North America Top Operators

55. North America Top Operators Regional Operator Rankings | February 2026 Note: Rankings based on departure flights within North America. Market share calculated as percentage of regional total. Top 10 Combined Share 28.38%

of Regional Total Top 3 Share 20.12% High Concentration #1 Operator NetJets 12.17% Share Market Structure Fractional-Led Top 2 Combined: 18.08% Top 10 Operators by Market Share 1 Netjets Aviation, Inc. 12.17% 2 Flexjet, LLC

5.91% 3 Executive Jet Management, Inc. 2.04% 4 Vista Jet US 1.72% 5 Solairus Aviation 1.47% 6 flyExclusive 1.33% 7 Jet Linx Aviation, LLC 1.09% 8 Wheels Up Partners Llc 1.01% 9 Airshare 0.97% 10 Baker Aviation, LLC 0.67% Market Concentration

28.4% Top 10 Share Top 3 Operators 20.12% of Region Rank 4-10 8.26% of Region Other Operators 71.62% of Region Key Finding NetJets Aviation maintains its commanding market leadership with 12.17% regional share in February 2026, though the gap to second-place Flexjet (5.91%) narrowed compared to January as seasonal contraction affects fractional volumes more evenly. The Top 3 operators collectively control 20.12% of North American departures, with Executive Jet Management holding third position. February's shorter month and typical winter softness compress overall activity, while the remaining 71.62% reflects a highly fragmented charter and corporate flight department landscape with greater dispersion than January.

Market Leadership: NetJets Aviation leads with 12.17% market share, maintaining its position as the clear North American leader with 18,204 flights in February. The fractional giant's share reflects typical February seasonal contraction from January's post-holiday recovery. Flexjet follows with 5.91%, maintaining a strong but distant second place with 8,847 flights.

Mid-Tier Balance: Operators ranked 4-10 represent 8.26% combined share, with competitive positioning from Vista Jet US (1.72%) through Baker Aviation (0.67%). Executive Jet Management's continued third position with 3,049 flights reflects sustained aircraft management demand as corporations maintain outsourced flight department operations through the winter months.

Fractional-Led Structure: The top two fractional operators combine for 18.08% market share, reinforcing structural dominance of fractional ownership models in North American business aviation. February's seasonal softness affects both operators proportionally, preserving the established competitive hierarchy while overall volumes contract from January levels.

Market Fragmentation: While top 10 operators control 28.38% of departures, the remaining 71.62% is distributed among hundreds of smaller charter companies and corporate flight departments. February's contraction pattern shows the largest operators experiencing volume declines alongside the broader market, with the shorter month and winter weather contributing to reduced activity across all segments.