The data from WINGX, for the first half of 2025, shows business jet flight activity in North America is up 3.5% compared to 2024. Fractional ownership activity is driving this increase, with the Part 91k sector up 10.3% for this period, while Part 91 is essentially flat.

Looking at the top 10 operators, the two largest fractional jet operators NetJets and Flexjet are the biggest overall, as they have been for many years.

One of the leaders in fractional jets, Flexjet, has announced the closing of an $800 million equity investment from a consortium led by consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton, with additional participation from KSL Capital Partners and the J. Safra Group. The transaction, described as the largest equity investment ever committed to a private jet travel provider, positions Flexjet to further develop its infrastructure and expand its presence in the luxury travel sector.

In a recent interview, Patrick Gallagher, President of NetJets told CNBC that there are “no signs of a slowdown amongst the company's 13,600 owners.” He also told Fortune that the company is operating at 40-45% larger, than they were in 2019 and they are continuing to add aircraft to their fleet.

Jet OUT is expanding to Arizona with its third regional base opening at Scottsdale Airport. The private aviation company offers co-ownership, essentially fractional jet ownership, and lease programs. Both programs encourage day-based usage of the Citation CJ4 Gen2 light jets.

Private aviation provider Magellan Jets, has launched a new fractional ownership program, offering shares in the Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft. The offering is done through a joint venture with Slate Aviation, one of the nation’s leading operators of Challenger 850 jets.

Air Force One and the Qatari royal family's private Boeing 747 represent two of the most sophisticated and highly customized aircraft in the world. Both aircraft have been getting a lot of attention. While one serves as the mobile command center for the leader of the United States, and the other as a flying palace for one of the world's wealthiest royal families, both demonstrate the extraordinary potential for aircraft customization when budget constraints are essentially removed from the equation.

Choosing between fractional and full aircraft ownership is about more than just flight hours—it's a strategic financial and operational decision. In this article, we analyze the cost differences between the two using the Embraer Phenom 300 as a benchmark, with broader insights for midsize and large cabin jets. Whether you're new to private aviation or reevaluating your current setup, this breakdown offers clarity on where the real value lies.

AirSprint is Canada's largest fractional aircraft operator and one of the largest in North America, based on flight hours. As a primary player in the Canadian market, they have helped define the fractional aircraft industry in Canada and are instrumental in its continued growth.

The company just celebrated its 25th anniversary and continues to add aircraft to its 40-strong fleet.

In this article, we explore AirSprint’s background and expansion, with an in-depth look at its fleet, program structure, and pricing, based on a discussion with CEO James Elian.

Looking at flight data from WINGX shows the most popular private jets in North America based on the number of flight departures.

The top 10 aircraft types represent 48 % of the total number of flight departures. You’ll see a common theme amongst the models that do the most flights. They are operated by the big fractional and charter operators who tend to work their aircraft very hard, putting on many more flights and hours than a typical operator.

Air Charter Services, a leading aircraft charter specialist, recently announced that 2024 was the first year it had exceeded 30,000 charter flights. The 35-year-old company with offices on five continents flew 30,290 flights to more than 200 countries in 2024. The 30,000+ flights include those operated by its private jet, commercial, and cargo businesses.

Integrated private aviation provider flyExclusive has revamped its Jet Club, a jet card type product. The program now includes access to the Challenger 300 and 350 and has a simplified pricing structure.

GAMA, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, has reported total sales of 764 new private business jets in 2024. A 4.6% increase from the 730 new jets sold globally in 2023. Sales of piston aircraft were also up, by 4.2% to 1,772 units, but sales of turboprops dropped 1.9% to 626 units. New helicopter sales rose by 4 units to 956 in 2024. The total of all new aircraft deliveries were valued at $31.2 billion, an increase of 13.3%.