Private jet owners undertaxed despite pollution impact, report finds

A new Institute for Policy Studies analysis shows private aircraft are up to 14 times more polluting than commercial flights while owners avoid proportional aviation taxes despite average wealth of $190 million.

First covered Sep 18, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT · 1 article

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8d Guardian Environment Private jets pollute up to 14 times as much as commercial planes and are undertaxed in US, report says — Number of private jets has surged in recent years, but they do not pay commensurate portion of fees to FAA operations A new report has put a spotlight on the…

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