AirSprint is operating at 100% capacity after 12% year-over-year growth in Q1 as post-Covid private jet demand in Canada remains strong.
AirSprint is benefiting from the tailwinds of the Covid-19 rush to private jet flying, according to a just-released white paper.
According to the report, “The Covid-19 global pandemic was the catalyst that created a fundamental shift in Canadian demand for private aviation services.”
Per WingX, private flight activity in Canada is up nearly 50% compared to 2019.
The Canadian fractional private jet operator says it has “serviced” more than half of the increased demand.
CEO James Elian notes, “Canada’s use of private aviation is smaller than in the U.S.”
He adds, “There are over 17,000 private jets in the U.S. and roughly 700 here in Canada. So, when comparing adoption in the two countries, Canada has historically been quite a bit behind the U.S.—but we’ve seen a significant shift.”
AirSprint has a 29% market share in Canada, according to WingX’s analysis for the white paper.
However, even two years on, demand remains strong.
AirSprint flights were up 12% year-over-year in Q1 2025.
Elian says, “Flying remains strong.”
Flights to Europe are also increasing, as are flights to secondary airports, according to the white paper.
He adds, “Our product and service offering is still in demand. Sales increased in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, and when we look at utilization hours compared to what’s available in the system, we’re at 100%.”
To handle its growth, AirSprint has continued to expand its fleet.
In March, it added its 40th aircraft, a Praetor 600.
AirSprint was also named one of Canada’s best-managed companies for the sixth straight year.
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