According to reports the business use of corporate jets has increased in a year over year analysis. The number was 4.4% reported last month and was a year over year figure. Part 91 flying increased 10 percent while it rose 12.2% in November. This is another comparison to the same time last year and should not be thought of as just due to the holiday increase. Fractional flying only rose a mere 2.4% so we did not see increased used across the board making for just an overall increase of 4.4%
In spite of the increase in use of corporate jets in the industry, safety remained relatively unchanged. In a report by Boca Raton, Fla.-based industry safety analyst Robert E. Breiling Associates it was stated that there was just one more accident last year involving U.S.-registered business aircraft than in the previous year, with the total business jet accidents rising to nine from eight.
It is nice to see that safety remains nearly unchanged in spite of the increased use. The turboprop industry was somewhat more increased and that could be due to its increased use, but corporate jets remain a safe alternative to commercial flying and we like to see these numbers. If you are looking at safety as a reason not to choose a private aircraft it has great numbers.