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Global bizjet activity flat in Week 39, four-week trend to +7%

In Week 39 (22-28 September), global bizjet activity reached 74,368 departures, down 6% compared to the prior week (Week 38) and flat versus Week 39 of 2024.

Looking at the rolling last 52 weeks, Week 26 remains the leader, with a total of 79,930 bizjet departures, while the slowest week is still Week 2 2025 recording 60,319 departures. On a rolling last four-week basis (W36 – W39), global business jets have reached 307,288 departures, a 7% increase compared to the same period last year.

Combined Part 91K and 135 traffic slightly underperformed the overall global trend last week, recording 1% less flights in W39 2025 compared to W39 2024. Part 91K and 135 traffic rolling four-week (W36 – W39) trend is still up 6% compared to the same weeks in 2024.

Global business jet departures by week in last 12 months.

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Regional Performance Analysis

North America: Slight weekly decline masks strong four-week trend
The North American market recorded 1% less activity in W39 2025 vs W39 2024, with total departures at 51,746. The U.S. market performed in line with this trend with a 1% contraction and 49,791 flights. Among key states, trends varied widely with Florida
notching 9% year-on-year growth, while California and Texas were both behind, -11% and -6% respectively. North America’s rolling four-week trend is now 8% ahead of the comparable period in 2024.

Europe: Italy surges 18% as France weakens
The European market outperformed the overall global trend in Week 39, flights rising 3% compared to Week 39 in 2024. The top country performer in Europe was once again Italy, recording a notable 18% more flights than in W39 last year. The UK also outperformed the overall Europe trend, posting 4% more traffic year-on-year, while activity in Switzerland was flat, and Germany and France realized declines, -4% and -8% respectively. Over the last four weeks, European activity has totaled 50,643 flights, reflecting slight 2% growth.

Rest of the World: South America extends growth streak
Week 39 bizjet activity saw varying trends outside of North America and Europe. South America once again led growth, outperforming mature markets with 17% higher traffic levels year-on-year. Africa saw the second largest growth amongst ROW regions, +3%, while Middle East activity was stagnant. Asia was the only region that saw year-on-year declines, -6% activity vs W39 2024.

Current Events Analysis

NYC - Ryder Cup and UN General Assembly
New York City hosted two major events in late September that generated significant business aviation activity. The culminating week of the 80th UN General Assembly ran from 22-29 September, overlapping with the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Long Island from 26 – 28 September. NYC airports recorded 1,383 business jet arrivals during the 19-21 September period leading into the UN General Assembly, representing an 8% increase compared to the same dates in 2024. The Ryder Cup weekend drew even stronger traffic to local airports like Farmingdale, with 2,223 business jet arrivals during the 25 – 28 September period—a 25% year-on-year increase.

Flexjet Orders 300 Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500s
Flexjet has placed a firm order for 300 Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500 aircraft valued at $5.85 billion ($19.5 million per aircraft), representing one of the largest aircraft orders in business aviation history. The clean-sheet design features a windowless cabin (using high-definition displays showing real-time external views instead), seats 8-9 passengers in the super-midsize segment, and promises over 60% fuel burn reduction through advanced aerodynamics and carbon-fiber composites. The aircraft is expected to take flight in 2027 and enter service in 2030.

This aggressive fleet expansion follows Flexjet's $7 billion Embraer order earlier in 2025, as the company plans to nearly double its fleet to over 600 aircraft by 2030. Year-to-date through 28 September, Flexjet ranks as the second busiest business jet operator globally behind NetJets, having flown more than 126,000 flights, an 18% increase compared to the same period in 2024, while operating over 300 active aircraft. Overall fractional business jet activity has reached over 547,000 flights so far this year, up 11% versus the same period in 2024, reflecting continued demand for the fractional ownership model.

Gulfstream Unveils G300 Super-Midsize Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace has revealed the G300, a new super-midsize business jet replacing the G280, with first customer delivery scheduled for early 2027 at an expected price of approximately $28 million. The G280, which the G300 will replace, has demonstrated strong market performance since January 2019 with over 268,000 flights recorded. Year-to-date through 28 September, 2025, the G280 has logged over 37,500 flights, a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, with nearly 360 active G280s operating globally, representing an 8% year-on-year increase in active fleet size.

Managing Director Richard Koe comments: “While Week 39 was flat compared to last year, the four-week trend shows we're still up 7% which reflects solid underlying demand.

"The New York events, both the UN General Assembly and Ryder Cup, generated strong traffic as expected.

"Looking at the industry side, Flexjet's massive 300-aircraft order and Gulfstream's G300 launch show operators and manufacturers are confident about longterm growth in the business aviation market, especially in the Super Mid segment.”

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BlueSky Business Aviation News | 2nd October 2025 | Issue #813