Laurence Vidal

Attributed to Laurence Vidal, Sales Director – South America

Designed for intercontinental travel, large jets offer more than luxury, providing global reach and the ability to stay productive at 40,000 feet. Whether for business or personal use, these aircraft deliver a seamless transition from air to ground, helping owners manage their time and operations on their own terms.

What defines a large jet?

With seating for 10–19 passengers and ranges of up to 8,000 nautical miles, large jets are engineered to connect continents with ease. This category includes aircraft from leading OEMs, Bombardier, Gulfstream and Dassault. From the Global 7500 and 8000, to the G700/G800, and Dassault’s Falcon 7X, 8X and 10X, each model combines long-range capability with advanced design and technical precision.

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Aviation in Latin America is experiencing significant change, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) projecting robust 4.5% growth per year over the next decade. For business aviation, Ultra High Net Worth Individuals are also a rising force, with Jetcraft’s latest Market Forecast finding 14.3% of its buyers aged under 45 are from the region, a reflection of increasing wealth.

Meeting the needs of executives, entrepreneurs and communities which are significantly underserved by commercial airlines, business aviation fills a void in Central and South America that no other form of transport can.

Infrastructure gaps

Of Brazil’s 5,500 municipalities, only about 130 are covered by commercial aviation routes (ALTA). This snapshot of an acute necessity for connectivity is replicated across the continent.

With commercial flight options limited, and travel times by boat or train often rolling into days, business aviation’s flexibility and efficiency is fueling its demand across the region. Time-pressured executives conducting operations beyond borders also prefer the privacy and convenience offered by a business aviation terminal, where long queues and scheduled flight times don’t exist.

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