2021 has begun with a record start, with sales of Vista Group’s subscription products at all-time highs
during the first half of the year. VistaJet sold over 8,000 new annual subscription hours, an increase of
67% on 2020 figures and a 41% rise over 2019 levels. XO Deposit Members were up 82%, with three
times as many sales in the period compared with 2020.
The Group’s On Demand services also performed strongly during the period, with a year-on-year growth of 67% across all markets, and 55% up on 2019.
Vista is has seen an increase year-on-year of 67% in global flight hours across its operating companies. This trend
accelerated in the second quarter of 2021 as Vista registered a surge in demand over and above prepandemic flying.
Regionally, the Middle East saw an increase of 153% in flight hours, with North America and Europe registering 76% and 41% respectively. As the market remained open for domestic flying, business travel rebounding and international flying resuming in June, North America continues to account for the majority of total Group departures at 71%.
Thomas Flohr, Vista’s Founder and Chairman said: “It has been an exceptional start to 2021 for Vista and we are making groundbreaking progress in all corners of the world in enhancing our position as the global pioneer within the business aviation industry. Vista has seen a record first half of the year across all metrics and is seeing huge demand for our subscription and On Demand based offerings. The surge in demand demonstrates how private aviation is the critical mobility solution, as sudden local restrictions continue to cause uncertainty for commercial fliers.”
The Group has also accelerated the growth of its global fleet, with already four Global 7500s now available globally for service under the VistaJet brand. In addition, XO added 15 new aircraft in the first half of 2021.
Thomas Flohr continued: “The flexibility of the Group’s fleet and its global footprint has allowed Vista to take full advantage of the strong resurgence in global demand from new and existing Members worldwide. Our trusted brands, coupled with the acceleration of our proprietary technology provides us with a significant advantage in the industry, creating superior client value and elevated end-to-end experience…. Our momentum is strong and we are extremely confident about the future as we continue our global expansion in the second half of 2021 and beyond.”