Global Jet Capital, a global leader in financial solutions for business aircraft, has released its 5th Annual Business Jet Market Forecast, projecting continued growth in the business aviation industry for the next five years — aligned with resilient economic performance and ongoing global wealth creation.
“The market is seeing increased demand for both fleet-owned and whole-owned aircraft, with year-to-date departures increasing 2.8% in 2025 from year-ago levels. OEMs should steadily increase deliveries to fulfill high backlogs but lead times remain long, which has led to increased activity in the pre-owned market from some buyers with immediate needs.
Overall, transactions are expected to increase 8.3 percent in 2025, and dollar volume should increase 6.0 percent. Over the next five years, transactions are expected to increase at an average annual rate of 3.9 percent.”
— Andrew Farrant, Chief Marketing Officer, Global Jet Capital
In the updated report, Global Jet Capital forecasts that deliveries across all size categories will increase during the forecast period. Heavy, long-range jets are expected to see the fastest growth, driven by demand for greater range and cabin capacity — with transaction volumes anticipated to rise 5.3% for new and 6.1% for pre-owned heavy jets.
North America is expected to remain the world’s largest business jet market over the next five years, while Latin America is projected to overtake Europe as the second-largest market due to its robust appetite for pre-owned aircraft. Europe, meanwhile, will continue to be a key hub for new jet acquisitions.
