In the aftermath of a global pandemic that grounded commercial flights and confined millions to their homes, a new era of travel has taken flight. Private aviation, once the exclusive domain of the ultra-wealthy, has spread its wings to welcome a burgeoning clientele seeking luxury, convenience, and above all, a sense of security in uncertain times. Yet, as sleek jets crisscross our skies with increasing frequency, we must confront an uncomfortable truth: the environmental cost of this airborne renaissance.