Topic GuideData through January 2026
Aircraft Utilization Rates
Aircraft utilization rate measures what percentage of the registered fleet flew at least once during a given month. It reveals which models are in highest demand relative to their fleet size. Citation Longitude and Latitude consistently lead with rates above 54%, while larger ultra-long-range jets like the Global 7500 show lower rates due to fewer total airframes and longer mission profiles.
55.69%
Highest Rate
Citation Longitude
Leading Model
13
Models Tracked
119
Leading Fleet Size
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Utilization Rankings
January 2026
| # | Model | Utilization | Fleet | Avg Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citation Longitude | 55.69% | 119 | 55.65% |
| 2 | Citation Latitude | 54.62% | 382 | 55% |
| 3 | Praetor 500 | 52.49% | 83 | 50.56% |
| 4 | Challenger 850 | 42.06% | 47 | 42.34% |
| 5 | Phenom 300 | 41.73% | 772 | 42.91% |
| 6 | Legacy 600 Series | 39.66% | 204 | 39.39% |
| 7 | Legacy 500 Series | 39.46% | 117 | 39.04% |
| 8 | Praetor 600 | 37.31% | 109 | 34.84% |
| 9 | Challenger 300 Series | 36.74% | 910 | 37.93% |
| 10 | Global 5500 | 35.86% | 33 | 37.7% |
| 11 | Citation X | 35.69% | 264 | 36.57% |
| 12 | Learjet 70/75 Series | 34.47% | 114 | 34.47% |
| 13 | Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ | 34.05% | 671 | 34.05% |
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Monthly Trends
Top 10 models rate evolution
| Model | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation Longitude | 54.81% | 56.34% | 55.74% | 55.69% | +0.9% |
| Citation Latitude | 53.73% | 55.64% | 56.01% | 54.62% | +0.9% |
| Praetor 500 | 49.67% | 47.04% | 53.04% | 52.49% | +2.8% |
| Challenger 850 | — | 40.44% | 44.51% | 42.06% | +1.6% |
| Phenom 300 | 45.24% | 42.93% | 41.74% | 41.73% | -3.5% |
| Legacy 600 Series | — | 39.12% | 39.66% | — | +0.5% |
| Legacy 500 Series | 40.57% | 38.79% | 37.35% | 39.46% | -1.1% |
| Praetor 600 | 32.38% | — | — | 37.31% | +4.9% |
| Challenger 300 Series | 37.63% | 39.41% | 37.94% | 36.74% | -0.9% |
| Global 5500 | — | 40.19% | 37.04% | 35.86% | -4.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is aircraft utilization rate in business aviation?+
Aircraft utilization rate measures the percentage of an aircraft model's registered fleet that performed at least one flight departure during a given month. A 55% rate means 55% of all registered aircraft of that model flew at least once. It indicates market demand and operational activity for specific jet types.
Which private jet has the highest utilization rate?+
The Cessna Citation Longitude and Citation Latitude consistently rank as the highest-utilized business jets, with monthly rates typically between 54% and 56%. The Embraer Phenom 300 and Bombardier Challenger 350 also maintain high utilization above 50%.
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