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Week 41 marks 25 consecutive weeks of year-on-year growth

In Week 41 (6 October-12 October), global bizjet activity reached 79,114 departures, up 4% compared to the prior week (Week 40) and up 7% versus Week 41 of 2024.

On a rolling last four-week basis (W38 – W41), global business jets have accumulated more than 314,000 departures, a 7% increase compared to the same period last year.

The streak continues: 25 consecutive weeks of year-on-year growth. Out of the 41 weeks so far in 2025, 38 posted gains, with the biggest surge of 13% in Week 37, and the largest decline just 3% in Week 16.

Global business jet departures by week in last 12 months.

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Regional Performance Analysis

North America: Florida surges 20% as region posts 6% growth
The North American market recorded 6% more activity in W41 2025 vs W41 2024, with total departures at 57,097. The US accounted for 97% of North America activity in Week 41, driving the region’s growth. Among key states, trends varied with Florida posting exceptional 20% growth, while Texas also performed strongly with 9% more business jet activity than in Week 41 last year.

California activity was stagnant last week with only 1% growth. North America’s rolling four-week trend now sits at 7% ahead of the comparable period in 2024. Notably, Florida is driving this 4-week trend, with 12% more activity compared to week 38 – 41 last year.

Europe: France leads with 10% expansion
The European market underperformed the overall global trend in Week 41, flights rising only 3% compared to Week 41 in 2024.

The top country performer in Europe was France, recording a notable a 10% increase in flights compared to W41 last year. Italy posted a modest 4% growth, while the UK and Germany saw stagnant markets, seeing 1% and 0% growth respectively. Switzerland was the lone declining market in Week 41, realizing 2% less flights year-over-year. Over the last four weeks, European activity has totaled over 48,000 flights, reflecting modest 4% growth.

Rest of the World: Africa soars 48% year-over-year
Week 41 bizjet activity once again saw significant growth trends outside of North America and Europe. Africa led ROW growth at 48%, while South America also showed exceptional gains at 31%. The Middle East also realized solid growth with 17%, while Asia
saw the least growth at 8%, although still outperforming mature markets.

Current Events Analysis

New fractional operator enters competitive landscape
Bond, a new fractional jet operator led by Bill Papariella (former Jet Edge International founder), officially launched at NBAA-BACE with backing from a 50-aircraft Bombardier Challenger and Global order, marking one of the industry's most significant fleet commitments with first deliveries scheduled for 2027.

The launch comes as fractional ownership activity demonstrates remarkable strength, with January - September 2025 departures reaching over 550,000 - up 11% versus 2024 and an impressive 78% above 2019 levels. Bond will face fierce competition in a market dominated by established players, led by NetJets with over 318,000 departures year-to-date (up 12%) and Flexjet at 127,500 flights (up 18%), while smaller fractional operators like Planesense are posting exceptional growth rates exceeding 20% year-over-year.

New “private class” operator enters growing premium travel market
Magnifica Air, a new "private class" scheduled service operator, plans to launch Part 121 operations in Q3 2027 using Airbus A220-300s and A321neos configured entirely with first-class lay-flat seating. The startup enters a robust market for premium air travel, with Part 135 commercial operations recording over 950,000 flights January - September 2025, up 3% versus last year and 20% above 2019 levels.

CEO Wade Black's concept positions Magnifica between commercial first-class and traditional charter at approximately double the price of airline first-class tickets, aiming to capture travelers seeking an alternative to both conventional airlines and the nearly one million Part 135 commercial flights operating annually. Backed by $150 million from parent company CIG Companies, Magnifica plans to start targeting routes including Miami, Chicago, Dallas, and Palm Beach.

Nick Koscinski, WINGX analyst, comments: “We're now at 25 consecutive weeks of growth, which really shows the strength and consistency of the business aviation market.

"Florida's 20% surge and Africa's 48% growth demonstrate how diverse the demand drivers are globally.

"The industry announcements at NBAA were significant, Bond entering the fractional market with 50 Bombardier aircraft and Magnifica Air launching its “private class” scheduled service both show strong confidence in premium air travel.”

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BlueSky Business Aviation News | 16th October 2025 | Issue #815