Global business jet activity totalled nearly 74,800 departures in Week 50 (8–14 December) 2025, around 1% higher than the same week last year, according to WingX Weekly Global Market Tracker data. On a rolling four-week basis, global departures exceeded 303,000 flights, up 4% year-over-year, slightly below the 5% year-to-date growth recorded from 1 January through 14 December.

By mid-December, global business jet activity reached 3.7 million departures, up 5% year-over-year. North America remained the largest market with 2.6 million flights and matched the global growth rate, while Europe recorded more subdued expansion of 1%. Markets outside North America and Europe continued to outperform, led by Africa with 15% growth, followed by South America at 10%, the Middle East at 8% and Asia at 4%.

Against a backdrop of declining international travel, business aviation showed resilience. International Trade Administration data showed international visitors staying overnight in the United States declined by more than 5% year-over-year from January through September 2025, with Canada, Germany, France and India recording the largest falls. In contrast, WingX data showed international business jet arrivals into the United States increased 4% over the same period. Of the countries with declining visitor numbers, only India recorded a year-over-year decline in business jet arrivals.

North American business jet activity was flat in Week 50 compared with last year. California led US state-level growth at 4%, followed by Florida at 2%, while Texas declined by 1%. On a rolling four-week basis, North America remained 3% ahead of 2024, with Florida and Texas both 5% higher and California 3% higher. Year-to-date, the US Southwest region led growth at 6%, with all states in the region recording increases.

European business jet flights rose 4% year-over-year in Week 50, led by Switzerland at 12%. The UK and Italy recorded modest growth of 5% and 3% respectively, Germany grew 1% and France declined 2%. Europe’s rolling four-week and year-to-date trends both stood at 1%, with mixed country-level performance across the region.

In other regions, business jet activity increased 8% year-over-year in Week 50. South America led growth at 13%, followed by Asia at 12% and Africa at 3%, while the Middle East declined by 5%. On a four-week basis, Africa recorded the strongest growth at 21%, followed by South America at 18%, Asia at 11% and the Middle East at 6%.