Over the last few years, there is a significant increase in the use of private jets, one of the reasons is the pandemic. The restriction on commercial air travel developed a reason for elite passengers to find a way to travel comfortably, and easier to their desired destination. Because business needs to go running even during a pandemic is one of the reasons high-end passengers see no excuse to delay their trip. The flexibility, comfortness and ease of access increase the use of private jets. This also leads to not only renting, but also becoming the owner of private jets at the end.
Have you ever wondered which country has the most private jets registered in the world? According to simpleflying.com, here are the top 5 countries.
United States
According to Business Airport International, there are nearly 15.000 private jets in the US, approximately 67% of all private jets worldwide. What a number! The US is home to some of the world’s richest business executives and celebrities.
The State of Texas had the highest number of 1.651 private jets registered last year. Coming in second place is Florida with 1.619 private jets. California with 1.431, New York with 487 and Georgia with 439 private jets.
Brazil
Second place goes to Brazil with over 775 private jets and another 2.000 business aircraft, including turboprops. Brazil is also the home of the world’s third-largest airplane manufacturer, Embraer.
Mexico
A country with a population of almost 130 million sits in third place with nearly 1.000 private jets aircraft registered in 2019, alongside 459 turboprops and six executive aircraft. Private aviation market in Mexico is steadily growing.
Canada
Neighbor country of the United States with an estimated 532 private jets registered across its provinces, alongside 790 turboprops and ten executive aircraft. Its geographical condition makes bush planes a common transportation mode for their citizens’ mobility, like the arctic conditions in some of its cities and remote places.
German
There are around 496 jets and 284 turboprop aircraft making German as the most private jets registered in Europe and fifth in the world. This represents approximately 2,2% of the total private jet industry worldwide.
