The demand for private charter flights has reached a new high in 2025. Driven by the desire for flexibility, safety and efficiency, the industry is experiencing impressive growth. But with the upturn comes new challenges. In this article, we examine current developments in the business aviation sector and provide an overview of figures, trends and potential stumbling blocks
Market growth and current developments
According to recent analyses, the global market for private jet charter services is estimated to be worth around 24.28 billion US dollars in 2025. This represents an increase of 14.3% compared to the previous year. Europe presents a particularly dynamic picture: private jet flights increased by around 12% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year. Germany plays a leading role here, recording the strongest growth among European markets at around 21%.
Despite economic uncertainties and geopolitical challenges, business aviation remains remarkably resilient and is innovation-driven and adaptable in many areas.
Technology, service concepts and innovation
Technological development is a key driver of growth. More and more providers are integrating artificial intelligence into their processes - for example in flight planning, offer calculation or customer communication. This not only improves efficiency, but also reduces operational risks. At the same time, manufacturers and operators are investing in new drive technologies. The current focus is on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and concepts for hydrogen operation - such as the Sirius CEO jet, one of the most talked-about prototypes of the year.
A lot is also changing on the service side. New business models such as membership programs or app-based on-demand services are making charter flights increasingly accessible. Offers such as "Empty Legs", i.e. discounted flights on empty legs, offer opportunities for flexible and cost-conscious customers without sacrificing exclusivity.
Challenges and political framework conditions
The growing popularity of private flights is also attracting the attention of regulatory authorities. In several European countries, such as France and the United Kingdom, higher taxes on business flights are being discussed or have already been introduced. The aim is to put a higher price on CO₂-intensive travel models. This development poses economic challenges for smaller providers in particular and could lead to a market shakeout in the medium to long term.
Another issue is supply bottlenecks. Persistently high demand is coming up against limited production capacities - leading to waiting times of over 18 months for manufacturers. Maintenance capacities and crew availability are also reaching their limits in certain regions.
Conclusion
Business aviation is at a turning point in 2025. The strong growth shows how relevant private flight solutions are today - not only for top managers, but increasingly also for entrepreneurs, creative professionals and high-frequency travelers. At the same time, there is growing pressure to integrate responsible, more efficient and technological solutions.
For us, this means that only those who convincingly combine service, technology and sustainability will be successful in this market in the long term.