In light of recent publicity surrounding Congressional hearings about certain companies’ use of business aviation, NBAA has fielded inquiries from representatives with news organizations and other individuals about what business aviation is and how it is used in the U.S.
To clear up a number of misperceptions, NBAA has provided the questions most often asked of the Association, with responses that lay out the facts to explain how business aviation helps companies of all sizes remain nimble, competitive and successful, especially in a difficult economic climate.
Q: Aren’t business aircraft used mostly by major corporations?
A: No, the vast majority of companies using business aviation–85%–are small and mid-size businesses and other entities, including nonprofit organizations. For every Fortune 500 company that relies on business aviation, there are several small businesses that also need their airplane. Most companies use just one business airplane, which typically seats six passengers and flies relatively short stage lengths, mostly using small community airports.
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