Sustainability at the Heart of Otto Aviation’s Unique Business Jet

A new, clean-sheet business aircraft design now in development by U.S. startup Otto Aviation aims to bring unprecedented efficiency and sustainability to the super-midsize segment, also while looking like nothing else on the airport ramp.

Fourteen industry groups unite to seek solutions to GPS jamming and spoofing

Multiple industry associations, including aviation organizations, are asking for greater security for the critical GPS system.

IBAC Advocates for Business Aviation at 42nd ICAO Assembly

IBAC is poised to represent the global business aviation industry at the ICAO's 42nd Assembly.

Transplant Recipient Meets Pilot Who Flew His Heart Home

It was July 4, 2023, when Jason Haddix, cried happy tears, knowing a crew would soon fly a heart from St. Louis to IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, where he would receive a life-saving transplant the next day.

Simplified Flight Controls Bring Greater Ease, Safety and Efficiency to Business Aviation

One of the most exciting innovations underway in general aviation, including business aviation, holds the potential to greatly improve safety while also making aircraft and rotorcraft much easier and more intuitive to operate.

WATCH: New CLIMBING. FAST. Video Provides the Facts About Business Aviation’s Value

Our new video puts forward the facts about business aviation as an essential American industry, and one that pays proportionately for use of the nation’s aviation system.

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CLIMBING. FAST. is an advocacy initiative to showcase business aviation’s many societal benefits, from helping America’s small businesses stay competitive in a global economy, to driving opportunities for a next-generation workforce, to leading research, development and investments for tomorrow.

CLIMBING. FAST. is an advocacy initiative to showcase business aviation’s many societal benefits, from helping America’s small businesses stay competitive in a global economy, to driving opportunities for a next-generation workforce, to leading research, development and investments for tomorrow.

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Providing Lift for Humanitarian Needs

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Business Aviation Fact Book

The Business Aviation Fact Book is a broad overview of the industry – a shareable resource designed for professionals and advocates as well as newcomers, the general public and civic leaders.

Get to know the many missions of business aviation, in charts, tables, photos and real-world stories.

Fact: Business aviation supports 1.3 million U.S. jobs.

Fact: Business aviation reaches 5,000 U.S. airports. Commercial airlines connects to 500.

Fact: Each new generation of aircraft is up to 35% more efficient than its predecessor model.

Fact: Business aircraft make 15,000 flights a year for humanitarian purposes

Fact: Sustainable Aviation Fuel can reduce net-carbon emissions by up to 80%.

Fact: Business aviation generates $339.2 billion in economic output.

Fact: Business Aviation is on a mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Fact: Business aviation has slashed carbon emissions by 40% in just four decades.

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“Our airplane is a lifeline to medically under-served communities that span four time zones.”

Dr. Michael Gregory, Chairman, Apogee Physicians

“Our clients have the certainty that we can be on site at a moment’s notice.”

David Greiner , Isotropic Networks

“Our company very quickly saw the importance of our ability to travel and get to places that are ‘ungettable.’”

Larry Stoddard , President and CEO, RelaDyne

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