buyers.
This legislation restored 100% bonus depreciation, allowing companies to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying assets, such as business jets, in the year they’re placed into service rather than over several years. For aircraft buyers, that means substantial tax efficiency and improved cash flow, effectively lowering the barrier to acquisition.
Strong Confidence from Operators
Across the industry, sentiment remains highly optimistic. Charter and fractional ownership companies report record inquiry volumes since the incentive’s return. Some operators have seen charter demand more than double in recent months — suggesting that Honeywell’s forecast may even be conservative.
Survey data reinforce this outlook:
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91% of business-aviation operators expect to fly as much or more in 2026 compared to 2025.
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20% already have firm aircraft orders, up from 17% last year.
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Among charter and fractional firms, that figure rises to 28%, underscoring continued growth confidence.
Beyond Luxury — A Strategic Asset
Private aviation is increasingly viewed as a business necessity rather than a luxury. In a world where time, flexibility, and control are paramount, ownership or fractional participation provides an unmatched strategic advantage. When coupled with current fiscal incentives, the timing for investment has rarely been more favorable.
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