Discover key 2025 private jet industry trends, from rising demand to sustainability and pilot insights, with data-backed forecasts and expert analysis.
7 Private Jet Industry Trends for 2025 & Beyond
The private jet industry is soaring into 2025 with strong momentum, driven by increased global flight activity, rising demand for ultra-long-range aircraft, and a younger generation of high-net-worth travelers entering the market.
In this article, we explore the top private aviation trends shaping the year—ranging from sustainability innovations and AI-powered aircraft maintenance to growing infrastructure and expanded safety protocols.
Backed by the latest private jet industry statistics and pilot industry insights, this guide highlights what’s ahead for charter clients, aircraft owners, and pilots alike.
Despite uncertainty centered around global trade, economic stability, and changes to travel requirements to and from certain countries, the private aviation industry is experiencing resilience and growth, not to mention a wave of innovation.
As the world adapts to new economic realities, environmental concerns, and ever-changing travel habits, the private jet industry provides unique advantages, such as travel flexibility, speed, and safety.
From travel and booking statistics to next-generation aircraft to private jet pilot industry trends and more, we cover it all in this blog post.
1. Global Private Jet Industry Statistics: U.S. Leads Growth
According to WingX data published April 3, 2025, global private jet activity increased year-over-year by 8% during week 13 of 2025. There was only one week prior in 2025 when the industry did not grow relative to the same time in the previous year.
Per this same data, the United States leads this global rebound, representing 69.1% of all recorded outbound flights, with most growth coming from California and Texas markets.
What’s more, WingX has reported that as Q1 2025 wraps up, 900,221 business jet departures have been recorded globally, representing a 3% increase compared to Q1 2024. Active tails were also up 1% YoY for Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024.
2. Sustainability Developments Continue
On the aircraft development front, sustainability continues to be a global focus for the private jet industry. According to a press release put out by GlobalNewswire for Axiom Aviation, Inc., a focus on sustainability is manifesting in several ways, including:
- Continued development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from renewable materials like plant waste, algae, and cooking oil.
- R&D is being done on hybrid and electric jet engines with less noise and emissions.
- R&D is also being done by manufacturers on lightweight aircraft construction materials to increase fuel efficiency.
3. Ultra-Long-Range Jets Are Becoming More Popular
Doug Gollan’s review of the 2025 Knight Frank Wealth Report and Next Generation Survey has revealed several key insights about the future ultra-high net worth (UNHW) population and its preferences. One of the most significant? “The private jet landscape is evolving, with a clear shift towards larger, long-range aircraft.” This is especially true for jet card subscribers.
- Subscribers searching for super-midsize solutions increased from 19.1% in 2021 to 23.3% in the most recent survey.
- Large cabin jet demand also increased from 4.7% to 7.4%
4. Younger High Net Worth Individuals are Redefining Private Travel
According to the above-referenced Doug Gollan piece, not only are the young and ultra-wealthy on-the-hunt for larger aircraft, but they also are prioritizing different things than their older brethren:
- 81% of affluent 18-35-year-olds surveyed in 2025 work remotely, making flexible air travel a must.
- This same group is entering private aviation much younger in life than previous generations, seeking things such as flexibility, wellness features, and connectivity. They want jets that can function as airborne offices.
- Whereas older generations focus more on professional attire for private jet travel, younger wellness-focused generations are ignoring tradition in favor of more comfortable attire, up to and including athleisure.
5. Technological Innovation Abounds
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasing role in predictive aircraft maintenance, helping operators identify service needs before they cause disruptions, delays, or worse, safety issues.
What’s more, the U.S. Congress passed legislation requiring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to “strengthen the protections for aircraft ownership information and flight data.” This should help mitigate instances of publicly available, personally identifiable aircraft information being used for flight-stalking purposes.
6. Private Jet Pilot Industry Insights: Safety First
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and more than a dozen other aviation associations announced a “National Pause for General Aviation (GA) Safety” on April 1, 2025.
This initiative is also backed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), which will no doubt make it an important piece of private jet pilot industry news. But what exactly is involved?
All GA pilots are encouraged to take 15-60 minutes over the next six months to focus on flying safety by reviewing curated safety videos, articles, and other resources. This initiative is bolstered by various other resources for business aviation pilots, including:
- NBAA Loss of Control-Inflight Web Resource
- NBAA Runway Safety Resource
- NBAA Small Flight Department Safety Guide
- NBAA Safety Data Collection, Analysis, and Sharing Resource
- NBAA Single-Pilot Operations Resource
- NBAA Managing Risks in Diverse Fleet Operations
Put together, these initiatives and resources should help continue the industry’s focus on passenger, pilot and crew safety and security.
7. More FBOs are Being Added at Airports Around the World
According to Axiom, there’s been a marked increase in the number of fixed-base operators being added to support private aircraft operations, and that trend is expected to continue throughout 2025 and beyond.
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