With Business Aviation, AERObridge Delivers Equipment to Areas Hardest Hit by Melissa

All-volunteer humanitarian organization AERObridge has responded swiftly following Hurricane Melissa’s devastating blow to the island nation of Jamaica, snapping into action with a diverse range of aircraft types that are translating critically needed supplies to Jamaica.

Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Inspiring SAF Access to COP30 and Beyond

Business aviation stands ready with the industry’s most effective solution for emissions reductions in air travel: sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

California is CLIMBING. FAST. With Next-Generation, Emissions-Free Flight

From high-tech manufacturing, to connecting rural areas of the state, new electric, hybrid and hydrogen-powered aircraft are projected to have a powerful impact across the California economy.

Entrepreneurs, Companies Increasingly Considering Sustainability in Aircraft Purchases

Gulfstream Aerospace is at the sustainability forefront. In addition to designing increasingly efficient business jets – its current fleet features fuel-efficiency gains of up to 33% over previous models – the company has implemented a series of initiatives to lower the environmental impact of its business operations during the past decade.

University of Illinois Researchers Break New Ground in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have successfully created sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from food waste without being mixed with traditional fossil fuels.

Pioneering Company is Turning Midwestern Corn into Fuel for Aircraft

How a plant in Georgia is adapting for cleaner-burning, sustainable aviation fuel for business aircraft.

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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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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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