211,153 global business jet flights in February 2026, down 16.51% year-over-year. North America maintained 77.4% market share with 163,330 departures. Praetor 500 led aircraft utilization at 38.69%. Challenger 300 Series overtook Phenom 300 as the most popular model with 16,700 flights.
February 2026
February 2026 recorded 211,153 global business jet departures, a significant -16.51% year-over-year decline from February 2025's 252,909 flights and a -19.89% month-over-month contraction from January 2026. The decline was substantially steeper than January's near-flat YoY performance, compounded by February's shorter 28-day calendar, continued post-holiday demand softening, and tough comparisons against 2025's strong baseline. Q1 2026 cumulative volume through February stands at approximately 4...
Flight volumes and market share by region
February 2026 — North America
| # | Airport | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York (Teterboro)KTEB | 7,821 |
| 2 | West Palm BeachKPBI | 5,347 |
| 3 | Miami (Opa-locka)KOPF | 4,697 |
| 4 | Dallas (Love Field)KDAL | 4,463 |
| 5 | NaplesKAPF | 4,380 |
February 2026
There were 211,153 global business jet departures in February 2026, down 16.51% year-over-year.