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Market Snapshot 17 - 23 August 2026

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Top Airports by Takeoffs & Landings

For the week of 17–23 August 2026, business aviation activity showed a mixed pattern across major airports in APAC, the Americas, and EMEA. Singapore remained the busiest airport in APAC, while New York continued to lead the Americas despite a sizeable week-on-week decline. In EMEA, Nice retained the top position, while several major European hubs, including Amsterdam, Geneva, Paris, and Rome, recorded strong weekly growth.

 

 

Key Weekly Insights

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Top week-over-week movers

Weekly growth was strongest at selected airports in APAC and EMEA. New Delhi recorded the largest increase among the major airports tracked, rising 63.83% WoW to 154 movements. Amsterdam followed with a 52.97% increase, while Geneva climbed 39.66%. Hanoi also maintained strong momentum, rising 23.81%, and Rome increased 23.20%.

  • New Delhi (VIDP): +63.83% WoW
  • Amsterdam (EHAM): +52.97% WoW
  • Geneva (LSGG): +39.66% WoW
  • Hanoi (VVNB): +23.81% WoW
  • Rome (LIRA): +23.20% WoW
  • Paris (LFPB): +22.05% WoW
  • Shanghai (ZSSS): +20.97% WoW
  • Bangkok (VTBD): +19.35% WoW
  • Washington (KIAD): +18.37% WoW
  • San Jose (KSJC): +16.84% WoW

Largest week-over-week declines

The sharpest weekly contraction was recorded in Palma, down 22.53%, followed by Nantucket at -19.45% and Almaty at -18.18%. New York remained the Americas' busiest airport but declined 14.32% from the previous week, while summer destinations including Bodrum and Olbia also recorded double-digit decreases.

  • Palma (LEPA): -22.53% WoW
  • Nantucket (KACK): -19.45% WoW
  • Almaty (UAAA): -18.18% WoW
  • Hong Kong (VHHH): -16.53% WoW
  • Bodrum (LTFE): -14.79% WoW
  • New York (KTEB): -14.32% WoW
  • Bangalore (VOBG): -14.08% WoW
  • Olbia (LIEO): -14.01% WoW
  • Miami (KOPF): -11.95% WoW
  • Jakarta (WIII): -10.34% WoW


Strongest year-over-year growth

Year-over-year growth remained particularly strong in APAC. Hanoi more than doubled its activity from the corresponding week last year, increasing 143.75% YoY. Astana and Taipei also recorded growth above 50%. In the Americas, Santa Ana led with a 46.05% increase, while Mykonos and Amsterdam were among the strongest performers in EMEA.

  • Hanoi (VVNB): +143.75% YoY
  • Astana (UACC): +58.06% YoY
  • Taipei (RCSS): +51.72% YoY
  • Santa Ana (KSNA): +46.05% YoY
  • Jakarta (WIHH): +28.81% YoY
  • Mykonos (LGMK): +28.30% YoY
  • Houston (KHOU): +28.19% YoY
  • Amsterdam (EHAM): +24.12% YoY
  • Singapore (WSSL): +23.23% YoY
  • Westhampton Beach (KFOK): +23.00% YoY

 

Largest year-over-year declines

The steepest annual declines were concentrated across selected APAC and EMEA airports. Bangkok recorded the largest decrease at -34.51% YoY, followed by Cannes at -20.61% and Hong Kong at -18.55%. Several airports nevertheless showed contrasting short-term momentum, with Bangkok rising strongly week over week despite remaining below last year's level.

  • Bangkok (VTBD): -34.51% YoY
  • Cannes (LFMD): -20.61% YoY
  • Hong Kong (VHHH): -18.55% YoY
  • London (EGKB): -15.94% YoY
  • Almaty (UAAA): -14.29% YoY
  • New Delhi (VIDP): -13.97% YoY
  • Milan (LIML): -13.81% YoY
  • Denver (KAPA): -13.68% YoY
  • Ahmedabad (VAAH): -12.90% YoY
  • Bodrum (LTFE): -12.14% YoY

Busiest Airports by Region

Region Busiest Airport Total Flights WoW YoY
Americas New York (KTEB) 1,968 -14.32% +5.30%
APAC Singapore (WSSL) 191 +3.24% +23.23%
EMEA Nice (LFMN) 930 -1.27% -5.78%



Americas

Top 5 Airports by Operations

Rank Airport City Flights WoW YoY
1 KTEB New York 1,968 -14.32% +5.30%
2 KDAL Dallas 1,290 -4.52% +1.98%
3 KHPN Westchester 1,086 -1.72% +10.03%
4 KVNY Los Angeles 1,081 +3.35% -5.18%
5 KIAD Washington 986 +18.37% +5.57%

Regional highlight: New York remained the busiest airport in the Americas despite a 14.32% WoW decline. Washington recorded the strongest weekly growth among the top five, rising 18.37%, while Westchester posted the strongest YoY increase at 10.03%.

 

APAC

Top 5 Airports by Operations

Rank Airport City Flights WoW YoY
1 WSSL Singapore 191 +3.24% +23.23%
2 VABB Mumbai 162 -8.47% +11.72%
3 VIDP New Delhi 154 +63.83% -13.97%
4 VHHH Hong Kong 101 -16.53% -18.55%
5 YSBK Sydney 95 -4.04% +18.75%

Regional highlight: Singapore retained the top position in APAC with 191 flights, supported by growth both WoW and YoY. New Delhi was the standout weekly mover, surging 63.83% WoW, while Singapore recorded the strongest YoY growth among the top five at 23.23%.

 

EMEA

Top 5 Airports by Operations

Rank Airport City Flights WoW YoY
1 LFMN Nice 930 -1.27% -5.78%
2 LIEO Olbia 749 -14.01% +1.35%
3 LFPB Paris 714 +22.05% +12.62%
4 LSGG Geneva 574 +39.66% -1.54%
5 LEIB Ibiza 555 -10.19% +11.45%

Regional highlight: Nice remained EMEA's busiest airport with 930 flights, despite a slight weekly decline. Geneva recorded the strongest WoW growth at 39.66%, while Paris stood out with positive momentum across both periods, up 22.05% WoW and 12.62% YoY.

Top City Pairs by Most Popular Routes

 

Americas 

Rank City Pair Flights WoW YoY
1 Las Vegas ⇄ Los Angeles 158 +21.54% +33.90%
2 Dallas ⇄ Houston 155 +16.54% +2.65%
3 Austin ⇄ Dallas 108 +3.85% +2.86%
4 Los Angeles ⇄ San Jose 99 +90.38% +65.00%
5 Austin ⇄ Houston 92 +1.10% +35.29%
6 New York ⇄ Westhampton Beach 82 +32.26% +121.62%
7 Nantucket ⇄ New York 80 -17.53% +12.68%
8 Brasilia ⇄ Sao Paulo 75 +15.38% +13.64%
9 New York ⇄ Washington 74 +25.42% +32.14%
10 Nantucket ⇄ Westchester 73 -13.10% +55.32%

Notable movement: Las Vegas ⇄ Los Angeles became the busiest route in the Americas with 158 flights, while Los Angeles ⇄ San Jose recorded the strongest weekly growth among the top 10 at +90.38% WoW. New York ⇄ Westhampton Beach posted the strongest YoY increase at +121.62%.


APAC

Rank City Pair Flights WoW YoY
1 Jakarta ⇄ Singapore 41 +2.50% +10.81%
2 Mumbai ⇄ New Delhi 32 +45.45% +28.00%
3 Kuala Lumpur ⇄ Singapore 29 +61.11% +52.63%
4 Ahmedabad ⇄ Mumbai 19 +11.76% -5.00%
5 Da Nang ⇄ Hanoi 18 -41.94% +800.00%
6 Bali ⇄ Jakarta 17 +30.77% +240.00%
7 Hanoi ⇄ Ho Chi Minh City 16 +45.45% +166.67%
8 Perth ⇄ Shire Of Broome 15 -34.78% 0.00%
9 Dubbo ⇄ Sydney 14 -22.22% -26.32%
10 Newcastle ⇄ Sydney 13 +18.18% +85.71%

Notable movement: Jakarta ⇄ Singapore remained APAC’s busiest route with 41 flights. Kuala Lumpur ⇄ Singapore recorded the strongest weekly growth among the top 10 at +61.11% WoW, while Da Nang ⇄ Hanoi remained far above last year’s level at +800.00% YoY, despite a sharp weekly decline.

 

Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)

Rank City Pair Flights WoW YoY
1 Bodrum ⇄ Istanbul 94 +20.51% +1.08%
2 London ⇄ Nice 75 -6.25% -23.47%
3 Abuja ⇄ Lagos 73 +4.29% -34.23%
4 Nice ⇄ Paris 68 +36.00% +4.62%
5 Nice ⇄ Olbia 56 -35.63% +5.66%
6 Milan ⇄ Olbia 54 +3.85% -28.00%
7 London ⇄ Paris 49 +2.08% +6.52%
8 London ⇄ Olbia 44 -12.00% +10.00%
9 Ibiza ⇄ London 42 +7.69% +13.51%
10 Geneva ⇄ Paris 40 +150.00% +48.15%

Notable movement: Bodrum ⇄ Istanbul ranked as EMEA’s busiest route with 94 flights, up 20.51% WoW. Geneva ⇄ Paris was the standout growth route, surging 150.00% WoW, while London ⇄ Nice remained the second-busiest route despite declines both WoW and YoY.

Top Operators by Flight Volume

Reporting Periods

  • Current Week: 17 - 23 August 2026
  • Previous Week: 10 - 16 August 2026

Americas

Rank Operator Flights Previous Week
1 NetJets Aviation, Inc. 7,697 7,622
2 Flexjet, LLC 3,174 3,273
3 flyExclusive 787 825
4 Executive Jet Management, Inc. 736 851
5 Wheels Up Partners LLC 620 601
6 Vista Jet US 618 699
7 Solairus Aviation 538 543
8 Jet Linx Aviation, LLC 464 532
9 AirSprint 425 455
10 Airshare 351 435



APAC

Rank Operator Flights Previous Week
1 Vista Jet Ltd 89 87
2 Air Link Pty Limited 83 81
3 Royal Flying Doctor Service 68 78
4 Deer Jet (Beijing) Co., Ltd. 43 37
5 Vietstar Airlines 41 43
6 Tag Aviation Asia 34 39
7 Lily Jet 33 44
8 Pel-Air Aviation 31 50
9 Sinojet (Beijing) Company Ltd 30 25
10 Club One Air 28 12

 

Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)

Rank Operator Flights Previous Week
1 NetJets Europe 1,302 1,346
2 Vista Jet Ltd 967 926
3 Flexjet, LLC 250 237
4 Air X 178 187
5 Avcon Jet AG 175 186
6 ProAir Aviation GmbH 173 184
7 Jetfly Aviation SA 171 144
8 GlobeAir AG 169 184
9 Platoon Aviation 143 140
10 Jet Stream 116 99

Top Aircraft Models by Flight Hours

 

Americas

Rank Aircraft Model Flight Hours
1 Challenger 300 Series (300/350/3500) 7,834.36
2 Phenom 300 7,373.21
3 Citation Latitude 5,501.59
4 Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ 4,375.60
5 Citation CJ3 3,334.25
6 Challenger 600 Series (600/601/604/605/650) 3,287.10
7 Citation Longitude 2,161.23
8 Citation X 2,142.34
9 Hawker 800 Series 1,918.31
10 Gulfstream G550 1,895.30

 

APAC

Rank Aircraft Model Flight Hours
1 Gulfstream G650ER 390.56
2 Global 6000 355.66
3 Challenger 600 Series (600/601/604/605/650) 346.49
4 Global 7500 319.92
5 Legacy 600 Series (600/650/650E) 316.21
6 Gulfstream G550 308.71
7 Gulfstream G450 175.38
8 Pilatus PC-24 165.65
9 Citation Mustang 143.66
10 Gulfstream G650 140.33

 

Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)

Rank Aircraft Model Flight Hours
1 Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ 1,782.30
2 Phenom 300 1,614.96
3 Challenger 300 Series (300/350/3500) 1,546.00
4 Challenger 600 Series (600/601/604/605/650) 1,477.24
5 Global 6000 1,302.19
6 Legacy 600 Series (600/650/650E) 1,172.77
7 Pilatus PC-24 969.17
8 Citation Latitude 852.12
9 Gulfstream G650ER 754.86
10 Global 7500 730.30

Top Weekly Movers in Business Aviation Activity

This section highlights the fastest-growing markets, routes, and operators based on week-over-week flight activity growth.

Reporting Periods

  • Current Week: 17 - 23 August 2026
  • Previous Week: 10 - 16 August 2026

 

Fastest-Growing City Pairs

Americas
Rank City Pair Flights Previous Week WoW Growth
1 Brasilia ⇄ Rio De Janeiro 26 7 +271.43%
2 Los Angeles ⇄ Westhampton Beach 27 10 +170.00%
3 Dallas ⇄ Scottsdale 24 9 +166.67%
4 Cancun ⇄ Mexico City 24 9 +166.67%
5 Kansas City ⇄ Wichita 29 11 +163.64%


APAC
Rank City Pair Flights Previous Week WoW Growth
1 Kuala Lumpur ⇄ Singapore 29 18 +61.11%
2 Bangalore ⇄ Chennai 11 7 +57.14%
3 Bangalore ⇄ New Delhi 11 7 +57.14%
4 Hanoi ⇄ Quy Nhon 12 8 +50.00%
5 Hanoi ⇄ Ho Chi Minh City 16 11 +45.45%

 
Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)
Rank City Pair Flights Previous Week WoW Growth
1 Geneva ⇄ Zurich 25 9 +177.78%
2 Geneva ⇄ Paris 40 16 +150.00%
3 Istanbul ⇄ London 16 7 +128.57%
4 Cannes ⇄ Nice 16 8 +100.00%
5 Figari ⇄ Paris 18 9 +100.00%


 

Fastest-Growing Operators

Americas
Rank Operator Flights Previous Week Growth
1 IFL Group Inc. 49 31 +58.06%
2 Jet 1 73 52 +40.38%
3 Exec 1 Aviation, Inc. 67 49 +36.73%
4 Flightworks 54 40 +35.00%
5 Maxair 75 56 +33.93%
 
APAC
Rank Operator Flights Previous Week Growth
1 Club One Air 28 12 +133.33%
2 Seletar Jet Charter 22 12 +83.33%
3 JetSetGo Aviation Services Pvt Ltd 20 14 +42.86%
4 Jet Aviation Business Jets AG 14 10 +40.00%
5 Qatar Executive 22 17 +29.41%
 
Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)
Rank Operator Flights Previous Week Growth
1 Empire Aviation Group 56 29 +93.10%
2 Union Aviation 47 28 +67.86%
3 Arrow Aviation Ltd. 52 31 +67.74%
4 Jet Story 62 39 +58.97%
5 Blackbird Air A/S 49 31 +58.06%

 


 

Fastest-Growing Cities (Departures)

Americas
Rank City Flights Previous Week Growth
1 Winston Salem 62 19 +226.32%
2 Waukesha 53 21 +152.38%
3 Champaign 37 18 +105.56%
4 Mobile 67 36 +86.11%
5 South Bend 83 45 +84.44%


APAC
Rank City Flights Previous Week Growth
1 New Delhi 76 49 +55.10%
2 Shanghai 46 30 +53.33%
3 Hyderabad 32 25 +28.00%
4 Hanoi 39 31 +25.81%
5 Bangkok 40 32 +25.00%
 
Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)
Rank City Flights Previous Week Growth
1 Dortmund 28 15 +86.67%
2 Venice 81 46 +76.09%
3 Palermo 31 19 +63.16%
4 Split-Dalmatia County 37 23 +60.87%
5 Bologna 32 20 +60.00%
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