Rolland Vincent Associates Releases Report Advocating for a Zero-Tariff Business Aviation Marketplace

Rolland Vincent Associates (RVA), a consultancy focused on business-aviation intelligence, strategy and forecasting, releases a definitive new research report entitled "Back to the Future: In Support of a Zero-Tariff Marketplace for Business Jets." A comprehensive analysis, it strongly advocates for a tariff-free marketplace, underscoring the industry’s critical role in U.S. national security and global competitiveness.

RVA's report directly addresses potential U.S. national security concerns outlined in the Department of Commerce's Section 232 Investigation, launched May 1, 2025. The investigation examines imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts — including the vital business-aviation sector. In late May 2025, RVA submitted its findings to the Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security, in response to its request for stakeholder input.

RVA president, Rollie Vincent, says, "We urge policymakers to oppose new tariffs, reaffirm multilateral commitments, and promote data-driven policies that have set the stage for U.S. leadership in civil-aircraft development and manufacturing. Business aviation thrives on international collaboration, and a stable, zero-tariff trade environment has fueled decades of investment, innovation and high-paying jobs in America. The U.S. business-jet manufacturing industry consistently generates a significant trade surplus and is a model for other sectors to emulate.”

Dr. Dean Roberts, RVA vice president of Strategy, Sustainability & Development, adds, “Our message to policymakers is clear: don’t disrupt what works. Free and fair trade has helped cement America’s leadership in business aviation. We urge the preservation of conditions — open markets, stable rules, and trusted partnerships — that have fostered U.S. global leadership. Our report's data confirms that this trade environment attracts global investment and fortifies the U.S. business-aviation industry.”

Main conclusions from the RVA Research Report include:

• Business Aviation: A Strategically Vital U.S. Industry
• Sector Defined by Long-Term Investment & Complex Regulations
• Foreign Investment Enhances U.S. Industrial Strength
• Policy Focus: Enabling Global Leadership Through Open Markets.

To receive a copy of RVA’s new zero-tariff report, the first in a series, visit https://rollandvincent.com/research-reports.