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Regional Flight Range Breakdown — January 2026

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Regional Flight Range Breakdown — January 2026 North America Short 106,517 YoY -3.08% MoM -12.41% Medium 89,127 YoY +0.08% MoM -5.98% Long 5,707 YoY +7.13% MoM -0.47% Europe Short 19,828 YoY -4.05% MoM -5.42% Medium 9,462

YoY +4.04% MoM -3.34% Long 2,139 YoY +8.03% MoM -2.55% Rest of World Short 17,835 YoY +22.69% MoM -17.79% Medium 10,327 YoY +13.32% MoM -9.95% Long 2,591 YoY +12.12% MoM -4.74% Year-over-Year Growth Comparison by Region and Flight Type

Region Short-Haul YoY Medium-Haul YoY Long-Haul YoY Trend Summary North America -3.08% +0.08% +7.13% Long-haul leading Europe -4.05% +4.04% +8.03% Intercontinental growth Rest of World +22.69% +13.32% +12.12% Strongest expansion

Key Regional Insight Rest of World demonstrates exceptional YoY growth across all segments, with short-haul leading at +22.69%. However, all regions show negative MoM changes reflecting January seasonal trough. North America and Europe show short-haul YoY declines while medium and long-haul grow, indicating structural shift toward longer missions. Europe’s long-haul +8.03% confirms sustained intercontinental demand.

North America Analysis North American operations in January 2026 reflect a clear seasonal downturn compounded by a structural shift in flight range mix. Short-haul declined both YoY (-3.08%) and MoM (-12.41%), marking the steepest regional contraction in the segment. Medium-haul was near-flat YoY (+0.08%) with a -5.98% MoM decline, while long-haul posted the strongest YoY gain at +7.13% with a minimal MoM dip of just -0.47%.

This divergence between short-haul weakness and long-haul resilience underscores a continuing trend: operators are consolidating shorter regional trips while sustaining intercontinental mission demand. The January seasonal trough compressed all segments MoM, but the severity gradient—steepest in short-haul, shallowest in long-haul—confirms that premium long-range operations remain structurally insulated from seasonal patterns.

Europe Analysis European business aviation in January 2026 experienced broad-based MoM declines across all segments, consistent with the post-holiday seasonal pullback. Short-haul fell -5.42% MoM and -4.05% YoY, extending the persistent contraction in regional European flights observed in prior months. Medium-haul posted a solid +4.04% YoY gain despite a -3.34% MoM decline, and long-haul grew +8.03% YoY with the mildest MoM contraction at -2.55%.

Europe’s pattern reinforces the structural narrative: short-haul continues to face headwinds from competitive commercial alternatives and cost pressures, while medium and long-haul segments benefit from sustained corporate demand for intra-European and intercontinental connectivity. The +8.03% long-haul YoY growth confirms that intercontinental business travel out of European hubs remains robust despite seasonal softness.

Rest of World Analysis Rest of World maintained its position as the fastest-growing region in January 2026, with all three segments posting double-digit YoY gains: short-haul at +22.69%, medium-haul at +13.32%, and long-haul at +12.12%. However, unlike November when ROW showed positive MoM momentum, January brought MoM declines across the board—short-haul fell -17.79%, medium-haul -9.95%, and long-haul -4.74%.

The January MoM reversal reflects seasonal normalization following the Q4 peak in Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific markets. Despite this cyclical pullback, the underlying YoY trajectory remains the strongest globally, driven by fleet expansion, new route development, and increasing adoption of business aviation across emerging markets. The long-haul segment’s comparatively modest MoM decline (-4.74%) suggests that international connectivity from ROW hubs continues to build structural momentum.

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