Business Aircraft Average Age Exceeds 18 Years, Survey Shows

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The average age of a business aircraft in the U.S. is 18.5 years old, although in 11 states, aircraft average 20 years or more, according to a survey by Pureprofile commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets. Newer aircraft offer better fuel efficiency, advanced technology and lower operational costs...
Molly McMillin

Molly McMillin, a 25-year aviation journalist, is managing editor of business aviation for the Aviation Week Network and editor-in-chief of The Weekly of Business Aviation, an Aviation Week market intelligence report.

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