In view of the data collected on the performance of private aviation in Spain in 2020 compared to 2019, it is possible to draw some important conclusions:

This sector in Spain was growing strongly before the appearance of SARS-CoV-2 and was showing a stronger performance than the rest of the world.

• Spain gains relevance in the number of private aircraft movements during the summer months.
• Private aviation in Spain was more affected than the rest of the world during the first few months of the pandemic and in autumn too.
• The number of departures by private aircraft from Spain grew in December despite an overall fall around Europe and the rest of the world.
• The most relevant airports coincide with the main tourist destinations in our country.
• Domestic flights within the national network represent almost half of the total number of private flights registered throughout 2020.
• According to AENA data, commercial flights’ departures in Spain fell by -60.35% in 2020 compared to 2019, while private aircraft saw a reduction of -27.2% in the number of departures during the same period. 

Articles in this series: 

Private Aviation in 2020. Introduction

Worldwide Private Aviation in 2020. Part 1

Worldwide Private Aviation in 2020. Part 2

Private Aviation in 2020 in Europe. Part 1

Private Aviation in 2020 in Europe. Part 2

Private Aviation in 2020 in Europe. Part 3

Private Aviation in 2020 in Spain. Part 1

Private Aviation in 2020 in Spain. Part 2

Private Aviation in 2020 in Spain. Part 3

Private Aviation in 2020 in Spain. Part 4

Private Aviation in 2020 in Spain. Part 5

Private Aviation in 2020 in Spain. Part 6

Private Aviation in 2020 in Spain. Part 7