Bizjet demand continues to soar as global business aviation maintains its upward trajectory into the second half of 2025. Week 27 marked the 11th straight week of year-on-year growth, highlighting the sector’s resilience amid shifting market dynamics. In North America, the July 4th holiday catalyzed record-setting activity, while European markets showed mixed but encouraging signs, led by Italy and Switzerland. Fractional operators remain a key growth engine globally, even as corporate flight departments face ongoing challenges. With momentum building across key regions, bizjet demand is firmly establishing itself as a driving force in post-pandemic aviation trends.
Global business jet activity continues its robust trajectory, with Week 27 (June 30th-July 6th) marking the 11th consecutive week of year-on-year growth at +5% versus the comparable period in 2024, according to WING’s Global Market Tracker published today.
This sustained momentum underscores the resilience of the business aviation sector, with global Part 135 & 91K activity advancing 4% year-on-year and the four-week rolling average maintaining a +4% trajectory relative to last year.
The first half of 2025 demonstrates compelling sector fundamentals, with global business jet activity up 3.1% compared to H1 2024. The global turboprop fleet exceeded 1 million departures, representing 1.7% growth versus the prior year period.
June specifically delivered strong performance metrics, with the global business jet fleet flying 3.9% more sectors than June 2024, while the active fleet expanded 2.1% year-on-year.
North America: Independence Day Catalyst Drives Outperformance
North American markets delivered particularly strong results in Week 27, led by exceptional Independence Day activity on July 4th.
The July 4th weekend (3rd-6th July) generated an impressive 16.6% more bizjet flights in the US compared to the same period in 2024. For the complete Week 27 period, the United States recorded 7% growth versus the comparable 2024 period, with North America overall achieving 6% expansion.
The four-week trend remains constructive at +5% compared to last year.
Operational Metrics by Segment:
- Part 135 and Part 91K sectors: +6% year-on-year (slightly below the four-week trend of +7%)
- Core state performance: Florida +4%, California +7%, Texas +8%
Airline Activity Context: During the July 4th period, the most active commercial routes included Los Angeles-San Francisco, Los Angeles-Las Vegas, and Chicago-New York corridors. Scheduled airline operations increased 3% compared to the same 2024
dates, modestly underperforming business jet growth rates.
Half-Year Performance: At the midpoint of 2025, US business jet activity expanded 3.6% versus H1 2024, though the active fleet contracted 2% year-on-year. Combined business jet and turboprop operations exceeded 1.8 million flights, representing 2.2%
growth over H1 2024.
Bizjet and Turboprop Operator Performance by Category in H1 25 vs H124:
- Fractional operators continue strong momentum: +9.8% versus last year
- Corporate Flight Departments remain challenged: -7.4% versus last year
- Major operator highlights: NetJets and Flexjet recorded 10.7% and 17.5% growth respectively, while Vista Global declined 14.9%.
Europe: Italy and Switzerland Lead Regional Growth
European business jet activity increased 5% in Week 27 versus the comparable 2024 period, with commercial AOC operations advancing 1% year-on-year. Regional performance exhibited significant dispersion, with Italy and Switzerland emerging as standout performers with 16% and 10% growth respectively. The United Kingdom delivered solid 5% gains, while France declined 1% and Germany experienced a notable 10% contraction.
Half-Year Assessment: European business jet activity remains essentially flat versus 2024, while the active fleet expanded 2.1%. France, the region’s largest market, and the United Kingdom both recorded modest 1% growth, with Italy achieving stronger 4% expansion. Germany’s 7% decline reflects ongoing headwinds, with additional pressure anticipated this summer due to the comparative impact of last year’s EUROS football tournament.
Operator Structure Analysis: Management fleets account for one-third of European activity, though departures trail H1 2024 by 5%. Consistent with North American trends, fractional operators demonstrate resilience with 6% growth versus last year.
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