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The 2026 Private Aviation Planning Study
This short study explores how executives, executive assistants, and chiefs of staff arrange private aviation travel. Responses are anonymous and results will be summarized in the upcoming Private Aviation Planning Report.
Estimated time: ~2 minutes
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1.
Which best describes your role?
(Required.)
C-Suite Executive
Founder / CEO
Senior Executive
Executive Assistant
Chief of Staff
Family Office Staff
Travel Manager
Other
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2.
What industry do you primarily work in?
(Required.)
Finance / Private Equity / Venture Capital
Real Estate
Technology
Healthcare / Life Sciences
Professional Services
Manufacturing / Industrial
Media / Entertainment
Other
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3.
When arranging private aviation, who are the travelers most often? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Myself
C-suite executive(s)
Multiple executives
Family / personal travel
Clients / guests
Other
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4.
Approximately how many private flights does your organization take per year?
(Required.)
1–3
4–10
11–25
25+
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5.
How far in advance are private flights typically booked?
(Required.)
Same day
1–3 days
4–7 days
1–2 weeks
2+ weeks
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6.
When arranging a private flight, how many providers do you typically contact?
(Required.)
One (I rely solely on a single advisor)
Two
Three
Four or more
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7.
How long does it typically take you to secure a private flight once you begin arranging the trip?
(Required.)
Less than 2 hours
2 to less than 4 hours
4 to less than 8 hours
More than 8 hours
It varies significantly
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8.
Which booking approach do you use most often?
(Required.)
One trusted aviation advisor
Comparing multiple quotes per trip
Booking directly with operators
Charter platforms / apps
Jet card or membership provider
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9.
Which types of private aviation do you use? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
On-demand charter
Jet cards / memberships
Fractional ownership
Whole aircraft ownership
Other
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10.
When selecting a private flight, which factors matter most (Select up to three)
(Required.)
Price
Speed of confirmation
Reliability / certainty of aircraft
Safety / operator reputation
Convenience / time savings
Comfort / onboard experience
Privacy
Recommendation from trusted advisor
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11.
What challenges do you most often encounter when arranging private aviation? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Price volatility
Aircraft availability
Too many brokers or quotes
Lack of pricing transparency
Aircraft reliability concerns
Time required to arrange travel
Other (please specify)
12.
What is one thing you wish private aviation providers did better? (Optional. Your feedback helps shape the report.)
13.
Would you like to receive a copy of the 2026 Private Aviation Planning Report when published?
No
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