War Impacts Business Aircraft Utilization In Middle East

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In March 2026, business aviation flights in the Middle East dropped 19% in flight cycles compared to February figures. Meanwhile, stage lengths—or hours per flight—rose 19% for the period for aircraft based in the region, according to Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization data. The data...
Molly McMillin

Molly McMillin, a 30-year aviation journalist, is managing editor of business aviation for Aviation Week and editor-in-chief of The Weekly of Business Aviation, an Aviation Week market intelligence report.

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