Aircraft utilization by corporate, fractional, charter and private individuals rose during the three-month period from May to July 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 and in 2019, according to Aviation Week Tracked Aircraft Utilization data.
Total flight hours for corporate operators – by far the largest of the four operator classes with a fleet that exceeds 21,700 aircraft – came to just under one million hours over the three months, and are 3% higher compared to a year ago and 144% higher compared to the same period in 2019.
Utilization by fractional operators collectively is up 10% compared to a year ago and is 288% higher when compared to the same period in 2019.
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