Bombardier Inc. says it is starting to see an improvement in business jet activity as interest in private travel grows after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to ground its global operations and take a big financial hit in the second quarter.Industry business aircraft deliveries decreased 30 per cent from the prior year, but longer-term trends are encouraging, says CEO Eric Martel.“Business jet traffic is recovering at a much faster rate than commercial traffic, pre-owned inventory levels remain healthy, cancellations are very limited and new interest in private air travel is generating sales activity,” he told analysts Thursday during a conference call.The Montreal-based company delivered 20 aircraft in the quarter, including five large.