The business aviation market continues to show strong resilience despite wider economic pressure, with flight activity and both new and pre-owned aircraft demand holding firm. For operators and analysts, this stability signals confidence as the industry moves towards 2026, a period expected to bring renewed fleet investment and sustained global utilisation.

Flight hours across North America and Europe remain above pre-pandemic levels, supported by consistent corporate travel, charter demand and a steady return of international operations. Utilisation is not only stable but increasingly diversified, driven by corporate shuttles, cross-border travel and continued uptake from first-time charter users. This broad demand base helps protect the sector from short-term economic shifts.

On the acquisition side, OEM orderbooks remain strong with extended lead times for large cabin aircraft. Demand is fuelled by fleet renewal, new flagship models and a growing focus on efficiency. In the pre-owned market, inventory has improved slightly but remains tight enough to support stable valuations, particularly for well-maintained aircraft.

As the industry heads into 2026, this steady footing is expected to support further modernisation, expansion of fractional programmes and continued investment in technology and sustainability.

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