BACA commissions member survey

A survey of BACA membership reveals that its member companies operated 147,000 flights using 1,259 airports and connecting 146 countries during 2015.

In order to fully understand the size and activities of its membership, BACA commissioned WingX Advance to carry out a study of its members. The survey revealed some incredible results, particularly in terms of the size, scale and positive impact that BACA member companies have on the aviation industry. WingX carried out the survey towards the end of 2015 so the results give a very up-to-date view of the levels of activity in various sectors of the industry.

Some of the highlights of the survey include the following;

• Of the 220 members of BACA, 67 per cent are either charter brokers or aircraft operators
• Member companies operate a total of 719 aircraft, 34 per cent of which are used for passenger and cargo while the biggest BACA fleet segment is large jets at 240 aircraft
• Member companies generated $4.7 bn turnover in 2014 and during 2015 operated 147,000 flights using 1,259 airports, connecting 146 countries and over 25,000 city pairs around the world
• The most frequently flown BACA member jet is the Citation Excel/XLS and the busiest large cabin type is the Bombardier Global Express
• 71 operator members have conducted 68,000 handling movements and paid airport fees of $7.8 m
• Member companies employ 6,751 people

Former BACA chairman Tony Coe advises: “The results of the survey are quite extraordinary in a very positive way. The sheer quantity of flights conducted and revenue generated clearly illustrates the positive impact that our members contribute to the international economy. The facts and figures demonstrate that when BACA speaks, it speaks on behalf of the industry. I would like to thank our members for taking part in the survey and Richard Koe and WingX for such an interesting and compre- hensive review of our membership.”

Koe, WingX md, adds: “BACA clearly represents a diverse range of operators, brokers and aviation professionals: membership spanning Europe, North America, Australasia and Russia; business jets from the ultra-long range Gulfstream platform to the Pilatus PC12 turboprop; from charter to air medical to cargo transporter; from MRO to ground transport, catering and professional legal services. Our study indicates that BACA operators are connecting more than 25,000 airport pairs across 146 countries. This activity generated almost $111 m in fuel, handling and passenger fees in 2015.”