Topic GuideData through January 2026
Business Aviation Fleet & Aircraft Types
The business aviation fleet is diverse, spanning light jets for regional hops to ultra-long-range aircraft for intercontinental missions. The Embraer Phenom 300 consistently leads in total flights, while Cessna's Citation family dominates in breadth of models. Light jets account for the largest share of departures, but midsize and super-midsize segments are growing. This page tracks fleet composition, brand share, and the most popular models across all monthly reports.
Phenom 300
Most Popular Model
21,947
Monthly Flights
Cessna
Top Brand
5
Aircraft Categories
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Aircraft Type Distribution
January 2026 — North America
Light Jet
45.47%
91,552
Midsize Jet
33.42%
67,297
Heavy Jet
11.81%
23,790
Ultra Long Range
9.2%
18,521
VIP Airliner
0.1%
196
Monthly Comparison
| Type | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Jet | 48.13% | 47.32% | 46.58% | 45.47% |
| Midsize Jet | 32.44% | 32.95% | 32.97% | 33.42% |
| Heavy Jet | 10.94% | 11.22% | 11.66% | 11.81% |
| Ultra Long Range | 8.39% | 8.42% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| VIP Airliner | 0.1% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.1% |
02
Brand Market Share
January 2026 — North America
| # | Brand | Flights | Share | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cessna | 75,147 | 37.32% | -2.9% |
| 2 | Bombardier | 44,278 | 21.99% | -2.3% |
| 3 | Embraer | 27,110 | 13.46% | +5.4% |
| 4 | Gulfstream | 23,465 | 11.65% | +1.8% |
| 5 | Hawker-Beechcraft | 12,988 | 6.45% | -7.5% |
03
Most Popular Model
Monthly comparison
| Month | Model | Flights | Fleet | Utilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Phenom 300Embraer | 24,995 | 550 | 45.24% |
| November 2025 | Phenom 300Embraer | 23,664 | 795 | 42.93% |
| December 2025 | Phenom 300Embraer | 22,777 | 793 | 41.74% |
| January 2026 | Phenom 300Embraer | 21,947 | 772 | 41.73% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular private jet in the world?+
The Embraer Phenom 300 is consistently the most popular private jet by total flight volume, with approximately 20,000–25,000 flights per month globally across a fleet of 600+ aircraft. It is a light jet favored for its range, cabin size, and operating economics.
Which private jet brand has the highest market share?+
Textron Aviation (Cessna/Beechcraft) holds the largest brand market share in North America by flight volume, driven by the extensive Citation jet family. Embraer follows with the Phenom and Praetor lines, while Bombardier holds strong in the large-cabin segment with the Challenger and Global series.
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