Global Aircraft Utilization Insights

Global Aircraft Utilization Insights 🏆 Citation Latitude Holds #1 Cessna's Citation Latitude retains the global utilization lead at 51.60%, ahead of Embraer's Praetor 500 at 47.84%. April's 30-day month moderated rates from March's elevated levels (when 31 days inflated daily utilization), but the rankings remain broadly stable.

🇧🇷 Embraer Top-10 Dominance Embraer places 5 models in the Top 10: Praetor 500 (#2), Phenom 300 (#5), Legacy 600 Series (#8), Praetor 600 (#9), and Legacy 500 Series (#10). The Brazilian manufacturer's broad portfolio across light, midsize, and super-midsize cabins drives its leadership in utilization rankings.

📊 Fleet Size vs. Utilization The Challenger 300 Series shows solid utilization (38.50%) with the largest fleet (834 aircraft) in the Top 10. High utilization on a large fleet indicates strong market demand and efficient deployment, even as April activity moderated from March's seasonal peak.

🚀 Citation VI Niche Strength The Citation VI ranks #7 with 38.00% utilization despite only 20 aircraft in the global fleet. This concentrated utilization pattern indicates dedicated operator commitment to a small but consistently active legacy fleet, validating the model's continued role in regional missions.

Brand Representation in Top 10 Cessna 3 Models Embraer 5 Models Bombardier 2 Models Gulfstream 0 Models Fleet Size Distribution (Top 5 by Aircraft Count) Challenger 300 Series(300/350/3500) 38.50% 834 Phenom 300 41.56% 682

Citation Latitude 51.60% 292 Legacy 600 Series 35.98% 179 Legacy 500 Series 34.72% 96 Average Utilization by Aircraft Category Super Midsize 47.2% Latitude, Longitude Light Jet 41.6% Phenom 300 Midsize 41.3% Praetor 500, Legacy 500