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. Rest of World includes South America, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and all other regions.

Feb 2026 Departures 19,626 -36.50% MoM YTD Volume 50,534 9.29% of Global YoY Change -22.24% vs Feb 2025 Peak Month 2025 Dec: 36,012 2025 High Rest of World Monthly Business Jet Departures Trend (Feb 2025 – Feb 2026) 39K 33K 27K 21K 15K FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN'26 FEB'26 25.2K 29.2K 31.1K 30.3K 29.1K 29.3K 32.3K 30.4K 33.1K 33.5K 36.0K 30.9K 19.6K

February Performance Analysis Rest of World recorded 19,626 business jet departures in February 2026, a pronounced -36.50% sequential decline from January 2026's 30,908 flights. Year-over-year, the region contracted -22.24% against February 2025's 25,239 departures. This represents the steepest regional decline, with February's volume marking the lowest monthly total in the 14-month tracking period.

The region's global share contracted sharply from January's 11.66% to 9.29%, reflecting disproportionate demand weakness in Rest of World markets relative to North America and Europe during February. Seasonal Pattern Recognition

The 13-month trend shows Rest of World seasonality differs from Northern Hemisphere patterns: December 2025's 36,012 departures marked the annual peak, driven by Southern Hemisphere summer and year-end travel. February typically represents a seasonal transition point, though 2026's sharp decline significantly exceeds historical norms.

Market Dynamics The February decline was broad-based across sub-regions. South American markets (Brazil, Argentina) experienced post-Carnival demand normalization compounded by seasonal effects. Middle Eastern activity (Dubai, Saudi Arabia) moderated after the winter high season. Asia-Pacific operations showed relatively more resilience, though still contracting from January levels.

The region's diverse geographic composition means multiple seasonal cycles overlap — Southern Hemisphere summer winding down, Middle Eastern peak season concluding, and Asian markets experiencing Lunar New Year effects. This convergence of seasonal troughs may partially explain February's outsized decline.

March Outlook March projections anticipate recovery toward 25,000-28,000 departures as Southern Hemisphere autumn travel resumes and Middle Eastern activity stabilizes. March 2025 recorded 29,230 departures, establishing the YoY comparison baseline. The region's structural growth trajectory remains intact despite February's disruption.