The burgeoning private-aircraft industry is expecting 8,500 new corporate jets to be delivered over the next decade, contributing significantly to global CO2 emissions.
Private-jet travel accounted for 15.6 million metric tons of CO2 in direct emissions in 2023, highlighting the disproportionate environmental impact of a small wealthy group.
Despite the environmental toll, private jets have seen a 46% increase in emissions from 2019 to 2023, driven by leisure travel and short-distance flights.
Private jets are often replacing cars for convenience, as nearly half of flights are less than 500 km, illustrating a trend of excessive luxury travel.
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