Global Business Aviation Annual Report — Full Year 2025
The global business aviation industry recorded 3,515,618 flights in 2025, representing a +6.21% year-over-year increase from 2024's 3,309,948 departures. This marks the third consecutive year of growth following the post-pandemic recovery. The active global fleet expanded to 21,979 aircraft, with a daily average of 9,632 flights. Q2 2025 delivered the strongest quarterly performance at 891,474 flights. North America maintained dominance with 74.64% market share (2,623,975 flights, +4.72% YoY), while Europe contributed 14.79% (519,819, +1.77%) and Rest of World emerged as the fastest-growing region at 10.58% (371,823, +26.70% YoY). All aircraft categories showed positive growth, with VIP Airliner leading at +20.96% and Ultra Long Range second at +9.67%, reflecting increasing demand for premium, longer-range capabilities.
Monthly trends reveal strong seasonal patterns across all regions. Global flight volume peaked in October 2025 with 313,260 flights, while February represented the annual low at 253,008. Year-over-year growth was positive in every month, with the strongest gains in April (+8.2%) and the most modest in January (+3.1%). The quarterly breakdown shows Q2 as the annual peak (891,474 flights), followed by Q4 (877,878), Q3 (863,784), and Q1 (744,462). The 52-week trend comparison versus 2024 confirms structural growth, with 2025 outperforming 2024 in 48 of 52 weeks.
Market Overview
Full Year 2025 — Global Business Aviation
Regional Deep Dive
North America · Europe · Rest of World
North America
North America recorded 2,623,975 business jet departures in 2025, a +4.72% increase over 2024's 2,505,637 flights. The region maintained its structural dominance at 74.64% of global departures. October was the peak month with 237,004 flights, while February represented the annual low at 196,901. The quarterly distribution shows notable stability: Q1 (626,139), Q2 (651,863), Q3 (644,107), Q4 (686,113), with Q4's strong performance driven by year-end corporate travel and holiday leisure aviation. Fractional operators NetJets and Flexjet combined for 22.83% of regional departures, reflecting the enduring dominance of the fractional ownership model. Texas and Florida corridors drove the highest volume concentrations.
Europe
Europe recorded 519,819 business jet departures in 2025, a +1.77% year-over-year increase reflecting the continent's more modest growth trajectory. European aviation exhibits the most pronounced seasonality globally, with July's peak (61,446) nearly double the winter baseline (31,000-33,000). Mediterranean destinations drove summer volumes, with Nice, Palma, and Mykonos-adjacent airports showing strong gains. Paris Le Bourget maintained its leadership position with 45,910 annual movements, followed by Nice (36,031) and Geneva (27,602). Light Jets accounted for 51.19% of European flights but declined 1.47% YoY, while Ultra Long Range grew 7.49%, suggesting increasing demand for intercontinental connectivity from European hubs.
Rest of World
Rest of World delivered the most dramatic growth story of 2025, recording 371,823 departures for a +26.70% year-over-year increase. This region now accounts for 10.58% of global flights, up from approximately 8.9% in 2024. Brazil led regional volume with significant airport expansion, while the Middle East (Dubai, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) showed sustained growth driven by tourism and UHNW demand. Nigeria's business aviation market expanded rapidly, with Lagos and Abuja both appearing in the regional Top 10. All aircraft types showed explosive growth, led by Light Jet (+33.71%) and VIP Airliner (+30.78%). The Challenger 600 Series leads regional flight volume with 24,260 flights, reflecting demand for heavy-jet capability in emerging markets with longer average stage lengths.
Country Rankings
Top 10 Countries by Business Jet Departures
The United States dominates global business aviation with 66.8% of all departures (2,349,000 flights), followed by Mexico (117,000) and Brazil (105,000). European countries France, United Kingdom, Germany, and Switzerland maintain strong positions, while the Top 10 collectively represent over 80% of global business jet activity.
| # | Country | Flights | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸United States | 2,349,000 | 66.82% |
| 2 | 🇧🇷Brazil | 117,000 | 3.33% |
| 3 | 🇲🇽Mexico | 105,000 | 2.99% |
| 4 | 🇨🇦Canada | 70,000 | 1.99% |
| 5 | 🇫🇷France | 68,000 | 1.93% |
| 6 | 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 62,000 | 1.76% |
| 7 | 🇩🇪Germany | 48,000 | 1.37% |
| 8 | 🇨🇭Switzerland | 42,000 | 1.19% |
| 9 | 🇮🇹Italy | 40,000 | 1.14% |
| 10 | 🇳🇬Nigeria | 28,000 | 0.80% |
Airport Rankings
Top 10 Airports by Region
New York Teterboro (KTEB) maintained its position as North America's busiest business aviation airport with 135,875 annual movements, though declining -5.20% YoY. Dallas Love Field (KDAL, +2.42%) rose to second place, while White Plains/Westchester (KHPN, +8.38%) and Washington Dulles (KIAD, +13.85%) posted the strongest growth among Top 10 airports. West Palm Beach (KPBI) experienced the sharpest decline at -19.18%, and Van Nuys (KVNY) fell -11.82%. The Top 10 NA airports collectively handled 664,374 movements. Fastest-growing airports included Wichita KAAO (+179.21%), reflecting new operator bases, and multiple Florida airports benefiting from continued southward wealth migration.
| # | Airport | Flights | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KTEBNew York (Teterboro) | 135,875 | -5.2% |
| 2 | KDALDallas (Love Field) | 73,232 | +2.4% |
| 3 | KHPNWhite Plains (Westchester) | 66,550 | +8.4% |
| 4 | KPBIWest Palm Beach | 63,178 | -19.2% |
| 5 | KIADWashington (Dulles) | 63,149 | +13.8% |
| 6 | KLASLas Vegas | 56,452 | -6.1% |
| 7 | KVNYLos Angeles (Van Nuys) | 54,189 | -11.8% |
| 8 | KOPFMiami (Opa-Locka) | 52,997 | +0.8% |
| 9 | KSDLScottsdale | 50,324 | +0.9% |
| 10 | KHOUHouston (Hobby) | 48,428 | -2.0% |
Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) retained its crown as Europe's premier business aviation hub with 45,910 annual movements (+0.93% YoY), followed by Nice (LFMN, 36,031, +3.29%) and Geneva (LSGG, 27,602, +1.22%). Madrid (LEMD) recorded the strongest growth in the Top 10 at +10.43%, driven by Spain's growing appeal for international business and luxury leisure. Milan Linate (LIML, +6.13%) benefited from Northern Italy's economic dynamism. Zurich (LSZH) was the only major hub to decline significantly at -1.53%. Italian airports Salerno (LIRI, +132.71%) and Grosseto (LIRS, +88.28%) led the fastest-growing airports, indicating dispersal of business aviation activity to secondary Italian destinations.
| # | Airport | Flights | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LFPBParis (Le Bourget) | 45,910 | +0.9% |
| 2 | LFMNNice | 36,031 | +3.3% |
| 3 | LSGGGeneva | 27,602 | +1.2% |
| 4 | EGLFLondon (Farnborough) | 26,535 | +2.0% |
| 5 | EGGWLondon (Luton) | 25,793 | -0.4% |
| 6 | LIMLMilan (Linate) | 24,147 | +6.1% |
| 7 | LSZHZurich | 22,155 | -1.5% |
| 8 | EGKBLondon (Biggin Hill) | 17,660 | +0.1% |
| 9 | LEMDMadrid | 17,060 | +10.4% |
| 10 | LEPAPalma de Mallorca | 15,300 | -1.2% |
Dubai Al Maktoum (OMDW) led the Rest of World with 18,464 movements (+22.50% YoY), solidifying the UAE's position as the region's business aviation hub. Istanbul (LTBA, +5.00%) ranked second, while Brazilian airports dominated positions 3-7, with Jundiai (SBJH, +129.23%) and Brasilia (SBBR, +43.20%) posting exceptional growth. Singapore Seletar (WSSL, +9.31%) maintained its Southeast Asian gateway role. Campo Marte, Sao Paulo (SBMT, +211.46%) was the fastest-growing airport globally, reflecting redistribution of Brazilian business aviation traffic as Congonhas (SBSP, -13.67%) constrained capacity.
| # | Airport | Flights | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OMDWDubai (Al Maktoum) | 18,464 | +22.5% |
| 2 | LTBAIstanbul (Ataturk) | 15,908 | +5.0% |
| 3 | SBSPSao Paulo (Congonhas) | 15,072 | -13.7% |
| 4 | SBJHJundiai (Sao Paulo) | 10,547 | +129.2% |
| 5 | DNMMLagos | 10,511 | +34.1% |
| 6 | SBBRBrasilia | 10,375 | +43.2% |
| 7 | SBBHBelo Horizonte | 9,207 | +30.8% |
| 8 | WSSLSingapore (Seletar) | 9,131 | +9.3% |
| 9 | OERKRiyadh | 9,097 | -4.7% |
| 10 | DNAAAbuja | 9,079 | +12.2% |
Aircraft Intelligence
Utilization Rates, Fleet Rankings & Type Distribution
Aircraft utilization analysis measures operational intensity as average flights per active aircraft across the global fleet. The Citation Latitude led all models with 466.26 average flights per aircraft across 421 active units, followed by the Citation Longitude at 435.58 (130 aircraft) and Praetor 500 at 364.06 (87 aircraft). The Phenom 300 achieved 323.09 average flights across the largest fleet in the Top 5 at 888 aircraft, demonstrating exceptional scalability. Utilization rate analysis (active days as percentage of total days) shows Citation Latitude at 52.2%, Citation Longitude at 50.7%, and Praetor 500 at 44.7%. A key insight is that newer, purpose-built models designed for charter and fractional operations consistently outperform legacy types in utilization metrics.
| # | Model | Utilization | Fleet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citation Latitude | 52.20% | 421 |
| 2 | Citation Longitude | 50.70% | 130 |
| 3 | Praetor 500 | 44.70% | 87 |
| 4 | Phenom 300 | 39.30% | 888 |
| 5 | Challenger 300 Series | 37.10% | 1,040 |
| 6 | Legacy 500 Series | 36.80% | 148 |
| 7 | Praetor 600 | 35.40% | 125 |
| 8 | Citation Excel/XLS+ | 34.70% | 1,013 |
| 9 | Pilatus PC-24 | 32.90% | 318 |
| 10 | Legacy 600 Series | 29.50% | 252 |
North America's 2025 fleet composition reflects its domestic-focused market structure. Light Jets dominate at 47.65% (1,250,427 flights, +3.47% YoY), followed by Midsize Jets at 32.30% (847,520, +6.21%). This combined 80% share underscores the region's reliance on short-to-medium range aircraft for coast-to-coast operations. Europe shows a more balanced mix with Light Jets at 51.19% but stronger Ultra Long Range presence at 15.43%, reflecting intercontinental connectivity demand. Rest of World demonstrates the most diverse type distribution with Heavy Jet (20.97%) and Ultra Long Range (20.33%) shares far exceeding other regions, reflecting longer average stage lengths and intercontinental mission profiles. VIP Airliner share in RoW at 3.12% (11,605 flights, +30.78%) highlights government and UHNW demand in Middle East and Asia-Pacific markets.
Regional Top 10 model analysis reveals distinct market preferences. North America favors the Phenom 300 (220,635 flights) and Challenger 300 Series (220,127) in a near-tie for leadership, followed by Citation Excel/XLS (176,714) and Citation Latitude (168,708). Europe's leader is Citation Excel/XLS (47,945), followed by Phenom 300 (44,589) and Challenger 300 Series (31,160), with Pilatus PC-24 (29,585) in fourth position — a uniquely European preference reflecting the continent's demand for short-field versatility. Rest of World shows Challenger 600 Series (24,260) as leader, reflecting demand for heavy-jet capability, followed by Phenom 300 (21,679) and Legacy 600 Series (20,138). The Phenom 300 is the only model appearing in the Top 3 across all three regions.
| # | Model | Flights | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phenom 300 | 220,635 | 0.0% |
| 2 | Challenger 300 Series | 220,127 | 0.0% |
| 3 | Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ | 176,714 | 0.0% |
| 4 | Citation Latitude | 168,708 | 0.0% |
| 5 | Citation CJ3 | 119,130 | 0.0% |
| 6 | Challenger 600 Series | 89,181 | 0.0% |
| 7 | Hawker 800 Series | 68,379 | 0.0% |
| 8 | Learjet 40/45 Series | 63,732 | 0.0% |
| 9 | Falcon 2000 Series | 63,107 | 0.0% |
| 10 | Citation X | 58,551 | 0.0% |
Route Analysis
Top City Pairs & Cross-Border Routes
| # | Route | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas → Los Angeles | 12,152 |
| 2 | Dallas → Houston | 8,662 |
| 3 | Miami → New York | 6,259 |
| 4 | New York → Washington | 5,984 |
| 5 | Austin → Dallas | 5,794 |
North America's cross-border routes totaled 205,509 flights across the Top 10 corridors. The Canada-US corridor (63,740 flights, +1.7% YoY) and Mexico-US (61,976, +15.0%) together represent the dominant cross-border flows. Mexico-US growth of 15.0% reflects nearshoring-driven business travel and sustained economic integration. The Bahamas-US corridor (38,946, +9.6%) represents the third-largest flow, driven by wealth management and winter leisure demand. Europe's cross-border network totaled 117,146 flights, led by France-UK (19,471), France-Italy (16,341), and France-Switzerland (14,304), highlighting France's central role in European business aviation connectivity. Rest of World's top cross-border routes showed the strongest growth, averaging +14.1%, with Morocco-Spain (+26.7%) and Indonesia-Singapore (+16.8%) posting the highest gains.
| # | Route | Flights | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada ↔ US | 63,740 | +1.7% |
| 2 | Mexico ↔ US | 61,976 | +15.0% |
| 3 | Bahamas ↔ US | 38,946 | +9.6% |
| 4 | UK ↔ US | 8,118 | +4.6% |
| 5 | Puerto Rico ↔ US | 7,378 | +10.2% |
Operator Rankings
Top Operators by Region
NetJets Aviation maintained commanding North American leadership with 391,578 flights (16.16% share, +6.65% YoY), nearly 2.5x larger than second-place Flexjet (161,458 flights, 6.67%, +15.70%). The Top 10 operators collectively control 33.17% of regional departures (803,563 flights). Fractional programs dominate with 4 of the Top 10 positions and 24.60% combined share. Wheels Up experienced the sharpest decline at -17.75%, reflecting ongoing challenges in the membership-based model. Flexjet's exceptional growth positions it as the fastest-expanding major operator. The remaining 66.83% of the market comprises corporate flight departments, smaller charter operators, and owner-flown aircraft, indicating a fundamentally fragmented market despite fractional consolidation at the top.
| # | Operator | Flights | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NetJets Aviation, Inc. | 391,578 | 16.16% |
| 2 | Flexjet, LLC | 161,458 | 6.67% |
| 3 | flyExclusive | 43,126 | 1.78% |
| 4 | Wheels Up Partners, LLC | 40,440 | 1.67% |
| 5 | Vista Jet US | 36,330 | 1.50% |
| 6 | Executive Jet Management | 35,370 | 1.46% |
| 7 | Solairus Aviation | 27,852 | 1.15% |
| 8 | Jet Linx Aviation, LLC | 24,462 | 1.01% |
| 9 | Airsprint | 21,555 | 0.89% |
| 10 | Airshare | 21,392 | 0.88% |
NetJets Europe led European operations with 65,146 flights (12.99% share, +1.42%), followed by VistaJet (37,605, 7.50%, +2.60%). The Top 10 operators held 31.58% of regional departures (158,394 flights). Flexjet's extraordinary +32.03% European growth represents the most significant market share gain, signaling intensified U.S. operator expansion into European fractional services. Regional champions faced headwinds: Swiss-based Globeair (-6.23%) and Avcon Jet (-15.11%), German ProAir (-6.63%), and Belgian ASL Group (-10.76%) all declined. Air X (+22.17%) bucked this trend. The European market's 68.42% fragmentation rate exceeds North America's, reflecting the continent's diverse regulatory environments and national aviation traditions.
| # | Operator | Flights | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NetJets Europe | 65,146 | 12.99% |
| 2 | VistaJet Ltd | 37,605 | 7.50% |
| 3 | Globeair AG | 8,323 | 1.66% |
| 4 | Flexjet, LLC | 8,072 | 1.61% |
| 5 | Avcon Jet AG | 7,874 | 1.57% |
| 6 | ProAir Aviation GmbH | 7,222 | 1.44% |
| 7 | Jetfly Aviation SA | 7,019 | 1.40% |
| 8 | ASL Group | 5,816 | 1.16% |
| 9 | Svenskt Ambulansflyg | 5,768 | 1.15% |
| 10 | Air X | 5,549 | 1.10% |
| # | Operator | Flights | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VistaJet Ltd | 13,340 | 4.37% |
| 2 | VSR Ventures | 3,824 | 1.25% |
| 3 | Royal Flying Doctor Service | 3,439 | 1.13% |
| 4 | Qatar Executive | 3,081 | 1.01% |
| 5 | Redstar Aviation | 2,319 | 0.76% |
| 6 | National Jet Express | 2,290 | 0.75% |
| 7 | Baires Fly | 2,260 | 0.74% |
| 8 | Empire Aviation | 2,169 | 0.71% |
| 9 | Deer Jet | 2,046 | 0.67% |
| 10 | Navair | 1,985 | 0.65% |
Flight Patterns
Range Distribution & Flight Structure
Short-haul flights (0-3 hours duration) dominated 2025 operations at 3,120,974 flights (88.8% share), up +6.01% year-over-year. Medium-haul (3-6 hours) accounted for 325,774 flights (9.3%, +7.52%), while long-haul (>6 hours) reached 67,500 flights (1.9%, +8.44%). An inverse growth pattern is evident: longer flight segments consistently outpace shorter ones in growth rate, confirming a structural shift toward longer-range missions. By distance, the 0-500nm band accounts for 58.3% (2,049,519 flights), the 500-1500nm band for 35.2% (1,238,166), and ultra-long sectors beyond 5,000nm for just 0.2% (5,145 flights). The 3,000-5,000nm segment posted the strongest growth at +10.94%.
Global business aviation operations in 2025 remained overwhelmingly intracontinental, with 96.15% of flights operating within the same continent and only 3.85% crossing continental boundaries. Short-haul flights (0-3 hours) constituted 88.8% of all operations, though longer segments grew faster: medium-haul (+7.52%) and long-haul (+8.44%) outpaced short-haul (+6.01%). Flight distance distribution showed 58.3% within 0-500nm, 35.2% at 500-1500nm, and the remaining 6.5% beyond 1,500nm. The 3,000-5,000nm segment recorded the highest growth at +10.94%, signaling increasing demand for intercontinental missions. Weekday operations (Monday-Thursday) accounted for 59.0% of flights, with weekend traffic (Friday-Sunday) growing faster at +6.59% versus +5.94%, suggesting increasing leisure utilization of business aircraft.
Spotlight
Featured Route & Aircraft — Full Year 2025
The Las Vegas-Los Angeles corridor was the busiest North American city pair in 2025 with 12,152 flights, though declining -13.39% year-over-year. This short-haul route (approximately 380 km, ~1 hour) epitomizes the entertainment and business corridor connecting the entertainment capital with the entertainment industry and tech ecosystem. NetJets dominated with 2,447 flights (20.14% share), followed by Flexjet (991). Despite the decline, the route maintained its top position through sheer volume. Dallas-Houston ranked second with 8,662 flights, while Miami-New York was third at 6,259 flights. Notably, 8 of the Top 10 North American city pairs showed YoY declines, in contrast to Rest of World where all Top 10 routes grew, averaging +17.9% growth.
The Embraer Phenom 300 series cemented its position as the world's most popular business jet model by total flight volume in 2025, recording 262,365 flights across a global fleet of 888 aircraft. The model leads North America with 220,635 flights, ranks second in Europe with 44,589, and second in Rest of World with 21,679. Its light jet classification belies its versatility — the Phenom 300 serves charter operators, fractional programs, and owner-pilots with a combination of transatlantic range (North America only), competitive cabin volume, and efficient single-pilot operation capability. The model's 39.3% utilization rate across 888 aircraft demonstrates both scalability and operator confidence in the platform.
The Citation Latitude emerged as the highest-frequency aircraft model globally in 2025, achieving 466.26 average flights per aircraft across 421 active units — totaling 196,297 flights. This Cessna midsize jet combines coast-to-coast U.S. range with a spacious flat-floor cabin, making it ideal for both charter operators and fractional programs. Its dominance in utilization metrics reflects the model's optimization for the high-turnover, multi-leg mission profiles that define modern business aviation operations. The Citation Longitude followed closely at 435.58 flights per aircraft (130 units, 56,626 total flights), while the Embraer Praetor 500 achieved 364.06 (87 units, 31,673 flights).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many business jet flights were there in Full Year 2025?+
There were 3,515,618 global business jet departures in Full Year 2025, a +6.21% change year-over-year and undefined% month-over-month. North America accounted for 74.64% of all departures (2,623,975 flights), followed by Europe at 14.79% (519,819) and Rest of World at 10.58% (371,823). The month-over-month decline follows the well-established seasonal pattern where January represents the weakest month of the year as corporate travel resumes gradually after winter holidays. The active global fleet comprised 21,979 aircraft averaging 9,632 departures per day.
What was the busiest business aviation airport in Full Year 2025?+
In North America, New York (Teterboro) (KTEB) was the busiest business aviation airport with 135,875 departures, followed by Dallas (Love Field) (73,232) and White Plains (Westchester) (66,550). South Florida airports posted strong gains driven by high-net-worth seasonal migration, while Northeast hubs experienced post-holiday corrections. In Europe, Paris (Le Bourget) (LFPB) led with 45,910 departures, maintaining its position as Europe's premier business aviation hub. In the Rest of World, Dubai (Al Maktoum) led with 18,464 departures.
Which aircraft had the highest utilization rate in Full Year 2025?+
The Citation Latitude had the highest utilization rate at 52.2% across a fleet of 421 aircraft, followed by the Citation Longitude at 50.7% (130 aircraft) and the Praetor 500 at 44.7%. The most popular model overall was the Phenom 300 by Embraer with 262,365 total flights across 888 aircraft globally.
What was the most popular private jet route in Full Year 2025?+
The Las Vegas–Los Angeles corridor was the busiest business aviation route with 12152 flights, averaging 33 flights per day. Year-over-year traffic grew -13.4%, driven by South Florida's continued emergence as a financial and tech relocation destination. NetJets Aviation, Inc. dominated the route with 20.14% market share, followed by Flexjet, LLC at 8.15%. The approximately ~1 hr flight covers 380 km.
What is the largest business aviation operator in Full Year 2025?+
NetJets Aviation, Inc. was the largest operator in North America with 391,578 flights and 16.16% market share, widening its lead over second-place Flexjet, LLC (161,458 flights, 6.67%). The top 3 North American operators collectively controlled approximately 26% of departures. In Europe, NetJets Europe led with 65,146 flights (12.99% share), followed by VistaJet Ltd with 37,605 flights. Fractional operators recovered fastest from the post-holiday period as contractual share-owners resumed travel ahead of charter customers.
What are the business aviation market trends for Full Year 2025?+
Key trends in Full Year 2025 include: (1) a structural shift towards longer-range flights, with Long-Haul growing +8.4% YoY while Short-Haul declined -6.0%; (2) the Rest of World region grew +26.7% YoY, nearly matching Europe's share for the first time; (3) South Florida airports outperformed as high-net-worth winter migration drove traffic; (4) fractional operators (NetJets, Flexjet) maintained resilience through the seasonal downturn; and (5) the Phenom 300 consolidated its position as the world's most popular business jet model.
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