| Light Jet | 16,060 | 51.09% |
| Midsize Jet | 5,299 | 16.86% |
| Ultra Long Range | 5,147 | 16.37% |
| Heavy Jet | 4,549 | 14.47% |
| VIP Airliner | 380 | 1.21% |
34. Europe Aircraft Type Distribution Flight Segments by Aircraft Category | January 2026 31,435 Total Departures 51.09% Light Jet Share 5 Aircraft Categories Flight Distribution by Aircraft Type Light Jet 16,060 51.09% Midsize Jet
5,299 16.86% Ultra Long Range 5,147 16.37% Heavy Jet 4,549 14.47% VIP Airliner 380 1.21% 31.4K Total Flights Light Jet 16,060 flights • 51.09% share Midsize Jet 5,299 flights • 16.86% share Ultra Long Range 5,147 flights • 16.37% share
Heavy Jet 4,549 flights • 14.47% share VIP Airliner 380 flights • 1.21% share 📊 Market Insight Europe shows a distinct fleet mix compared to North America: Light Jets dominate even more strongly (51.09% vs 45.47%), but Ultra Long Range aircraft rank third (16.37% vs 9.20% in NA), reflecting Europe's role as a gateway for intercontinental travel to Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The higher VIP Airliner share (1.21% vs 0.10%) indicates greater demand for large-cabin government and corporate shuttle operations connecting European capitals.
AVI-GO, “Europe Aircraft Type Distribution — January 2026 Business Aviation Analytics Report”. https://ai.avi-go.com/news/ai-news-center/reports/2026-01/51
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