The State of Business Aviation 2025: Industry Insights, Expert Reactions, and What Comes Next

The State of Business Aviation 2025: Industry Insights, Expert Reactions, and What Comes Next

28 Oct, 2025

Keywords: business aviation 2025, aviation sustainability, industry collaboration, eBook, aviation trends, expert insights, future of aviation

Why the State of Business Aviation 2025 eBook Matters

Earlier this year, we published The State of Business Aviation 2025. This comprehensive eBook explores the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of our industry. From sustainability and regulation to public perception and innovation, the eBook was designed to spark meaningful dialogue across the aviation sector.

Download the eBook here.

Chapter Summaries: What’s Inside the eBook

Chapter Summaries: What’s Inside the eBook Moving to an Adaptive Strategy Emphasises the need for flexibility in business aviation amid political volatility, regulatory shifts, and supply chain disruptions. Adaptive strategy is key to resilience and long-term success. Tax the Rich Explores the rise of luxury and wealth taxes targeting HNWI and business aviation. Assesses the impact on mobility, investment, and jurisdictional competitiveness. The Advice That AI Wrote Investigates the risks and limitations of AI-generated tax advice. Highlights the importance of human oversight, contextual judgement, and professional accountability in financial decision-making. Digital Twins, Supply Chain & Engines Addresses ongoing challenges in aircraft maintenance, parts shortages, and engine availability. Introduces digital twin technology as a potential solution for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. The European Problem Child Analyses Europe’s complex regulatory environment, high operating costs, and negative public perception of business aviation. Balances criticism with recognition of Europe’s leadership in sustainability and safety. Make Energy Great Again (MEGA) Contrasts fossil fuel retrenchment with bold sustainability initiatives. Discusses SAF, electric aircraft, and the geopolitical forces shaping aviation’s energy future. Margin Call Examines financial fragility in business aviation, using case studies. Warns of over-leveraged business models and the systemic risks they pose to the broader industry.

Expert Reactions: What Industry Leaders Are Saying

Since its release, the eBook has inspired responses from aviation professionals across Europe and beyond. These expert insights have added depth to the conversation, and we are very excited to hear so many views on where the industry is headed.

Read Patrick’s perspective here.

Read Chris’s perspective here.

Read Benjamin’s perspective here.

Why Industry Collaboration Is Essential

These responses underscore a powerful truth: the future of business aviation depends on collaboration. By sharing feedback, challenging assumptions, and engaging in open dialogue, we strengthen our industry’s ability to adapt and lead.

Whether you’re an operator, regulator, manufacturer, or broker, your voice matters. The aviation community thrives when we listen, learn, and evolve together.

Join the Conversation

We invite you to read the eBook, explore the expert responses, and share your own perspective. Let’s continue shaping the future of business aviation together.

If you wish to discuss the eBook further, or would like to learn more about the solutions Martyn Fiddler can offer when it comes to owning, buying, or selling high value assets, please contact hello@martynfiddler.com

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