Business jet makers have long led the aerospace industry in new technology. Today that includes cutting the environmental impact of how jets are built and flown. The aim is a new generation of private aircraft that burn less fuel, make less noise and still deliver the comfort charter clients expect.
In October 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) set the air transport industry’s long-term climate goal: net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Airlines, airports, air traffic managers, charter operators and aircraft and engine makers all signed on.
Net-zero will come from several measures working together. New aircraft technology, including hydrogen and electric power, is one. Better operations and infrastructure is another. The biggest short-term lever is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which can be used in today’s jets. Any emissions that remain would be offset through carbon removal.
Private Aviation Sustainability: Spotlight on Dassault, Embraer, and Pilatus
Dassault
Dassault is a French company that builds both military aircraft and business jets. It calls its approach “eco-design”. The idea is to reduce impact at every stage of an aircraft’s life: raw materials, production, years in service, and finally recycling. Dassault’s stated targets are a 50% cut in carbon dioxide (CO2), an 80% cut in nitrogen oxides (NOx) and a 50% reduction in perceived noise on the ground.
Embraer
Brazil’s Embraer is working toward the industry’s 2050 net-zero goal on several fronts. It is developing eVTOL aircraft, hybrid and hydrogen propulsion, and wider use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It is also working with fuel producers to expand SAF supply worldwide.
Pilatus
Swiss manufacturer Pilatus builds aircraft for specialist markets, including short takeoff and landing (STOL) types and military trainers. The company treats careful use of raw materials and energy as part of its responsibility. In practice that means cutting consumption in its factories, measuring each production step, building sustainable facilities, and above all designing aircraft that burn less fuel and make less noise.
5 Eco-Friendly Private Jets
Here are five private jets designed and built to advanced environmental standards by Dassault, Embraer and Pilatus:
1. Dassault Falcon 8X
- Class: Heavy
- Passenger Capacity: 18
- Maximum Range: 6,450 nm
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.90
- Baggage Capacity: 140 cubic ft
The Falcon 8X is a leader in the ultra-long-range market. It burns up to 20% less fuel than any other jet in its class. The cabin is quiet, and cabin altitude stays at 3,900 ft, so passengers arrive fresher. The 8X can also land at 85% of its maximum takeoff weight, which means it can make a short hop after refuelling without waiting to burn off fuel.
2. Dassault Falcon 7X
- Class: Heavy
- Passenger Capacity: 16
- Maximum Range: 5,950 nm
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.90
- Baggage Capacity: 140 cubic ft
The Falcon 7X flies just under 6,000 nm nonstop. It cruises as high as 51,000 ft, where thinner air lets it fly faster on less fuel. The cabin management system is simple to use from any seat.
3. Embraer Phenom 300E
- Class: Light
- Passenger Capacity: 8
- Maximum Range: 1,971 nm
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.80
- Baggage Capacity: 84 cubic ft
In 2022 Embraer announced that the Phenom 300 series had been the world’s best-selling light jet for ten years running. It was also the most-delivered twinjet of 2021, by General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) figures. Its Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1 engines give it the lowest fuel burn in its class for the speed it delivers.
4. Embraer Phenom 100EV
- Class: Light
- Passenger Capacity: 6
- Maximum Range: 1,178 nm
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.70
- Baggage Capacity: 70 cubic ft
The Phenom 100EV flies just under 1,200 nm and can take off from runways as short as 3,199 ft. That opens up small regional airports close to the final destination. Clients choose it to cut ground time at both ends of a short trip.
5. Pilatus PC-24
- Class: Light
- Passenger Capacity: 11
- Maximum Range: 2,000 nm
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.68
- Baggage Capacity: 90 cubic ft
The Pilatus PC-24 is an economical charter choice with a large flat-floor cabin. It can use unpaved and very short strips, so it lands closer to the destination than almost any other jet. Less driving at each end is part of its environmental case.
By investing in new technology, manufacturers are doing their part toward the industry’s 2050 net-zero goal. On-demand charter gives you access to all of these aircraft. Whether the trip is a quick getaway or a long international flight, a charter coordinator can find the most fuel-efficient aircraft that fits your itinerary.
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