Aircraft
Market forecasters predict rosy future for business jets
Just as harsh economic circumstances diluted last fall’s U.S.

Just as harsh economic circumstances diluted last fall’s U.S. National Business Aviation Association Convention, the 2010 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) here in Geneva is exposed to continuing recessionary winds. Nevertheless, current market forecasts by several manufacturers paint a generally optimistic picture.

For example, Bombardier believes Europe will remain a major source of demand for business aircraft, and Honeywell predicts orders will reach record levels in the next five years.