While the Masters fell short of expectations for AGS arrivals, the U.S. private jet flight activity surged to a near 52-week high.
Over the past week, private jet flight activity recorded nearly 82,000 total departures worldwide.
This was a large bounce back after a slight decline recorded last week.
During week 15, private jets recorded 6% more flights than the same week last year.
Additionally, this was a 15% increase in departures from week 14, which had recorded a 1% year-over-year drop.
This 6% year-over-year increase can largely be attributed to the market rebounding after a lull due to the Easter holiday.
So far, in 2026, on a year-over-year basis, the scorecard shows:
Overall, in week 15, private jets recorded 81,970 departures worldwide.
This was a 6% year-over-year increase and a 15% week-over-week increase.
Over the first 14 weeks of last year, private jets averaged 73,100 total flights per week, so week 15 recorded a large increase above that average.
Additionally, through the beginning of April, global private jet flights have recorded approximately 4.2% more flights.
According to WingX analysts, over the last four weeks, there have been nearly 315,000 total departures worldwide.
This is a 6% increase in private jet flight activity compared to the same time period last year.
Nick Koscinski of WingX stated:
‘Despite the decline from the Middle East, which is expected these days, we saw a good week overall, with the market bouncing back after the Easter holiday, and with Augusta delivering the expecting demand surge. We’re now looking ahead at the upcoming premier events that could drive bizjet demand above normal levels, like the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, and the Monaco Grand Prix.’
North America continued to lead the world in total flights, recording over 60,000.
The US, specifically, saw 59,142 of these flights.
This was a 9% increase compared to last year, and also a 17% week-over-week increase.
Florida saw the largest year-over-year increase, seeing 19% more flights.
Most major markets in the US saw week-over-week increases, with California and Texas each seeing double-digit increases.
According to WingX, Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) recorded 1,417 total private jet arrivals during the week of the Masters, from April 6th through April 12th.
The Masters, one of the most prestigious golf tournaments, helps AGS record 15 times the average weekly arrivals.
Additionally, NetJets recorded 378 total arrivals during the week, representing a 27% share of total traffic.
Even so, the recorded flights were slightly below WingX’s pre-event forecast of 1,615 arrivals.
| Market | Week 15 | %Change vs. prior week | %Change vs W15 2025 | 52-week high | Week | 52-week low | Week | Last 4 Weeks (Flights) | %Change vs YOY |
| Global | 81,970 | 15% | 6% | 83,361 | 2025-42 | 64,150 | 2026-01 | 314,851 | 6% |
| North America | 60,591 | 17% | 9% | 61,722 | 2025-42 | 43,464 | 2025-27 | 229,737 | 8% |
| USA | 59,142 | 17% | 9% | 59,939 | 2025-42 | 41,967 | 2025-27 | 223,928 | 8% |
| Florida | 9,607 | 8% | 19% | 10,123 | 2026-08 | 4,381 | 2025-33 | 38,149 | 13% |
| California | 5,426 | 11% | 9% | 6,086 | 2026-07 | 3,905 | 2025-27 | 21,640 | 8% |
| Texas | 5,876 | 13% | -1% | 6,706 | 2025-47 | 4,036 | 2025-27 | 23,240 | 9% |
| Europe | 9,733 | 13% | -4% | 16,231 | 2025-28 | 6,574 | 2026-01 | 37,753 | -1% |
| UK | 1,283 | 10% | -6% | 2,290 | 2025-28 | 934 | 2026-01 | 5,346 | -2% |
| Germany | 1,061 | 15% | -28% | 1,692 | 2025-22 | 541 | 2026-01 | 4,466 | -14% |
| France | 1,603 | 19% | 7% | 2,900 | 2025-28 | 1,073 | 2026-01 | 5,726 | -2% |
| Switzerland | 659 | -2% | -6% | 1,082 | 2026-04 | 545 | 2025-16 | 2,919 | 5% |
| Italy | 1,096 | 20% | -6% | 2,560 | 2025-26 | 571 | 2026-01 | 4,150 | 6% |
| Middle East | 897 | 7% | -46% | 1,850 | 2025-20 | 755 | 2026-11 | 3,455 | -39% |
| Africa | 919 | 10% | -4% | 1,060 | 2025-48 | 611 | 2025-39 | 3,373 | 2% |
| Asia | 2,371 | 1% | 4% | 2,780 | 2025-49 | 1,865 | 2025-19 | 9,668 | 2% |
| South America | 2,738 | 9% | 14% | 3,080 | 2025-51 | 1,724 | 2026-01 | 10,964 | 15% |
Source: WingX for Private Jet Card Comparisons. Includes Jets and VIP Airliners.
It was also a slight decline from the 1,441 arrivals recorded during the Masters week last year.
Even as the US saw a significant year-over-year increase, Europe saw a slight decline of about 4% compared to last year.
This year-over-year decrease was led by Germany, which saw a 28% drop. Additionally, the UK, Switzerland, and Italy each saw year-over-year drops.
Only France managed a 7% increase compared to week 15 of last year.
Europe recorded 9,733 total flights, which was a 13% week-over-week increase.
Almost every major market saw double-digit week-over-week increases.
The Middle East continued to struggle due to the ongoing conflict.
The region saw only 897 total flights, a 46% year-over-year increase.
Even so, the Middle East only accounts for about 1% of global private jet departures.
Year-to-date, the Middle East has seen a cumulative decline of about 17%.
Part 91K and Part 135 operations saw a significant year-over-year increase of about 11%. Global operations recorded 43,352 total fractional and charter flights.
This also represents a 13% week-over-week increase.
The surge was led by North America, recording over 34,000 total fractional and charter flights.
Specifically, the US saw approximately 33,694 of these Part 91K and Part 135 operations. This was a 17% year-over-year increase.
In the US, major markets accounted for much of this growth, with Florida and California each recording double-digit year-over-year increases.
The US also saw approximately 14% more fractional and charter flights than last week, with California and Texas each seeing more than 11% more flights.
| Market (Part 91K & Part 135) | Week 15 | %Change vs. prior week | %Change vs W15 2025 | 52-week high | Week | 52-week low | Week | Last 4 Weeks (Flights) | %Change vs YOY |
| Global | 43,352 | 13% | 11% | 43,352 | 2026-15 | 34,328 | 2026-03 | 166,867 | 12% |
| North America | 34,246 | 14% | 16% | 34,246 | 2026-15 | 24,488 | 2025-27 | 131,070 | 16% |
| USA | 33,694 | 14% | 17% | 33,694 | 2026-15 | 23,810 | 2025-27 | 128,794 | 16% |
| Florida | 6,016 | 6% | 26% | 6,186 | 2026-12 | 2,347 | 2025-33 | 24,027 | 22% |
| California | 3,614 | 12% | 13% | 4,093 | 2026-07 | 2,607 | 2025-27 | 14,341 | 12% |
| Texas | 2,803 | 11% | 7% | 3,082 | 2026-13 | 1,854 | 2025-27 | 11,182 | 18% |
| Europe | 6,690 | 15% | -3% | 11,686 | 2025-28 | 4,802 | 2026-02 | 25,569 | 0% |
| UK | 913 | 11% | -3% | 1,635 | 2025-28 | 726 | 2026-01 | 3,661 | -3% |
| Germany | 655 | 20% | -24% | 1,125 | 2025-22 | 397 | 2026-01 | 2,717 | -10% |
| France | 1,056 | 17% | 4% | 2,172 | 2025-28 | 698 | 2026-02 | 3,816 | -2% |
| Switzerland | 506 | 1% | 0% | 748 | 2026-07 | 407 | 2025-16 | 2,244 | 8% |
| Italy | 803 | 27% | -7% | 1,918 | 2025-27 | 430 | 2026-01 | 2,927 | 1% |
| Middle East | 359 | -2% | -57% | 1,049 | 2025-35 | 344 | 2026-11 | 1,488 | -46% |
| Africa | 250 | 0% | -3% | 280 | 2025-48 | 142 | 2026-09 | 880 | 2% |
| Asia | 315 | 0% | 3% | 387 | 2025-48 | 186 | 2026-06 | 1,274 | 0% |
| South America | 52 | 4% | 41% | 83 | 2026-09 | 32 | 2025-19 | 244 | 15% |
Source: WingX for Private Jet Card Comparisons. Includes Jets and VIP Airliners.
Even so, Europe saw a slight decline in Part 91K and Part 135 flights, totaling only 6,690. This was a slight decrease of about 3% compared to last year.
This drop was due to a significant 24% drop in Germany, along with slight decreases in the UK and Italy.
However, Europe still recorded about 15% more fractional and charter flights than last week.
Double-digit gains in the UK, Germany, France, and Italy reinforced this increase.
The Middle East continued to struggle with fractional and charter flights, recording fewer than 400 total. This was a staggering 57% year-over-year drop and a 2% decline from last week.
Elsewhere, Part 91K and Part 135 operations remained relatively flat in Africa and Asia, while South America saw 41% more flights than last year.
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