Global business jet activity in Week 26 (23rd–29th June) was 2% higher than the same week last year, marking the tenth straight week of year-on-year growth, according to WingX’s Global Market Tracker. Part 135 and 91K operations were up 3% compared to Week 26 of 2024, while the four-week trend stood at 5% above the same period last year.

From 1st January to 30th June, global business jets recorded more than 1.8 million departures, a 3% rise on the first half of 2024. Turboprops added just over one million departures globally in H1, representing a 2% year-on-year increase. June 2025 alone saw the business jet fleet fly 4% more sectors than June 2024, with the number of active jets also up by 2%.

In Europe, Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Italy brought an influx of traffic. Venice Marco Polo (LIPZ) and Treviso (LIPH) airports handled a combined 131 business jet arrivals during the week, up from 97 the week before. While many aircraft originated from within Italy, traffic also rose from the United States, UK and France. Most visitors arrived on ultra long-range types, led by the Gulfstream G600/650 series, with seven Bombardier Global 7000/7500s also recorded.

Spielberg’s Austrian Grand Prix also spurred movement. Graz airport (LOWG) recorded 47 arrivals during the event week, more than double the previous week’s total of 20.

Across Europe overall, Week 26 business jet activity increased 1% compared to the same week last year. Italy stood out with a 21% jump in activity. France matched 2024 levels, the UK rose 1% and Switzerland dipped 3%. For the year so far, European business jet traffic remains level with H1 2024, though the active fleet is 2% larger. France and the UK, the continent’s top two markets, both grew 1% year-on-year, while Italy gained 4%. Germany trailed with a 7% decline. Fractional operators in Europe remain active, with departures 6% ahead of H1 2024, although managed fleet activity dropped 5%.

US business jet activity in Week 26 rose 3% over the same week last year. Part 135 and 91K operations increased 6%, consistent with the past four-week trend. Texas again stood out with 10% growth compared to Week 26 in 2024. Dallas Love Field (KDAL) was the busiest airport in the state, with 760 departures, up from 735 a year ago. Flights between Dallas and Austin were particularly active, mostly flown by fractional fleets.

At the halfway point of the year, US business jet activity was 4% higher than in H1 2024, although the active fleet was down 2%. Combined business jet and turboprop activity also surpassed 1.8 million flights, a 2% increase. Fractional operators posted strong results, with 10% more departures compared to the same period last year. NetJets and Flexjet recorded year-on-year growth of 11% and 18% respectively, while Vista Global’s activity dropped 16%. Corporate flight departments flew 9% fewer sectors.

Outside Europe and the US, business jet activity across other global regions rose 1% in Week 26 year-on-year. Activity in Africa and Asia declined by 1%, while South America rose 8%, with Brazil leading growth. The Middle East saw a 2% drop overall, but Israel recorded a sharp rise, with 86 departures last week compared to 22 the week before.