US Business Jet Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 | |
Market Size (2024) | USD 15.37 Billion | |
Market Size (2030) | USD 16.47 Billion | |
Largest Share by Body Type | Large Jet | |
CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 1.15 % | |
Fastest Growing by Body Type | Mid-Size Jet | |
Major Players |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
US Business Jet Market Analysis
The US Business Jet Market size is estimated at 15.37 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 16.47 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 1.15% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
15.4 B
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
16.5 B
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
3270
Total Deliveries in the Historic Period (2017-2023)
3546
Total Deliveries during the Forecast Period (2024-2030)
Largest Market by Body Type
79.43 %
value share, Large Jet, 2023
The increasing number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) is driving the demand for large business jets.
Fastest-growing Market by Body Type
1.56 %
Projected CAGR, Mid-Size Jet, 2024-2030
Regional air travel and the capability to access remote airports/locations are making mid-size jets more attractive to customers, driving the demand for the market.
Leading Market Player
38.85 %
market share, General Dynamics Corporation, 2022
The company's strongest and most advanced fleet of different types of business jets is prompting customers to procure more jets from it, enabling the company to gain a high market share.
Second Leading Market Player
24.17 %
market share, Bombardier Inc., 2022
The company's focus on new product development in the business jets segment enables it to be one of the leading players.
Third Leading Market Player
14.23 %
market share, Textron Inc., 2022
Cessna Aircraft, which is a part of Textron Aviation, offers various types of technologically advanced business jets, thereby resulting in a majority of the market share.
The increase in business travel flight hours after COVID-19 generated a high demand for business jets
- The US business aviation market is part of general aviation and contributes around USD 150 billion to the US economy annually. The US fleet accounted for 67% of the world's business jets, and the country holds around 14,710 registered business jets, the largest fleet size in the region. In 2022, the number of UHNWIs surged by 52% in the country and aided in the increased procurement of business jets. Out of the business jets delivered from 2017 to 2022, light jets constituted around 44%, compared to large and mid-size jets, with 41% and 15%, respectively.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, a safer way of traveling became one of the major criteria for high-net-worth individuals in the country, which resulted in the increased utilization of private jets. The same trend is expected to continue over the next few years. In terms of deliveries, in 2022, the United States accounted for almost 96% of North America's total business jet deliveries.
- Various aircraft have been delivered to cater to the needs of high-net-worth individuals and business executives. In 2022, Textron became the leading player in terms of deliveries, with 129 aircraft, while Gulfstream Aerospace held the second position with 90 aircraft deliveries. Cirrus Aircraft, Embraer, and Bombardier were the other major players, with 79, 68, and 57 aircraft deliveries in the country, respectively. In October 2019, Chairman Aviation, a US-based fractional and private aviation membership company, ordered a new Cessna Citation CJ3+, its second Citation jet purchase in 2019. The order marks the third Textron Aviation aircraft addition to its fleet. Such factors are expected to drive business jet deliveries to rise by 4,027 between 2023 and 2030.
US Business Jet Market Trends
The rise in the US HNWI population acting as the major growth driver for the market
- Individuals with liquid financial assets over USD 1 million are termed as HNWIs, and those with a net worth of at least USD 30 million are termed as UHNWIs. Due to the growing equity markets and government stimulus, in 2022, North America overtook Europe and Asia-Pacific to lead the total HNWI population. North America’s HNWI wealth grew by almost 5% in 2022 compared to 2021. The leading position of North America in terms of the number and assets of HNWIs is mostly attributed to the United States. North America recorded the most significant rise in the ultra-wealthy population, reaching a share of 66% of the global HNWI population in 2022.
- HNWIs and UHNWIs often own private jets for personal or business travel. Growth in the US economy and a strong focus on the industrial and technology sector have propelled the country's per capita income. As of December 2022, there were around 16,524 registered private aircraft in North America, of which the United States accounted for almost 91%, followed by Mexico and Canada, with 6% and 3%, respectively.
- Sustainable investing (SI) is attracting more attention and providing businesses with a high-potential engagement opportunity. In the ultra-HNWI segment, SI is rapidly gaining traction. For instance, about 40% of ultra-HNWIs are willing to invest money in sustainability, compared to 27% of HNWIs who expressed interest in SI products.
- In 2021 and 2022, there was an increase in the demand for aircraft ownership in the United States, driven by health considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic and a surge in global wealth in the financial markets. This trend is strengthened with capital raising and Initial Public Offering (IPO) activities and boosted by supportive public market valuations.
US Business Jet Industry Overview
The US Business Jet Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 87.83%. The major players in this market are Bombardier Inc., Dassault Aviation, Embraer, General Dynamics Corporation and Textron Inc. (sorted alphabetically).
US Business Jet Market Leaders
Bombardier Inc.
Dassault Aviation
Embraer
General Dynamics Corporation
Textron Inc.
Other important companies include Cirrus Design Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
US Business Jet Market News
- October 2023: Textron Aviation announced that it entered a purchase agreement with Fly Alliance for up to 20 Cessna Citation business jets, with options for 16 additional aircraft. Fly Alliance is expected to use the aircraft for its luxury private jet charter operations. It expected the delivery of the first aircraft, an XLS Gen2, in 2023.
- June 2023: Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced further expansion of its completions and outfitting operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport. With this latest expansion, Gulfstream expects to increase operations at the site while modernizing its existing spaces by adding new, state-of-the-art equipment and tooling, representing a total capital investment of USD 28.5 million.
- June 2023: Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the super-midsize Gulfstream G280 has been cleared for operations at France’s Airport of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez located in La Môle. The aircraft recently flew several takeoff and landing demonstrations at the short-field airport.
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US Business Jet Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. High-net-worth Individual (hnwi)
2.2. Regulatory Framework
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Body Type
3.1.1. Large Jet
3.1.2. Light Jet
3.1.3. Mid-Size Jet
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles
4.4.1. Bombardier Inc.
4.4.2. Cirrus Design Corporation
4.4.3. Dassault Aviation
4.4.4. Embraer
4.4.5. General Dynamics Corporation
4.4.6. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
4.4.7. Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
4.4.8. Textron Inc.
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AVIATION CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- POPULATION OF HIGH-NET-WORTH INDIVIDUAL (HNWI), NUMBER OF HNWIS, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 2:
- NUMBER OF NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES, VOLUME, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 3:
- NUMBER OF NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 4:
- BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 5:
- BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 6:
- BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 7:
- BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 8:
- US BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY LARGE JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 9:
- US BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY LARGE JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 10:
- US BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 11:
- US BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY LIGHT JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 12:
- US BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY LIGHT JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 13:
- US BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 14:
- US BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY MID-SIZE JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 15:
- US BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY MID-SIZE JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 16:
- US BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 17:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, UNITED STATES, 2018-2023
- Figure 18:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2023
- Figure 19:
- MAJOR PLAYERS REVENUE SHARE (%), UNITED STATES, 2023
US Business Jet Industry Segmentation
Large Jet, Light Jet, Mid-Size Jet are covered as segments by Body Type.
- The US business aviation market is part of general aviation and contributes around USD 150 billion to the US economy annually. The US fleet accounted for 67% of the world's business jets, and the country holds around 14,710 registered business jets, the largest fleet size in the region. In 2022, the number of UHNWIs surged by 52% in the country and aided in the increased procurement of business jets. Out of the business jets delivered from 2017 to 2022, light jets constituted around 44%, compared to large and mid-size jets, with 41% and 15%, respectively.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, a safer way of traveling became one of the major criteria for high-net-worth individuals in the country, which resulted in the increased utilization of private jets. The same trend is expected to continue over the next few years. In terms of deliveries, in 2022, the United States accounted for almost 96% of North America's total business jet deliveries.
- Various aircraft have been delivered to cater to the needs of high-net-worth individuals and business executives. In 2022, Textron became the leading player in terms of deliveries, with 129 aircraft, while Gulfstream Aerospace held the second position with 90 aircraft deliveries. Cirrus Aircraft, Embraer, and Bombardier were the other major players, with 79, 68, and 57 aircraft deliveries in the country, respectively. In October 2019, Chairman Aviation, a US-based fractional and private aviation membership company, ordered a new Cessna Citation CJ3+, its second Citation jet purchase in 2019. The order marks the third Textron Aviation aircraft addition to its fleet. Such factors are expected to drive business jet deliveries to rise by 4,027 between 2023 and 2030.
Body Type | |
Large Jet | |
Light Jet | |
Mid-Size Jet |
Market Definition
- Aircraft Type - General Aviation includes aircraft used for corporate aviation, business aviation and other aerial works.
- Sub-Aircraft Type - Business Jets which are private jets and are designed to carry small groups of people and are used for various roles are included in this study.
- Body Type - Light Jets, Mid-Size Jets, and Large Jets according to their ability to carry passengers and flying distance ranges have been included under this study.
Keyword | Definition |
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IATA | IATA stands for the International Air Transport Association, a trade organization composed of airlines around the world that has an influence over the commercial aspects of flight. |
ICAO | ICAO stands for International Civil Aviation Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations that supports aviation and navigation around the globe. |
Air Operator Certificate (AOC) | A certificate granted by a National Aviation Authority permitting the conduct of commercial flying activities. |
Certificate Of Airworthiness (CoA) | A Certificate Of Airworthiness (CoA) is issued for an aircraft by the civil aviation authority in the state in which the aircraft is registered. |
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) | Gross domestic product (GDP) is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period by countries. |
RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometres) | The RPK of an airline is the sum of the products obtained by multiplying the number of revenue passengers carried on each flight stage by the stage distance - it is the total number of kilometers traveled by all revenue passengers. |
Load Factor | The load factor is a metric used in the airline industry that measures the percentage of available seating capacity that has been filled with passengers. |
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) | An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) traditionally is defined as a company whose goods are used as components in the products of another company, which then sells the finished item to users. |
International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA) | International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA) is an international network of heads of independent safety investigation authorities (SIA). |
Available Seats Kilometre (ASK) | This metric is calculated by multiplying Available Seats (AS) in one flight, defined above, multiplied by the distance flown. |
Gross Weight | The fully-loaded weight of an aircraft, also known as “takeoff weight,” which includes the combined weight of passengers, cargo, and fuel. |
Airworthiness | The ability of an aircraft, or other airborne equipment or system, to operate in flight and on the ground without significant hazard to aircrew, ground crew, passengers or to other third parties. |
Airworthiness Standards | Detailed and comprehensive design and safety criteria applicable to the category of aeronautical product (aircraft, engine or propeller). |
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) | A business or organization that operates at an airport. An FBO provides aircraft operating services like maintenance, fueling, flight training, charter services, hangaring, and parking. |
High Net worth Individuals (HNWIs) | High Net worth Individuals (HNWIs) are individuals with over USD 1 million in liquid financial assets. |
Ultra High Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) | Ultra High Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) are individuals with over USD 30 million in liquid financial assets. |
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | The division of the Department of Transportation is concerned with aviation. It operates Air Traffic Control and regulates everything from aircraft manufacturing to pilot training to airport operations in the United States. |
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) | The European Aviation Safety Agency is a European Union agency established in 2002 with the task of overseeing civil aviation safety and regulation. |
Airborne Warning and Control System (AW&C) aircraft | Airborne Warning and Control System (AEW&C) aircraft is equipped with a powerful radar and on-board command and control center to direct the armed forces. |
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) | The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states – 28 European and two North American. |
Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) | Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is a development and acquisition program intended to replace a wide range of existing fighter, strike, and ground attack aircraft for the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and formerly Turkey. |
Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) | A light combat aircraft (LCA) is a light, multirole jet/turboprop military aircraft, commonly derived from advanced trainer designs, designed for engaging in light combat. |
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) | Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an international institute that provides data, analysis, and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure, and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control. |
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) | A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), also known as maritime reconnaissance aircraft is a fixed-wing aircraft designed to operate for long durations over water in maritime patrol roles, in particular, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-ship warfare (AShW), and search and rescue (SAR). |
Mach Number | The Mach number is defined as the ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound at the altitude of a given aircraft. |
Stealth Aircraft | Stealth is a Common term applied to low observable (LO) technology and doctrine, that makes an aircraft near invisible to radar, infrared or visual detection. |
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