JSSI: Bizav Utilization Rates Taking Off
During the second quarter, average per-aircraft utilization reached 30.35 hours; year-to-date average flight hours are up 4.6 percent.
According to JSSI, average utilization rates for business aircraft climbed to 30.35 hours during the second quarter, marking the first time they have surpassed 30 hours since 2008. This growth was led by Europe, where business aircraft utilization rose 13.3 percent year-over-year. (Photo: Embraer Executive Jets)
According to JSSI, average utilization rates for business aircraft climbed to 30.35 hours during the second quarter, marking the first time they have surpassed 30 hours since 2008. This growth was led by Europe, where business aircraft utilization rose 13.3 percent year-over-year. (Photo: Embraer Executive Jets)

Average quarterly flight utilization for business aircraft has exceeded the 30-hour mark for the first time in a decade, according to the latest business aviation index from aircraft maintenance plan provider JSSI. During the second quarter, average per-aircraft utilization reached 30.35 hours; year-to-date average flight hours are up 4.6 percent, it said.