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Argus Sees Business Aircraft Ops Ticking Up in 2025

Argus forecasts a 0.2% gain in business aircraft flights in North America

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By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

January 28, 2025

Business aircraft activity in North America is expected to inch up slightly this year, with Argus International estimating a 0.2% gain. In its just-released 2024 Business Aviation Review, the industry analyst and safety expert forecast that North America will see 3.4 million business aircraft flights in 2025, up from 3.1 million flights in 2024. Globally, business aircraft accounted for 4.8 million flights last year.

Argus anticipates that most months—seven out of 12—will see improved numbers with the first half of the year culminating in a 0.1% gain and the second half a 0.3% uptick. However, Argus predicted that January may see the biggest surge, with a 5.2% improvement, followed by the biggest dip of 3.8% in February.

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