Topic GuideData through January 2026
Business Aviation by Region
North America dominates global business aviation with approximately 75% of all departures, driven by the large US market. Europe accounts for roughly 12%, with seasonal peaks in summer driven by Mediterranean leisure travel. The Rest of World segment — covering the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa — is the fastest-growing region, expanding 15–20% year-over-year. This page visualizes how regional market share evolves month to month.
76.39%
NA Share
11.93%
EU Share
11.69%
RoW Share
263,595
Global Total
01
Regional Market Share
January 2026
NANorth America
76.4%201,356 flights
EUEurope
11.9%31,435 flights
RoWRest of World
11.7%30,804 flights
03
North America — 13-Month Trend
Monthly departures
North America
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
237K
Oct
Nov
Dec
201K
Jan
Year-over-Year Change
Oct
-3.8%YoYNov
+5.5%YoYDec
+1.1%YoYJan
-1.5%YoY04
Europe — 13-Month Trend
Monthly departures
Europe
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
61K
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
31K
Jan
Year-over-Year Change
Oct
+2.0%YoYNov
-0.3%YoYDec
+0.8%YoYJan
-1.1%YoY05
Rest of World — 13-Month Trend
Monthly departures
Rest of World
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
36K
Dec
31K
Jan
Year-over-Year Change
Oct
+2.0%YoYNov
+12.5%YoYDec
+7.0%YoYJan
+18.6%YoYFrequently Asked Questions
Which region has the most business aviation flights?+
North America accounts for approximately 75% of all global business aviation departures, with 200,000–230,000+ flights per month. The United States alone represents roughly 68% of all global business jet traffic, making it by far the largest single market.
Is business aviation growing outside North America?+
Yes. The Rest of World region (Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa) is growing at 15–20% year-over-year, the fastest of any region. Dubai, Sao Paulo, and New Delhi are emerging as major hubs. Europe shows moderate growth of 2–5% annually, with seasonal variation.
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