Rest of World Monthly Flight Activity

05. Rest of World Monthly Flight Activity Regional Flight Activity Analysis | Departure-Based Statistics Note: Flight counts based on departure location. Includes Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa, South America, and Oceania regions.

Jan 2026 Departures 30,804 -14.24% MoM YTD Volume 30,804 11.7% of Global Monthly Average 30,804 Peak Month 2025 Dec: 35,917 2025 High Rest of World Monthly Business Jet Departures Trend (Jan 2025 – Jan 2026) 38K 34.5K 31K 27.5K 24K JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN'26 26.0K 25.2K 29.3K 31.1K 30.3K 29.1K 29.3K 32.2K 30.4K 33.0K 33.4K 35.9K 30.8K

January Performance Analysis The Rest of World region recorded 30,804 business jet departures in January 2026, a -14.24% sequential decline from December 2025's 35,917 flights. Despite this notable MoM contraction, the year-over-year comparison reveals a strong +18.57% growth versus January 2025's 25,981 flights, underscoring the region's structural expansion trajectory.

The region contributed 11.7% of global departures, nearly matching Europe's 11.9% share. This convergence signals continued market maturation in emerging aviation markets, particularly in the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.

Regional Breakdown Middle East: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia maintained elevated traffic driven by tourism momentum and business travel. Riyadh's growing prominence as a business aviation hub continues to reshape regional dynamics.

Asia-Pacific: Chinese operations showed recovery with increased corporate utilization. Indian business aviation demonstrated continued growth with 2,885 departures, reflecting rising domestic wealth and corporate demand. Singapore and Hong Kong maintained hub status.

South America: Brazil led with 8,138 flights (3.09% global share), benefiting from agricultural export cycles and corporate travel. Mexican operations contributed 8,488 flights, ranking as the global #2 country. Africa: Nigerian and South African markets provided stable contributions, with mining and resource sector traffic supporting operations.

Growth Trajectory The ROW region's 13-month trend shows consistent upward momentum, with December 2025's 35,917 departures setting a new monthly record. January 2026's 30,804 flights, while down from this peak, still represents significant YoY growth. The region's structural expansion continues as infrastructure investments mature and new fleet deliveries enter service across Middle Eastern and Asian markets.