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Asia-Pacific business-jet fleet grows 1.5% in 2025 to 1,168 aircraft, led by long-range demand

By end-2025, the Asia-Pacific business-jet fleet reached 1,168 aircraft—up 1.5% year-on-year. Gulfstream delivered the most new aircraft in the region, while Bombardier remained the largest by total fleet size. Southeast Asia emerged as a key destination for long-range entrants, with operator rankings expanding modestly.

2026-04-28T10:50:25.884903-07:00

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Africa–Asia air corridor accelerates; business aviation routes up as markets expand in 2025

2026-04-28T10:06:59.869293-07:00

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European business aviation weakened by discriminatory taxes and SAF mandates

2026-04-28T05:36:05.245398-07:00

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Embraer Q1 backlog tops $32.1B on commercial growth; executive jets flat

2026-04-27T14:23:29.590150-07:00

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Asia-Pacific business-jet fleet grows 1.5% in 2025 to 1,168 aircraft, led by long-range demand By end-2025, the Asia-Pacific business-jet fleet reached 1,168 aircraft—up 1.5% year-on-year. Gulfstream delivered the most new aircraft in the region, while Bombardier remained the largest by total fleet size. Southeast Asia emerged as a key destination for long-range entrants, with operator rankings expanding modestly.

2026-04-28T10:50:25.884903-07:00

Asia-Pacific business-jet fleet grows 1.5% in 2025 to 1,168 aircraft, led by long-range demand

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Africa–Asia air corridor accelerates; business aviation routes up as markets expand in 2025 The Africa–Asia corridor is the fastest-growing aviation lane, with traffic up 42% in 2025, according to the cluster summary. Separately, multi-location “living” drove incremental business aviation route growth during 2025, signaling demand pockets beyond traditional leisure and scheduled markets.

2026-04-28T10:06:59.869293-07:00

Africa–Asia air corridor accelerates; business aviation routes up as markets expand in 2025

AINonline

European business aviation weakened by discriminatory taxes and SAF mandates European governments’ approach—combining discriminatory tax treatment and sustainable aviation fuel mandates—has left business aviation with sluggish growth momentum. The cluster underscores how climate policy can flow through as added cost and compliance pressure, hitting the segment’s economics before demand rebounds.

2026-04-28T05:36:05.245398-07:00

European business aviation weakened by discriminatory taxes and SAF mandates

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Embraer Q1 backlog tops $32.1B on commercial growth; executive jets flat Embraer ended the first quarter with a record backlog of $32.1 billion, up 22% year-on-year and marking its sixth straight quarterly backlog high. Commercial aviation drove most of the increase, while executive jets stayed flat amid broader market uncertainty.

2026-04-27T14:23:29.590150-07:00

Embraer Q1 backlog tops $32.1B on commercial growth; executive jets flat

AINonline

Dealers cite flourishing Q1 outlook for the preowned business aircraft market Preowned business aircraft dealers report a strong Q1 market backdrop, with both pricing/transaction metrics and industry perception pointing to continued liquidity and upbeat sentiment for used business jets. The cluster indicates buyers and sellers are finding engagement despite ongoing supply-and-demand constraints across aircraft markets.

2026-04-27T11:05:04.672266-07:00

Dealers cite flourishing Q1 outlook for the preowned business aircraft market

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Gama Aviation launches San Marino AOC, signals push into airliner growth Gama Aviation has opened a San Marino AOC, positioning the carrier to expand its operational scope and capabilities. The move also sets up an ambition to pursue additional growth opportunities beyond its traditional charter/business aviation footprint, with the company explicitly targeting airliner expansion.

2026-04-27T04:51:03.487027-07:00

Gama Aviation launches San Marino AOC, signals push into airliner growth

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NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared The NTSB released its final investigation report on a 2024 fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on a Florida freeway, citing corrosion in both engines as the probable cause. A parallel company statement underscores a commitment to disseminate “lessons learned” to the business aviation community.

2026-04-24T11:20:50.615316-07:00

NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared

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Embraer adds Execaire Aviation to its Canada-authorized service center network for Phenom, Praetor and Legacy executive jets Embraer has expanded its Authorised Service Centre Network in Canada by adding Execaire Aviation, placing line maintenance support in Toronto for Phenom 100/300, Praetor 500/600 and Legacy 450/500 operators. The move increases in-country sustainment capacity for executive jet customers across the Canadian market.

2026-04-23T10:50:13.560110-07:00

Embraer adds Execaire Aviation to its Canada-authorized service center network for Phenom, Praetor and Legacy executive jets

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Asia-Pacific business-jet fleet grows 1.5% in 2025 to 1,168 aircraft, led by long-range demand

Africa–Asia air corridor accelerates; business aviation routes up as markets expand in 2025

European business aviation weakened by discriminatory taxes and SAF mandates

Embraer Q1 backlog tops $32.1B on commercial growth; executive jets flat

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