Charter & Fractional
Cautious Optimism Sets Hopeful Tone at CJI Miami 2025
Industry experts assess post-pandemic resilience, fractional trends, market balance
Shawn Vick speaks to the CJI Miami 2025 audience
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Opening briefs yesterday at CJI Miami 2025 examined how business aviation is evolving after several years of strong demand and investment activity, particularly following changes brought by Covid. Speakers and panelists expressed cautious optimism about where the market stands and what could influence its future growth.

Shawn Vick of AE Industrial Partners painted a picture of a market that remains active but more stable than in recent years, with manufacturers, operators, and service providers adapting to normalized business aircraft utilization levels and steady backlogs. Vick noted that fractional ownership and charter programs continue to support aircraft use and broaden access to private travel for those seeking alternatives to full ownership.