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Matthias Knab, Opalesque: A survey commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) reveals that 93% of U.S.-based family offices that own or lease business aircraft expect to upgrade within the next five years.
The key drivers behind this trend include a growing focus on operational cost savings (75%) and the availability of newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft models (73%). The data, collected from 100 senior executives at U.S. family offices managing an average of $3.35 billion in assets, shows a decisive move toward modernization.
Top Reasons for Upgrading
- 75% - Growing focus on operational costs
- 73% - Newer, more efficient models launched
- 61% - Need for larger aircraft due to increased usage by family and staff
- 28% - Demand for aircraft with greater range
Environmental Commitment: SAF Adoption
While Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) carries a premium, 97% of respondents are willing to increase their travel budgets to make greater use of it.
- 68% would increase budgets by over 25%
- 31% would raise budgets by at least 50%
Why Family Offices Expect to Use Business Aviation More
- 80% - Greater focus on well-being of family and staff
- 56% - Improved onboard technology
- 44% - Better sustainability records in the sector
- 43% - Increased security concerns
- 39% - Commercial aviation difficulties
Spotlight on the ACJ TwoTwenty
The ACJ TwoTwenty is Airbus's answer to evolving family office needs. Dubbed "The Xtra Large Bizjet," it offers:
- Twice the cabin space compared to similarly priced ULR jets
- Operating costs that are one-third lower
- Range of up to 5,650 nm (over 12 hours of flight time)
City pairs such as Los Angeles to London or Miami to Buenos Aires are easily covered. Importantly, it is SAF-ready with a 50% blend today and full 100% SAF capability by 2030-supporting aviation's push for decarbonization.
For investors and family offices, the study confirms that private aviation remains a critical enabler of both lifestyle and operational efficiency. As the sector evolves, sustainability and wellbeing are rising to the top of the agenda.
About the Survey
Commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets and conducted by Pureprofile, Respondents included senior decision-makers at family offices across the U.S., each managing over $1B in assets.
Also some of the larger fund managers upgrade their corporate jets - for the same reasons. See this exclusive video where Opalesque founder Matthias Knab interviews Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) President Chadi Saade in Toulouse:
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