✈️ G700 Fleet Expands 50% in Half a Year, Asia-Pacific Emerges as New Growth Engine
The Gulfstream G700 global active fleet is expanding rapidly, with the growth engine quietly shifting from the US and the Middle East toward the Asia-Pacific. Avi-Go data shows that from January 1 to June 14, 2026, the global active G700 fleet reached 63 aircraft, a net increase of 21 over the 42 aircraft in the same period of 2025, a 50% growth. Among these, the US leads with 8 aircraft, while Turkey and Italy each have 1, indicating operations remain highly concentrated in the US market. According to the 2026-05 monthly report, US business aviation departures in May reached 256,575, accounting for 68.57% of the global total, confirming its foundational position in the large-cabin business jet segment. Additional industry data shows that in Q1 2026, G700/G800 flight volume in the China market jumped from 26 flights to 86 flights (+230.8%), rising in ranking from 6th to 3rd.
Impact: New aircraft production ramp-up combined with tight pre-owned Gulfstream supply will continue to constrain the delivery pace. Asia-Pacific demand—particularly from China and South Korea—is climbing rapidly, reshaping the global distribution landscape for ultra-long-range business jets.
Recommendation: OEMs and regional FBOs should complete bookings for large-cabin aircraft maintenance and parking resources at key Asia-Pacific airports before Q3 2026 to lock in capacity in advance. Brokers should closely track pre-owned G650/G700 listing trends in the second half of 2026 to seize matchmaking windows in this supply-constrained market.