LEGO’s Jet Division to Close Amid Low Demand, Sustainability Push
Kirkbi A/S, the majority shareholder of the LEGO Group, will shut down its corporate jet division by February 28, 2025, due to declining demand and a growing focus on sustainability, according to Danish news outlet BillundOnline.dk.
The decision follows reduced use of Kirkbi’s aircraft and the company’s commitment to lowering CO2 emissions. The closure impacts 16 employees, a hangar, an administration building at Billund, and three Dassault Aviation jets:
- Falcon 2000LXS (OY-CKK) – 10 years old, 10-seat capacity
- Falcon 7X (OY-EKC) – 14 years old, 14-seat capacity
- Falcon 8X (OY-SKK) – 8 years old, 14-seat capacity
All jets are operated by Air Alsie and have been used by LEGO executives and employees, with occasional charter availability. Kirkbi has reached an agreement for Danish operator Blackbird Air to take over one aircraft, while the other two will be sold. The company is also exploring options to lease its Billund facilities.
LEGO’s aviation arm has been operational for 63 years, significantly contributing to Billund Airport’s development. The airport originated in 1961 when Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, son of LEGO’s founder, built a private airstrip and hangar, which later became a public airport in 1964.
This move follows a similar decision by Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk, which discontinued its executive jet operations in 2023.
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