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The opening of the Summer Olympic Games on Friday in Paris has provided a boost to private aviation in the host city. According to industry data tracker Argus International, the majority of this traffic was directed to Le Bourget Airport (LFPB), which saw more than a 34% increase in arrivals last week compared with the same period last year. Of the 705 business aircraft arrivals, there were 189 ultra-long-range, 145 large, 83 super-midsize, 64 midsize, and 40 very light jets, as well as 14 twin-engine and 50 single-engine turboprops.
Despite this surge, Argus senior vice president for software Travis Kuhn told AIN that for July, this year’s arrivals at LFBP are down by nearly 10% versus 2023.
Space at LFPB is at a premium. ExecuJet reported that its hangar and ramp parking are fully booked. Signature said it received a steady flow of traffic at its facility but faced high slots and parking restrictions at the airport. Consequently, it was limited to quick turnarounds since its parking was also full.
