Business aviation moves on two clocks. Manufacturer delivery data shows the newest aircraft entering the market, while operating data shows how the existing U.S. fleet is being used. The latest complete figures available for each are collected here.
2025 market snapshot
New aircraft deliveries gained pace.
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association reports worldwide manufacturer deliveries and billings. These figures cover general aviation aircraft, with business jets shown as their own segment.
854
business jets shipped worldwide
Manufacturers reported 854 business jet deliveries in 2025, up from 764 in 2024.
Source: GAMA 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report, 2025 data, updated February 2026+11.8%
year-over-year business jet shipment growth
Business jet deliveries were the strongest-growing airplane segment reported by GAMA for 2025.
Source: GAMA 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report, 2025 data, updated February 20263,230
total airplane shipments worldwide
Piston airplanes, turboprops, and business jets together accounted for 3,230 airplane deliveries in 2025.
Source: GAMA 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report, 2025 data, updated February 2026$31.0B
value of airplane deliveries
GAMA reported $31.0 billion in 2025 airplane billings, a 16.1% increase from 2024.
Source: GAMA 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report, 2025 data, updated February 2026U.S. operating context
Turbojets remain a high-utilization part of the fleet.
The FAA survey covers general aviation and on-demand Part 135 activity, rather than business aviation alone. Its fixed-wing turbojet figures provide a useful view of the aircraft most closely associated with business aviation operations.
16,537
active fixed-wing turbojets in the U.S.
The FAA estimated 16,537 active fixed-wing turbojets in its 2023 general aviation and on-demand Part 135 survey.
Source: FAA General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey, 2023 data, published December 20244.63M
turbojet flight hours in the U.S.
Those active turbojets flew an estimated 4,628,088 hours during 2023.
Source: FAA General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey, 2023 data, published December 2024279.9
average annual hours per active turbojet
The FAA's 2023 estimate works out to 279.9 average flight hours for each active fixed-wing turbojet.
Source: FAA General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey, 2023 data, published December 202440.99M
general aviation and Part 135 landings
The FAA estimated 40,988,299 landings across its surveyed U.S. general aviation and on-demand Part 135 activity in 2023.
Source: FAA General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey, 2023 data, published December 2024How to read the data
A useful market view needs both delivery and operating data.
Shipment data is a measure of newly delivered aircraft, not the full pre-owned transaction market. Flight-activity figures describe a broader U.S. general aviation and on-demand operating environment, not every business aviation mission.
For an owner considering a sale, financing conversation, or change in aircraft use, the market headline is only the starting point. The aircraft's records, maintenance position, configuration, and ownership context still determine the questions that matter most.
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Where these figures come from.
This page uses the latest complete release available from each named source as of September 9, 2026. Source dates below identify the period measured and the release timing.
- General Aviation Manufacturers Association, 2025 Aircraft Shipments and Billings. The year-end 2025 data was released in February 2026 and includes worldwide shipment and billing totals.
- Federal Aviation Administration, General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey, calendar year 2023. The FAA published the survey tables in December 2024.
Cite this page
V-Stream Aviation. “Business Aviation Statistics: 2026.” Updated September 9, 2026. https://v-stream-one.com/business-aviation-statistics.