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.

Apr 2026 Departures 28,582 -11.67% MoM YTD Volume (Jan-Apr) 109,697 11.44% of Global YoY Change -4.77% vs Apr 2025 Peak Month 2025 Dec: 34,799 2025 High Rest of World Monthly Business Jet Departures Trend (Apr 2025 – Apr 2026)

16K 21K 26K 31K 36K APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN'26 FEB'26 MAR'26 APR'26 30.0K 29.3K 28.2K 28.4K 31.4K 29.4K 31.9K 32.4K 34.8K 29.9K 18.9K 32.4K 28.6K April Performance Analysis Rest of World recorded 28,582 business jet departures in April 2026, a -11.67% sequential decline from March 2026's 32,357 flights. Year-over-year, the region contracted -4.77% against April 2025's 30,014 departures. The pullback was milder than NA (-23.81%) or EU (-34.09%), reflecting ROW's relatively flatter monthly pattern and lower exposure to Northern Hemisphere Easter effects.

The region's 11.44% global share rose from March's 9.82%, partially benefiting from the steeper declines in NA and EU. ROW's relative resilience reflects the diverse geographic composition spanning South America, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa, where seasonal drivers vary independently of Northern Hemisphere cycles.

Seasonal Pattern Recognition The 13-month trend shows Rest of World seasonality differs from Northern Hemisphere patterns: Dec 2025's 34,799 departures marked the annual peak. April 2026's 28,582 sits below April 2025's 30,014, signaling a modest YoY softening. The region's narrower seasonal range (18.9K-34.8K) makes month-to-month variations less dramatic than for NA or EU.

Market Dynamics Brazil led ROW activity with 8,179 departures (3.27% global share), followed by Mexico (6,901, 2.76%) and India (2,520, 1.01%). South American markets remained relatively stable as post-Carnival activity continued. Middle Eastern operations moderated from March's elevated levels, while Asia-Pacific markets including India, Australia, and Singapore showed mixed trends.

The region's diverse geographic composition means April benefits from offsetting seasonal effects — Southern Hemisphere autumn travel offsetting Northern Hemisphere softness, and stable Middle Eastern activity providing a steady contribution. This diversification explains ROW's relatively muted MoM contraction compared to NA and EU.

May Outlook May 2025's 29,266 baseline establishes the next YoY benchmark. YTD Jan-Apr 2026 stands at 109,697 flights, +1.76% above Jan-Apr 2025's 107,797, providing a positive cushion. The region's structural growth trajectory remains intact, with summer Northern Hemisphere demand historically supporting steady ROW activity through Q2.