North America continues to underpin the global trend with consistent gains, while Europe’s softer performance reflects lingering headwinds despite bright spots in Switzerland and Italy. Meanwhile, Africa and South America are emerging as standout growth engines, adding fresh momentum beyond the traditional core markets. Major events such as the Italian Grand Prix underline the sector’s unique role in connecting global business and lifestyle hubs.
Executive Summary
In Week 36 (1st – 7th September), global bizjet activity reached 73,678 departures, up 10% compared to Week 36 of 2024. Looking at the rolling last 52 weeks, the most active week remains Week 26 2025, with a total of 78,808 bizjet departures, while the slowest week was Week 2 2025 recording 60,510 departures.
Business jet activity saw steady growth in early September (1st – 8th September), with total departures up 11% year-on-year and flight hours rising 10%. Light and super midsize jets led the market, accounting for nearly half of all flights and showing double-digit growth, while ultra-long-range and heavy jets also posted solid gains. The only significant declines came from the bizliner segment, reflecting weaker demand for large-scale operations. On the operator side, fractional ownership surged 17% in both flights and hours, while aircraft management dipped slightly.
Chart 1: Global business jet departures by aircraft segment, 1st – 8th September 2025
Regional Performance Analysis
North America: Consistent 13% growth led by Texas
The North American market recorded 13% year-on-year growth in Week 36, with total departures reaching 51,063, 13% higher than W36 last year. The U.S. mirrored this trend with 13% growth and over 49,000 flights. Among key states, Texas outperformed at +15% year-on-year, even greater growth in Part135 & 91K activity out of the State (+17% YOY). Meanwhile across all operator types, Florida grew 12% and California trailed slightly with a 9% gain.
Europe: Softer activity with mixed country trends
The European market trailed global growth in Week 36, with flights down 7% from the prior week (W35) and 2% lower than the same week in 2024. The UK and Germany each saw marginal declines of 1% year-on-year, while France underperformed with an 11% weekly drop. Switzerland provided a relative bright spot, up 9% year-on-year, and Italy also advanced 5% versus 2024 despite a 5% dip on the previous week. Over the last four weeks, European activity has totalled nearly 50,000 flights, reflecting only modest 2% annual growth.
Rest of World: Strong momentum in Africa and South America
Week 36 trends were mixed across the Rest of the World. The Middle East saw flights fall 6% week-on-week and 5% below the same week in 2024. Africa, by contrast, surged 22% year-on-year with nearly 800 flights, while Asia dipped 4% on the week but still posted 7% growth in the last four weeks. South America showed the strongest momentum, with departures rising 19% year-on-year and totalling more than 10,500 over the past four weeks.
Current Events Analysis
Italian Grand Prix
Airports near the Italian F1 Grand Prix in Monza enjoyed an influx of business jets over the weekend (LIML, LIME, LIMC). On race day (September 7th), 98 bizjet arrivals were recorded at nearby airports, up from 55 on the previous Sunday. Over 200 arrivals recorded over the race period, branded charter led activity with 75 flights, followed by aircraft management, 56, and fractional ownership 38. Light and super midsize jets dominated, together accounting for over 40% of arrivals, while demand for ultra-long-range and heavy jets was also significant at 42 and 34 flights respectively. The busiest flows came from London (17 flights), Olbia (16), and Nice (13), major Italian hubs such as Rome, Naples, and Venice also contributing strongly.
Chart 2: Business jet arrivals into LIML, LIME, LIMC airports in build-up to Monza F1 Grand Prix, highlighting increase in demand nearer the event.
