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Corporate jet usage is declining among major tech companies, according to new data from WINGX.
WINGX reviewed 2025 flight activity for the so-called "Magnificent Seven" tech companies. Those include Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. WINGX reviewed wholly owned business jets between Jan. 1 and Nov. 16. The analysis found more than 1,100 flights during the period, a 6% drop from the same timeframe in 2024.
Some of the jets flown by the Mag 7 companies from that timeframe included the Gulfstream G600/650, Gulfstream GV/500/550, Pilatus PC-24, Gulfstream G700, Bombardier Challenger 300/350, Dassault Falcon 8X, and Dassault Falcon 7X.
Usage patterns of the jets varied in the data. Traditional tech hubs like San Francisco and Los Angeles had a combined total of 355 flights, up 4% from 2024. Meanwhile, in Texas, markets saw steep reductions with combined business jet activity falling 33%. There was an 18% decrease in Dallas and an 84% decline in Austin.
WINGX found that companies were not abandoning corporate aviation, but shifting flying based on operational needs.
As for global business jet activity, from Nov. 10 to 16, more than 78,000 business jets took off worldwide. That's a 7% increase from the same time last year. And over the past four weeks of W43-W46, business jets logged more than 312,000 departures globally, also up 7% year-over-year. The 7% growth outpaced the year-to-date increase of 5% from Jan 1 to Nov. 16.
Early November activity reflected the same gains. The first half of the month saw global flights rise 7%, while U.S. operators operated nearly 117,000 flights, up 7%. U.S operators account for 70% of the world's business jet movements, according to WINGX. Some overseas markets expanded even faster. Brazil recorded about 4,300 flights, up 22%, and India's 1,800 departures represented 36% growth.
However, in Europe, business aviation was flat in Week 46. The United Kingdom reported a 9% increase, followed by Switzerland at 5% and Italy at 2%. Germany declined 5%, while France fell 10%. The broader four-week trend showed Europe up 4% overall, led by the U.K.'s 8% increase.
The Rest of World region had a strong expansion, rising 10% year-on-year in Week 46. South America led with 20% growth, followed by Africa at 11%. Asia and the Middle East gained 5% and 3%. And for the rolling four-week basis, South America rose 26%, with Africa up 18%, the Middle East 9% and Asia 8%.
Notable events like the Dubai Airshow also contributed to a surge in business aviation traffic. Three airports in that region recorded 208 business jet arrivals, up 48% compared to the 2024 event, with Vista Global operating the most flights with 26 arrivals into Dubai, predominantly from its Embraer Legacy 600/650 fleet.
And as for North America, it had the strongest regional momentum with an 8% annual increase. The United States took the lead, growing at 9%. Florida had an 11% gain, while both California and Texas had 7% and 6% growth. On a rolling four-week basis, North America sits at 6%, up from the same period last year, with Florida again leading at 8%.
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