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Bizjet activity rebounds after Easter holidays, stalls in Europe
Bizjet activity rebounds after Easter holidays, stalls in Europe

Global business jet activity rebounded significantly following Easter holidays in the core US market two weeks ago, activity in the latest week, Week 17 (21 – 27th April) jumped 11% compared to Week 16. The core US market recorded 11% growth compared to Week 17 last year, meanwhile in Europe, whilst activity was 12% ahead of the previous week, it was 4% below Week 17 in 2024.

IADA Q1 2025 Report Reflects Strong Transactions
IADA Q1 2025 Report Reflects Strong Transactions

Members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) reported completing 316 aircraft sales transactions in the first quarter of 2025, a 24% increase from 254 deals during the same period last year.

Easter holidays slow demand, but activity still ahead so far this year
Easter holidays slow demand, but activity still ahead so far this year

The big dip in YOY traffic this week may appear to be the fallout from broader economic concerns but in fact we are only seeing the usual slowdown during Easter holidays, and indeed bizjet flights this Easter are comfortably ahead of Easter week last year. For the month of April, and for the year to date, bizjet demand is still trending ahead of last year.

Bizjet spike in Europe, whilst US sees jet influx to Augusta
Bizjet spike in Europe, whilst US sees jet influx to Augusta

As yet, there is little sign of a slowdown in business jet demand as a result of the volatility in financial conditions triggered by Liberation Day. Indeed there was some unusual growth in bizjet activity in some markets this Week, most notably in Europe. It may even be that the bounce in flight activity this week reflects business opportunities which need to be realised during the brief respite from the full tariff program.

Gulfstream G800 Earns FAA and EASA Certifications
Gulfstream G800 Earns FAA and EASA Certifications

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced the all-new Gulfstream G800, the world’s longest-range business aircraft, has earned type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and has done so with even greater performance capabilities than originally anticipated.

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 ushers in 15 years of cutting-edge aviation advancements and technology
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 ushers in 15 years of cutting-edge aviation advancements and technology

The Cessna Citation CJ4 business jet family today achieved a milestone anniversary – the 15-year anniversary of certification, entry into service and first delivery of the aircraft. The latest product investment unveiled for the CJ4, the CJ4 Gen3, is expected to enter into service in 2026.

Liberation Day slows bizjet demand
Liberation Day slows bizjet demand

Liberation Day and the associated enactment of global tariffs on imports into the US triggered market turmoil and expectations of a recession, but so far only a ripple in terms of declining flight activity, most notable in Florida. An uptick in transatlantic corporate flight department travel may have been linked to tariff policy changes. We shall have to wait to see impact in Europe as this week was affected by comparison with Easter holidays last year.

Cessna Caravan celebrates 40 years
Cessna Caravan celebrates 40 years

Textron Aviation is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Cessna Caravan single-engine utility turboprop with customers throughout the year, recognizing its growth and popularity throughout the world during the past four decades.

Bizjet demand strong despite tariff concerns
Bizjet demand strong despite tariff concerns

Liberation Day does not yet appear to have made a dent in demand for bizjet travel, although the concerns raised around the economic impact of a global trade war are likely to slow the market in subsequent quarters. For Q1 2025, modest gains in Year-on-Year bizjet activity is an improvement on last year and underlines the enduring resilience of the US market, as well as strong emerging markets in the Middle East and Asia.

Bizjet jet flights up 4% in Week 11 vs last year, and up 29% compared to same week in 2020
Bizjet jet flights up 4% in Week 11 vs last year, and up 29% compared to same week in 2020

Global business jet activity rebounded after last week’s relapse, with flight demand in the US belying broader economic concerns, bizjet departures up almost 20% in Texas compared to last year. This week’s bizjet activity is up by 28% in the US and 3% in Europe compared to the same week in 2020 when lockdowns started to be imposed.

Bizjet demand stutters for the first time this year
Bizjet demand stutters for the first time this year

Since November 2024 the week-on-week trends in bizjet activity have been consistently up, contrasting with sluggish negative trends through 2023 and 2024, but since Trump´s tariff policy started to rattle the markets, bizjet demand has noticeably fallen back. Both Europe and the Middle East saw significantly less activity in Week 10 year-on-year.

Airbus introduces the light twin-engined H140 to its range
Airbus introduces the light twin-engined H140 to its range

Airbus Helicopters has introduced its H140 at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. The multi-mission helicopter raises the bar in the light twin-engined category, for performance, cost-effectiveness, and passenger and crew comfort. The H140 is a 3-tonne class rotorcraft that complements Airbus Helicopters' current light twin offering for the emergency medical services, passenger transport, and private and business aviation markets. The entry into service of the helicopter is planned in 2028 for the emergency medical services segment.

US bizjet activity rebounds in first week March, notably in Florida and Texas
US bizjet activity rebounds in first week March, notably in Florida and Texas

Business jet activity has remained very firm in the last 3 months, representing a genuine rebound from flatline trends in 2023 and 2024. In the most recent week, demand was notably strong to and from Washington DC, unsurprisingly. European markets are generally behind at the start of March, with Germany the most obvious laggard.

Bombardier Celebrates Milestone Challenger 3500 Aircraft Delivery, the 1,000th Bombardier Super-Midsize Business Jet to Take to the Skies
Bombardier Celebrates Milestone Challenger 3500 Aircraft Delivery, the 1,000th Bombardier Super-Midsize Business Jet to Take to the Skies

Bombardier is proud to announce the delivery of its 1,000th super-midsize aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the history of business aviation. This landmark achievement was celebrated with the delivery of a Challenger 3500 aircraft to JM Family Entreprises, a long-standing Bombardier customer, during a special ceremony at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery centre in Montréal.

JETNET releases 2024 pre-owned business aircraft market performance review
JETNET releases 2024 pre-owned business aircraft market performance review

Bizav market intelligence provider, JETNET, has unveiled its comprehensive 2024 Pre-Owned Business Aircraft Market Performance Review, offering key insights into inventory growth, pricing trends, and sales activity across the sector.

Large jet sales signal revived market confidence, reveals Jetcraft’s Pre-Owned Business Aviation Report
Large jet sales signal revived market confidence, reveals Jetcraft’s Pre-Owned Business Aviation Report

For the first time, Large jets now account for 20% of industry sales according to Ever Forward: The Pre-Owned Business Aviation Report by Jetcraft.

EBAA unveils EBACE25 conference agenda
EBAA unveils EBACE25 conference agenda

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is unveiling a reimagined conference agenda for the 2025 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), offering unmatched market intelligence for all attendees.

US bizjet traffic still booming in Florida, holiday demand in Europe
US bizjet traffic still booming in Florida, holiday demand in Europe

Global bizjet traffic is reaching its highest ever levels in 2025, eclipsing the previous high peaks in 2022, primarily due to the renewed demand for bizjet travel in the US since Trump’s election. Even Europe, facing serious economic headwinds, has seen an increase in bizjet traffic this year compared to last, with a surge in the last week reflecting school half-term breaks.

GAMA Releases 2024 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
GAMA Releases 2024 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report during its annual State of the Industry Press Conference. Overall, when compared to 2023, nearly all aircraft segments saw increases in shipments and preliminary aircraft deliveries were valued at $31.2 billion, an increase of 13.3%.

Final Gulfstream G650 Completes Production
Final Gulfstream G650 Completes Production

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the final Gulfstream G650 has officially completed production. This aircraft will move to the next phase of the completions process at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin, facility before making its official delivery to a customer later this year.

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