WINGX Global Market Tracker:

October sets records although pace slowing

In Week 44 (27 Oct-2 Nov), global bizjet activity reached 73,356 departures, up 4% versus Week 44 of 2024.

On a rolling last four-week basis (W41-W44), global business jets have accumulated more than 312,000 departures, a 5% increase compared to the same period last year. This four-week trend of 5% is in line with the global year-to-date (1 Jan-2 Nov) trend of 5%. There has all the same been a slight decrease in the pace of growth over the last few weeks.

Global business jets recorded over 348,000 departures in October, making it the busiest month of 2025 and marking the busiest month on record. This represents a 5% increase compared to October 2024, an 8% increase to October 2022, and a staggering 36% increase to October 2019.

The United States dominated with 70% of global October activity, while the top five business aviation hubs, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and Houston accounted for 17% of US flights. Light and Super Midsize Jets emerged as the preferred aircraft segments, particularly among leading fleet operators including NetJets, Flexjet, Wheels Up, and FlyExclusive.

Global business jet departures by week in last 12 months.

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Regional Performance Analysis

North America: Texas leads key state growth at 9%
The North American market underperformed the global growth trend at 3% more activity in W44 year-on-year, compared to the global trend of 4%. The region’s main growth driver, the United States, slightly underperformed at 2% growth for the week.

Among key states growth varied with Texas leading growth at 9%, followed by California with 5% expansion, while Florida realized a muted growth of 1%. North America’s rolling fourweek trend now sits at 4% ahead of the comparable period in 2024.

Among the key states, Texas leads the four-week trend at 6%, then Florida at 5%, while California sits at a sluggish 2%.

Europe: Germany soars 20% driven by NetJets Europe
The European market outperformed its North American counterpart for a second consecutive week, with growth at 8% in Week 44 2025 vs Week 44 2024.

On a country level, Germany led growth at 20%, while Switzerland followed closely at 14%. Italy and the UK saw modest growth at 6% and 5% respectively, while France realized the least growth at 3%. NetJets Europe drove this exceptional growth for Germany and Italy, tallying over 200 combined flights for the two countries, representing a 20% increase over last year. Over the last four weeks, European activity has totaled over 41,000 flights, reflecting 4% growth.

Rest of the World: Africa and South America post 16% gains
The emerging markets of the Rest of World region continue to outperform the mature markets of North America and Europe. Week 44 saw 10% growth from ROW regions, on a combined basis. On a sub-region basis, Africa and South America both led growth at
16%. The Middle East saw 6% growth, while Asia grew at a modest 4%. Africa’s growth was powered by South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, and Nigeria, which made up a combined 71% of the region’s flights last week, while Latin America was powered by Brazil and Mexico accounting for 72% of the region’s activity.

Current Events Analysis

Business aviation provides hurricane relief to Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on 28 October as a category five storm with winds reaching 185 mph, marking the strongest hurricane to hit the island since records began in 1851. The devastation forced the closure of all Jamaican airports except Kingston's Norman Manley International, which has remained operational to facilitate emergency relief efforts.

As of 2 November, the airport had received 26 relief flight arrivals, led by Helidosa Aviation Group, a Dominican Republic-based operator specializing in advanced life support aircraft with highly qualified staff. While Jamaica awaits large-scale government aid, business aviation continues to serve as a critical lifeline for those affected by the natural disaster, demonstrating the sector's vital role in humanitarian response beyond its traditional commercial operations.

Nick Koscinski, WINGX analyst, comments: “October smashed records with over 348,000 flights, the busiest month in our 20-year records.

"Growth has slowed in the US, but picked up in Europe, and surging in ROW markets.

"Hurricane Melissa has also brought into focus a very active role for business aviation in humanitarian and emergency support."

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BlueSky Business Aviation News | 6th November 2025 | Issue #818