As 2017 draws to a close, it is time for EBAN to offer some insights and predictions for the years ahead, and to analyse how the market has been performing this year compared to last.

Charter operators and manufacturers confirm Honeywell Aerospace's Business Aviation Outlook assessment that purchases of private aircraft in the Middle East will be among the highest in the world in 2007 and 2008.

Many 'Very Light Jet' (VLJ) manufacturers are reporting increasing demand for in Europe, according to the US-based Forecast International. It believes up to 650 VLJs could be delivered in Europe within 10 years. Raymond Jaworowski, senior aerospace analyst, Forecast International reports: "They and are strengthening their customer sales and support networks in the region."