Air Partner Magazine Spring Summer 2025 UK - Magazine - Page 63
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Increasing productivity
whilst travelling.
Beyond high-value home acquisitions,
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private aviation also streamlines global
expansion e昀昀orts across commercial
real estate, hospitality, and infrastructure
ventures. Whether it's a resort development
in the Maldives, a mixed-use skyscraper
in Hong Kong, or a logistics hub in North
America, 昀氀exible, seamless travel solutions
allow investors to manage projects with the
utmost precision.
The Private Equity Advantage
For private equity 昀椀rms, being able to
conduct on-site due diligence, oversee
international portfolio companies, and
pursue expansion opportunities without
logistical friction helps separate a
high-performing 昀椀rm from the rest.
While virtual meetings have their place,
they’re no substitute for the 昀椀rst-hand
insight gained from in-person site visits,
factory inspections, and direct negotiations
with management teams.
Even in today’s digital world, face-to-face
interactions remain paramount for building
trust, 昀椀nalising deals, and ensuring
long-term success – and private aviation
facilitates these without the hassle.
A Market Perspective
Even in today’s digital
world, face-to-face
interactions remain
paramount for building
trust, finalising deals,
and ensuring long-term
business success.
The rising use of private aviation mirrors broader market shifts.
By mid-2024, private jet usage had surpassed pre-pandemic levels
by over 30%, with North America and Europe leading the market.
This growth is driven largely by UHNWIs with assets exceeding
£40 million, who increasingly view private aviation not as a luxurious
convenience but as a competitive advantage.
While it's true that private charter comes with a higher price tag
than commercial travel, the conversation is shifting away from price
and toward value – the value of time saved, the ability to move at
a moment’s notice, the security of travelling discreetly, and the
昀氀exibility to be where it matters when it matters. ROI, in this instance,
isn’t measured solely in pounds; it’s measured in access, agility, and
opportunity – advantages that, for those at the top of global 昀椀nance
and business, are simply non-negotiable.
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