Madrid is a popular destination and a strategic operating point for missions connecting to the Balearic Islands, the Costa del Sol and other high-demand Mediterranean destinations.

Universal is investing ahead of demand in markets where clients will need it most; its Guadalajara FBO in Mexico should open ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Another three sites should open within the next 18 months.

Some operators lack enthusiasm for a change to electric power; they foresee problems with the heavy weight of current batteries and the dearth of re-charging facilities, certainly of rapid ones.