Private Jet Market: June 2025 Flight Activity
The business aviation sector continues to grow, with global flight activity rising by 4.8% year-over-year (YoY) in June, according to the latest data from Argus International.
North America and Europe both showed positive growth, indicating that the industry is not only holding steady but also gaining strength as summer progresses.
In North America, the market exceeded expectations, recording a 3.7% YoY increase, far higher than the projected 1.1%. This growth showed across all categories, driven by a significant rise in fractional operations, which jumped by 9.4% YoY. Charter activity under Part 135 also added to the growth, with a 2.8% rise, while Part 91 private operations had a modest but solid 2.1% increase.
Among aircraft types, light jets led North America with an impressive 5.7% YoY growth. Large-cabin jets followed with a 3.5% increase, and both midsize jets and turboprops grew by 2.9%. The only segment to experience a slight decline was Part 91-operated large-cabin jets, which dipped by just 0.1%. The standout performer was fractional large-cabin jet activity, which surged by 27.9% YoY. This reflects increased demand from wealthy individuals and growing confidence in shared ownership models.
In Europe, June marked the second month of gains, with overall flight activity rising 2.4% YoY. Large-cabin jets led regional growth at 6.2%, followed by midsize jets at 3.4%. However, the region also faced slight contractions. Turboprop operations fell by 0.2%, and light jet activity decreased by 0.5%. This may indicate a small shift in preferences towards longer-range aircraft as the client base becomes increasingly global.
Outside of the Western markets, the rest of the world showed the strongest growth, with an impressive 13.4% YoY increase in June. This rise was driven by turboprops, which increased by 21.6%, and light jets, which rose by 10.9%. Large-cabin jets and midsize aircraft also performed well, growing by 5.3% and 4.3%, respectively.
With Argus predicting continued gains into July, showing a 1.8% YoY increase in North America and 1.5% in Europe, the industry looks set for a strong third quarter. For operators, brokers, and buyers, these numbers are encouraging and signal that the demand for private aviation remains strong, diverse, and increasingly global.
At Aviamarket, we keep a close watch on these shifts, ensuring our clients have the insights and aircraft they need to navigate the skies of tomorrow.
