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Argus: Biz Aircraft Activity Climbs in 47 U.S. States in 2025
Florida, Texas, and California led in activity
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Florida, Texas, and California led business aircraft operations in North America last year, helping to drive the region to a 3.4% year-over-year gain, according to Argus International’s 2025 Business Aviation Review.

Citing its TraqPak data, Argus noted that 47 out of the 50 states logged increased activity in 2025, with the largest yearly increase occurring in Rhode Island, which was up by 20% YOY. Kentucky marked the largest decline, down 1.9%. Michigan and Maine were the only other states to see a dip in activity, falling 0.7% and 0.4%, respectively.