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Top Airports by Takeoffs & Landings
For the week of 26 October–1 November 2026, business aviation activity showed mixed trends across major airports in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. New York (KTEB) remained the busiest airport in the Americas with 3,355 movements, despite an 11.10% WoW decline. Paris (LFPB) led EMEA with 697 movements, although activity fell 42.63% WoW. In APAC, Mumbai (VABB) maintained its lead with 229 movements, followed by Singapore (WSSL) with 210 and New Delhi (VIDP) with 202 movements.
Key Weekly Insights
Top week-over-week movers
Ho Chi Minh City (VVTS) recorded the strongest weekly growth at 81.40%, followed by Fort Lauderdale (KFLL) at 50.08% and Phoenix (KPHX) at 44.10%. Sydney (YSSY) also posted a 44.00% increase, while Ahmedabad (VAAH) grew by 32.31%. These gains reflect increased activity across selected airports in APAC and the Americas.
- Ho Chi Minh City (VVTS): +81.40% WoW
- Fort Lauderdale (KFLL): +50.08% WoW
- Phoenix (KPHX): +44.10% WoW
- Sydney (YSSY): +44.00% WoW
- Ahmedabad (VAAH): +32.31% WoW
- Mexico City (MMTO): +29.66% WoW
- Melbourne (YMEN): +26.67% WoW
- Lagos (DNMM): +22.80% WoW
- Pune (VAPO): +20.75% WoW
- Abuja (DNAA): +15.50% WoW
Largest week-over-week declines
Paris (LFPB) recorded the steepest weekly decline at 42.63%, with movements falling from 1,215 to 697. Chicago (KMDW) followed with a 26.03% decline, while Las Vegas (KLAS) dropped 25.02%. Shanghai (ZSSS) and Nashville (KBNA) also experienced notable reductions compared with the previous week.
- Paris (LFPB): -42.63% WoW
- Chicago (KMDW): -26.03% WoW
- Las Vegas (KLAS): -25.02% WoW
- Shanghai (ZSSS): -24.74% WoW
- Nashville (KBNA): -22.40% WoW
- Jakarta (WIHH): -21.50% WoW
- Milan (LIML): -19.67% WoW
- Tokyo (RJTT): -18.37% WoW
- Athens (LGAV): -17.84% WoW
- Zurich (LSZH): -16.29% WoW
Strongest year-over-year growth
Beijing (ZBAD) led annual growth with a 615.38% increase, rising from 13 to 93 movements. Chennai (VOMM) followed with 509.09% growth, while Ho Chi Minh City (VVTS) increased by 310.53%. Atlanta (KPDK) also recorded significant growth at 244.55%, reaching 1,044 movements. Several of these exceptional percentage gains reflect relatively low activity during the corresponding week in 2025.
- Beijing (ZBAD): +615.38% YoY
- Chennai (VOMM): +509.09% YoY
- Ho Chi Minh City (VVTS): +310.53% YoY
- Atlanta (KPDK): +244.55% YoY
- Phoenix (KPHX): +136.67% YoY
- Abuja (DNAA): +127.01% YoY
- Sydney (YSBK): +54.84% YoY
- Pune (VAPO): +48.84% YoY
- Ahmedabad (VAAH): +48.28% YoY
- Bangkok (VTBD): +44.16% YoY
Largest year-over-year declines
Melbourne (YMEN) recorded the sharpest annual decline at 52.80%, with movements decreasing from 161 to 76. Tokyo (RJAA) followed with a 27.50% drop, while Shanghai (ZSSS) declined by 26.26%. Dubai (OMDW) and Geneva (LSGG) also registered lower activity compared with the same week in 2025.
- Melbourne (YMEN): -52.80% YoY
- Tokyo (RJAA): -27.50% YoY
- Shanghai (ZSSS): -26.26% YoY
- Dubai (OMDW): -25.56% YoY
- Geneva (LSGG): -17.23% YoY
- London (EGGW): -16.63% YoY
- Milan (LIML): -16.34% YoY
- Paris (LFPB): -12.55% YoY
- Sydney (YSSY): -10.00% YoY
- Madrid (LEMD): -7.88% YoY
Busiest Airports by Region
|
Region |
Busiest Airport |
Total Flights |
WoW |
YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Americas |
New York (KTEB) |
3,355 |
-11.10% |
+32.24% |
|
EMEA |
Paris (LFPB) |
697 |
-42.63% |
-12.55% |
|
APAC |
Mumbai (VABB) |
229 |
-10.20% |
+19.90% |
Americas
Top 5 Airports by Operations
|
Rank |
Airport |
City |
Flights |
WoW |
YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
KTEB |
New York |
3,355 |
-11.10% |
+32.24% |
|
2 |
KDAL |
Dallas |
1,559 |
-6.70% |
-0.19% |
|
3 |
KIAD |
Washington |
1,265 |
-4.31% |
-3.73% |
|
4 |
KHPN |
Westchester |
1,231 |
-9.82% |
-7.72% |
|
5 |
KLAS |
Las Vegas |
1,175 |
-25.02% |
+0.60% |
Regional highlight: New York (KTEB) maintained its lead with 3,355 movements, up 32.24% YoY despite an 11.10% weekly decline. All five busiest airports recorded lower activity week over week, with Las Vegas (KLAS) experiencing the steepest drop at 25.02%.
EMEA
Top 5 Airports by Operations
|
Rank |
Airport |
City |
Flights |
WoW |
YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
LFPB |
Paris |
697 |
-42.63% |
-12.55% |
|
2 |
EGLF |
London |
547 |
+1.30% |
+23.76% |
|
3 |
LFMN |
Nice |
501 |
-4.21% |
+4.38% |
|
4 |
LSGG |
Geneva |
442 |
-9.05% |
-17.23% |
|
5 |
LEMD |
Madrid |
409 |
-7.47% |
-7.88% |
Regional highlight: Paris (LFPB) remained EMEA's busiest airport with 697 movements, despite a sharp 42.63% weekly decline. London (EGLF) was the only airport among the region's top five to record weekly growth (+1.30%), supported by a 23.76% YoY increase.
APAC
Top 5 Airports by Operations
|
Rank |
Airport |
City |
Flights |
WoW |
YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
VABB |
Mumbai |
229 |
-10.20% |
+19.90% |
|
2 |
WSSL |
Singapore |
210 |
+1.94% |
+5.53% |
|
3 |
VIDP |
New Delhi |
202 |
-11.79% |
-3.81% |
|
4 |
VHHH |
Hong Kong |
164 |
+4.46% |
-7.87% |
|
5 |
VTBD |
Bangkok |
111 |
-7.50% |
+44.16% |
Regional highlight: Mumbai (VABB) led APAC with 229 movements, maintaining 19.90% annual growth despite a 10.20% weekly decline. Hong Kong (VHHH) recorded the strongest weekly increase among the top five (+4.46%), while Bangkok (VTBD) achieved the highest YoY growth at 44.16%.
Top City Pairs by Most Popular Routes
Americas
|
Rank |
City Pair |
Flights |
WoW |
YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Dallas ⇄ Houston |
206 |
+17.71% |
+5.10% |
|
2 |
Las Vegas ⇄ Los Angeles |
192 |
-20.33% |
-2.54% |
|
3 |
Miami ⇄ New York |
184 |
-1.60% |
+40.46% |
|
4 |
New York ⇄ Washington |
178 |
+26.24% |
+24.48% |
|
5 |
Austin ⇄ Dallas |
160 |
-25.58% |
+18.52% |
|
6 |
Chicago ⇄ New York |
143 |
-8.92% |
+21.19% |
|
7 |
Bedford ⇄ New York |
120 |
-22.58% |
+9.09% |
|
8 |
Austin ⇄ Houston |
119 |
-14.39% |
+15.53% |
|
9 |
New York ⇄ Westchester |
106 |
-11.67% |
+3.92% |
|
10 |
Mexico City ⇄ Monterrey |
103 |
+11.96% |
-20.16% |
Notable movement: Dallas ⇄ Houston led the Americas with 206 flights, increasing 17.71% WoW. New York ⇄ Washington recorded the strongest weekly growth among the top 10 at 26.24%, while Miami ⇄ New York achieved the highest YoY growth at 40.46%.
EMEA
|
Rank |
City Pair |
Flights |
WoW |
YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Abuja ⇄ Lagos |
151 |
+33.63% |
+67.78% |
|
2 |
London ⇄ Paris |
60 |
-53.12% |
-21.05% |
|
3 |
Milan ⇄ Rome |
51 |
0.00% |
+27.50% |
|
4 |
London ⇄ Nice |
46 |
-8.00% |
-2.13% |
|
5 |
London ⇄ Milan |
44 |
+57.14% |
+37.50% |
|
6 |
Ankara ⇄ Istanbul |
43 |
-21.82% |
+104.76% |
|
7 |
London ⇄ New York |
42 |
-4.55% |
+27.27% |
|
8 |
Geneva ⇄ Paris |
39 |
-18.75% |
-37.10% |
|
9 |
Larnaca ⇄ Tel Aviv |
39 |
+18.18% |
+62.50% |
|
10 |
Abu Dhabi ⇄ Dubai |
35 |
+20.69% |
+20.69% |
Notable movement: Abuja ⇄ Lagos remained EMEA's busiest city pair with 151 flights, growing 33.63% WoW and 67.78% YoY. London ⇄ Milan posted the strongest weekly increase at 57.14%, while Ankara ⇄ Istanbul recorded the highest annual growth at 104.76%.
APAC
|
Rank |
City Pair |
Flights |
WoW |
YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Mumbai ⇄ New Delhi |
36 |
+28.57% |
+28.57% |
|
2 |
Jakarta ⇄ Singapore |
32 |
-20.00% |
-15.79% |
|
3 |
Melbourne ⇄ Sydney |
30 |
+76.47% |
-31.82% |
|
4 |
Ahmedabad ⇄ Mumbai |
30 |
+50.00% |
+30.43% |
|
5 |
Gelephu ⇄ Paro |
29 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
6 |
Kuala Lumpur ⇄ Singapore |
22 |
-24.14% |
+22.22% |
|
7 |
Korla ⇄ Urumqi |
19 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
8 |
Bangalore ⇄ Chennai |
18 |
+63.64% |
+1,700.00% |
|
9 |
Korla ⇄ Ruoqiang |
16 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
10 |
Seoul ⇄ Tokyo |
16 |
-5.88% |
+166.67% |
Notable movement: Mumbai ⇄ New Delhi led APAC with 36 flights, up 28.57% WoW. Melbourne ⇄ Sydney recorded the strongest weekly increase among the top 10 at 76.47%, while Bangalore ⇄ Chennai posted exceptional YoY growth of 1,700%, rising from just one flight last year to 18 this week.
Top Operators by Flight Volume
Reporting Periods
- Current Week: 26 October - 01 November 2026
- Previous Week: 19 - 25 October 2026
Americas
|
Rank |
Operator |
Flights |
Previous Week |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
NetJets Aviation, Inc. |
8,619 |
9,450 |
|
2 |
Flexjet, LLC |
3,623 |
4,041 |
|
3 |
flyExclusive |
945 |
1,026 |
|
4 |
Executive Jet Management, Inc. |
797 |
909 |
|
5 |
Vista Jet US |
696 |
747 |
|
6 |
Wheels Up Partners LLC |
654 |
747 |
|
7 |
Solairus Aviation |
575 |
683 |
|
8 |
Airshare |
509 |
503 |
|
9 |
Jet Linx Aviation, LLC |
490 |
578 |
|
10 |
AirSprint |
442 |
488 |
EMEA
|
Rank |
Operator |
Flights |
Previous Week |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
NetJets Europe |
1,280 |
1,384 |
|
2 |
Vista Jet Ltd |
671 |
718 |
|
3 |
Flexjet, LLC |
201 |
217 |
|
4 |
Jetfly Aviation SA |
175 |
180 |
|
5 |
ProAir Aviation GmbH |
136 |
108 |
|
6 |
Air X |
135 |
150 |
|
7 |
Avcon Jet AG |
125 |
142 |
|
8 |
GlobeAir AG |
117 |
146 |
|
9 |
Luxaviation |
106 |
132 |
|
10 |
Svenskt Ambulansflyg |
103 |
95 |
APAC
|
Rank |
Operator |
Flights |
Previous Week |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Vista Jet Ltd |
133 |
133 |
|
2 |
Airmed Aust |
61 |
44 |
|
3 |
Vietstar Airlines |
50 |
35 |
|
4 |
Lily Jet |
50 |
42 |
|
5 |
China Express Airlines |
48 |
15 |
|
6 |
Royal Flying Doctor Service |
46 |
54 |
|
7 |
VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd. |
45 |
52 |
|
8 |
Karnavati Aviation |
45 |
21 |
|
9 |
Pel-Air Aviation |
44 |
9 |
|
10 |
Tag Aviation Asia |
36 |
43 |
Top Aircraft Models by Flight Hours
Americas
|
Rank |
Aircraft Model |
Flight Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Challenger 300 Series (300/350/3500) |
8,866.47 |
|
2 |
Phenom 300 |
8,449.16 |
|
3 |
Citation Latitude |
6,267.47 |
|
4 |
Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ |
5,333.91 |
|
5 |
Citation CJ3 |
4,012.69 |
|
6 |
Challenger 600 Series (600/601/604/605/650) |
3,530.90 |
|
7 |
Citation Longitude |
3,219.47 |
|
8 |
Citation X |
2,550.47 |
|
9 |
Falcon 2000 Series |
2,520.42 |
|
10 |
Praetor 500 |
2,519.99 |
EMEA
|
Rank |
Aircraft Model |
Flight Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Phenom 300 |
1,462.16 |
|
2 |
Challenger 600 Series (600/601/604/605/650) |
1,413.91 |
|
3 |
Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ |
1,360.37 |
|
4 |
Challenger 300 Series (300/350/3500) |
1,290.68 |
|
5 |
Global 6000 |
1,196.13 |
|
6 |
Legacy 600 Series (600/650/650E) |
1,049.05 |
|
7 |
Citation Latitude |
833.86 |
|
8 |
Pilatus PC-24 |
821.74 |
|
9 |
Gulfstream G650ER |
762.60 |
|
10 |
Global 7500 |
664.11 |
APAC
|
Rank |
Aircraft Model |
Flight Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Challenger 600 Series (600/601/604/605/650) |
470.08 |
|
2 |
Legacy 600 Series (600/650/650E) |
432.97 |
|
3 |
Gulfstream G550 |
390.87 |
|
4 |
Gulfstream G650ER |
373.78 |
|
5 |
Global 6000 |
373.25 |
|
6 |
Global 7500 |
271.98 |
|
7 |
Gulfstream G450 |
243.54 |
|
8 |
Falcon 7X |
178.87 |
|
9 |
Pilatus PC-24 |
176.82 |
|
10 |
Falcon 2000 Series |
171.90 |
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: 26 October - 01 November 2026
- Previous Week: 19 - 25 October 2026
Fastest-Growing City Pairs
Americas
|
Rank |
City Pair |
Flights |
Previous Week |
WoW Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Atlanta ⇄ Jacksonville |
38 |
8 |
+375.00% |
|
2 |
Atlanta ⇄ Tallahassee |
24 |
7 |
+242.86% |
|
3 |
Lexington ⇄ New York |
34 |
10 |
+240.00% |
|
4 |
Atlanta ⇄ Greenville |
20 |
7 |
+185.71% |
|
5 |
Acapulco ⇄ Mexico City |
31 |
11 |
+181.82% |
EMEA
|
Rank |
City Pair |
Flights |
Previous Week |
WoW Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Belfast ⇄ London |
21 |
8 |
+162.50% |
|
2 |
Doha ⇄ Dubai |
25 |
10 |
+150.00% |
|
3 |
Baku ⇄ Dubai |
17 |
7 |
+142.86% |
|
4 |
Abuja ⇄ Enugu |
24 |
10 |
+140.00% |
|
5 |
Madrid ⇄ Valencia |
24 |
11 |
+118.18% |
APAC
|
Rank |
City Pair |
Flights |
Previous Week |
WoW Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Bangalore ⇄ New Delhi |
14 |
7 |
+100.00% |
|
2 |
Jakarta ⇄ Surabaya |
13 |
7 |
+85.71% |
|
3 |
Melbourne ⇄ Sydney |
30 |
17 |
+76.47% |
|
4 |
Bangkok ⇄ Phuket |
14 |
8 |
+75.00% |
|
5 |
Bangalore ⇄ Chennai |
18 |
11 |
+63.64% |
Fastest-Growing Operators
Americas
|
Rank |
Operator |
Flights |
Previous Week |
WoW Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Jet Methods, Inc. |
57 |
35 |
+62.86% |
|
2 |
Thunderun Aviation Corporation |
59 |
40 |
+47.50% |
|
3 |
Aero Air, LLC |
184 |
125 |
+47.20% |
|
4 |
Atlantic Air Charter |
48 |
33 |
+45.45% |
|
5 |
Elite Air, Inc. |
73 |
53 |
+37.74% |
EMEA
|
Rank |
Operator |
Flights |
Previous Week |
WoW Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Saudia Private Aviation |
40 |
30 |
+33.33% |
|
2 |
Elio Jet a.s. |
47 |
37 |
+27.03% |
|
3 |
ProAir Aviation GmbH |
136 |
108 |
+25.93% |
|
4 |
Jet Executive International Charter |
39 |
31 |
+25.81% |
|
5 |
Alpha Star Aviation Services |
47 |
38 |
+23.68% |
APAC
|
Rank |
Operator |
Flights |
Previous Week |
WoW Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Karnavati Aviation |
45 |
21 |
+114.29% |
|
2 |
Global Jet International |
18 |
11 |
+63.64% |
|
3 |
Lifeflight Australia |
31 |
19 |
+63.16% |
|
4 |
Vietstar Airlines |
50 |
35 |
+42.86% |
|
5 |
Air 7 LLC |
14 |
10 |
+40.00% |
Fastest-Growing Cities (Departures)
Americas
|
Rank |
City |
Flights |
Previous Week |
WoW Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
San Marcos |
46 |
15 |
+206.67% |
|
2 |
Santiago Province |
27 |
14 |
+92.86% |
|
3 |
Cedar Rapids |
61 |
34 |
+79.41% |
|
4 |
Phoenix |
834 |
467 |
+78.59% |
|
5 |
Butler |
43 |
25 |
+72.00% |
EMEA
|
Rank |
City |
Flights |
Previous Week |
WoW Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Dalaman |
29 |
14 |
+107.14% |
|
2 |
Bahrain |
27 |
16 |
+68.75% |
|
3 |
Florence |
62 |
37 |
+67.57% |
|
4 |
Rabat |
25 |
15 |
+66.67% |
|
5 |
Zagreb |
29 |
18 |
+61.11% |
APAC
|
Rank |
City |
Flights |
Previous Week |
WoW Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
39 |
21 |
+85.71% |
|
2 |
Maafaru |
23 |
15 |
+53.33% |
|
3 |
Ahmedabad |
44 |
32 |
+37.50% |
|
4 |
Taipei |
29 |
22 |
+31.82% |
|
5 |
Brisbane |
43 |
33 |
+30.30% |
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