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Global business jets grow 4% in Week 34

In Week 34 (18-24th August), global bizjet activity reached 74,516 departures, flat compared to the prior week and up 4% compared to Week 34 of 2024. Looking at the rolling last 52 weeks, the most active week is still Week 26 2025, with a total of 78,808 bizjet departures.

August month-to-date (1st through 24th), global business jets have recorded 254,012 flights, +5% versus the comparable August period last year. Of those flights August MTD, the top 5 countries in terms of departures were the United States, Canada, Brazil, France, and Italy.

These top 5 countries accounted for 77% of all bizjet activity August MTD, while Brazil stands out with 23% YOY growth in bizjet sectors August MTD.

Global business jet departures by week in the last 12 months.

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Regional Performance Analysis

North America: Steady 4% growth matches global trend

The North American market was in line with the global market trend of 4% growth in Week 34, and up 5% in the last 4 weeks versus the comparable 2024 period.

The key US market saw the same 4% weekly growth, while Florida and Texas outperformed this trend at +6% and +5% respectively. California lagged behind the overall North American trend just slightly, flights +3% in Week 34.

Europe: Mixed results as Italy surges 13%, Germany relapses

European business jet activity grew at a slower pace than the global market, growing only 1% in Week 34 versus Week 34 2024. The European region saw significant growth differences by country, Italy experienced the fastest growth at +13%, while activity in Germany contracted 6% in Week 34 YOY.

Traffic in the UK and Switzerland grew faster than the overall Europe growth rate, +7% and +5% respectively. Finally, France saw a slight 1% decline in business jet activity last week.

Rest of the World: South America regional traffic soars 29% year-over-year

Business jet activity in regions outside Europe and North America grew 14% in Week 34 compared to last year, a large rise compared to the modest growth in the mature markets of North America and Europe. South America saw the largest increase in activity, bizjet departures rising 29% above W34 last year.

The Middle East and Africa regions also saw strong growth trends at +11% and +24% respectively. Asia was the only ROW region that did not see activity growth last week, activity flat compared to W34 2024.

Current Events Analysis

PGA Championship boosts Atlanta traffic

The PGA FedEx Cup final at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta concluded Week 34, drawing significant business aviation activity to the city. Atlanta's airports recorded 607 business jet departures during the August 20-24 tournament period, compared to typical four-day activity of just over 500 flights during non-event periods in 2025. This represents more than 100 additional movements, demonstrating how premier golf tournaments continue to generate measurable increases in business jet demand.

The tournament marks the conclusion of the PGA Tour's season and consistently attracts high-net-worth spectators who rely on private aviation.

Managing Director Richard Koe comments: "The third quarter of 2025 looks to be trending towards 4%, the strongest quarter so far this year, confirming the consistent strength in bizjet flight demand since November last year.

"There are no evident dents in demand from tariffs, and the leisure market looks robust, notably to high-end resorts in Italy’s end-ofsummer season. Brazil, recently hosting LABACE, is lending most of the growth the stand-out increase in YOY traffic in South America.”

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BlueSky Business Aviation News | 28th August 2025 | Issue #808