Business Aviation Remains Central to United States Economic Recovery

PRIVATE JET CHARTER IS VIABLE SOLUTION TO PRIVATE JET TRAVEL NEEDS IN DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIME

Despite recent negative publicity, Business Aviation remains a vital component of the United States economy, employing over 1.2 million people and contributing $150 billion to U.S. economic output annually. Private aircraft are essential business tools, providing access to areas neglected by commercial carriers and allowing companies to efficiently and effectively grow their businesses and remain competitive in the modern age.

“There is a great deal of public misconception about the use of business aircraft,” says JETS.com Founder and CEO Nathan McKelvey. “Without a doubt, private jets have been used by top executives for personal travel; however, to condemn a whole industry based on the actions of a small few is unwise. In reality, the majority of flights are not shuttling around CEOs and celebrities in the lap of luxury, they are carrying mid-level management, sales and technical employees to areas of the country not adequately serviced by commercial carriers, transporting equipment and supplies and making multiple city stops in one day. Private jets fly into over 10 times as many airports as commercial airlines, and allow quick and easy access to small and mid-size cities throughout the United States; this proves essential in the growth and success of many companies. In fact, the majority of companies utilizing business aircraft are small to mid-size operations located in regions not serviced by commercial carriers.”

According to NBAA and GAMA’s “No Plane No Gain” campaign, 74% of private jet flights carry just such middle management, and while commercial carriers fly into approximately 70 major hubs across the United States, private aircraft can fly into over 5,000.

In this current economic climate, businesses must do everything they can to remain competitive. There are many options for travel within the business aviation industry. Companies who can no longer support an in-house flight department or fractional ownership can turn to jet cards or charter programs to fulfill their travel needs.

Leading private jet charter company, JETS.com, provides access to the highest quality premium aircraft, 24/7 Concierge Service for each flight and the highest broker safety record in the industry, for significantly lower cost than owning and operating your own aircraft, either in its entirety or as a fractional owner. Charter allows companies to fly on a trip by trip basis, alternating their aircraft type based on the needs of the mission, and gives clients access to the most aggressive, market driven pricing without tying up vital liquid assets.

Now is the time to recognize the value of business aircraft and to continue utilizing this essential tool as the United States struggles to rebuild its economic strength and prosperity. When time is of the essence, and so much is on the line, private jets continue to prove themselves as the vital business tools they were created to be.