Hardly any other segment of aviation is under as much public scrutiny as business aviation. While private jets are often seen as a symbol of maximum individuality and freedom, they are just as frequently criticized for excessive emissions, supposedly superfluous routes and low capacity utilization. But the sector is changing. Sustainability is no longer a marginal issue - it is a strategic imperative.
New technologies, new responsibilities
Manufacturers such as Gulfstream, Dassault, Bombardier and Textron are investing heavily in lower-emission engines, lighter materials and aerodynamically optimized designs. Aircraft such as the Gulfstream G800 or the Global 8000 score points with reduced fuel consumption per flight hour and improved emission values. Today, technological innovation also means: quieter, more economical, more efficient.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): More than just a trend
Current efforts are focusing on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This is produced from residual materials such as used cooking oil, agricultural waste or synthetically produced CO₂. Compared to conventional kerosene, up to 80% CO₂ can be saved depending on the production method.
Since 2025, a mandatory SAF blending quota of 2% has applied in the EU. Many operators in business aviation go beyond this - voluntarily. Some FBOs (fixed-base operators) already offer pure SAF refueling at certain locations. For charter customers, this means that those who want to fly sustainably can actively choose to do so.
CO₂ compensation becomes standard
Responsible brokers and providers such as Luxiety enable their customers to fully offset the CO₂ emissions of every flight. The emissions are offset via certified projects (e.g. reforestation, renewable energies). The carbon footprint of each flight is calculated precisely - and documented transparently.
Efficiency by avoiding empty flights: Empty Legs and Shared Charter
Another lever lies in avoiding unnecessary empty flights. Luxiety deliberately offers customers the option of booking so-called "empty legs" - i.e. empty legs that have to be flown anyway. This not only saves costs, but also significantly reduces the ecological footprint.
In addition, shared charter flights are becoming established in the market: when several customers combine their flights on a single route, an aircraft is utilised more efficiently – without any loss of comfort.
Conclusion: sustainability and luxury are not a contradiction in terms
The private jet sector will not become climate-neutral overnight. But it is visibly evolving - technologically, operationally and conceptually. Providers like Luxiety are actively supporting this change: with SAF options, CO₂ compensation, smart flight planning and a growing network of responsible partners.
If you want to combine exclusive mobility with environmental awareness, modern business aviation has long been more than just a compromise - it's a way forward.