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Private jets pay under 0.6% of aviation taxes

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  • Institute for Policy Studies report finds private jet owners pay less than 0.6% of Airway Trust Fund taxes.
  • Private jets emit 10-14 times more carbon per passenger than commercial flights, according to the report.
  • Emissions from private jet travel rose 50% in recent years, according to the most comprehensive global analysis.
  • National Business Aviation Association spent about $2 million lobbying in 2025 for tax-break legislation for private jet owners.