Growth is decentralising
Rest of World was the fastest-growing region in 2025 at +26.70% year-over-year, with 371,823 business jet departures representing 10.58% of global volume, according to the Avi-Go Global Business Aviation Annual Report 2025 (RD200). The region — encompassing Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and markets outside North America and Europe — is where business aviation's centre of gravity is shifting.
For comparison, Europe grew 1.77% to 519,819 departures, while Brazil alone surged 49.65% to 95,799 flights. The Rest of World figure captures growth across dozens of countries, but the directional signal is clear: demand is rising fastest outside traditional strongholds. Our country supply briefing tracks how regional growth translates into repositioning inventory.
Twenty-six point seven zero percent in Rest of World versus 1.77% in Europe — the growth gap defines where the next decade of charter opportunity will emerge.
What Rest of World includes — and why it matters
The Avi-Go regional taxonomy groups Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East under Rest of World, alongside Latin American markets not captured in the Brazil–Mexico headline. At 371,823 flights and 10.58% global share, the region is now larger than any single European country and approaches the combined LATAM total of 190,594 departures.
Brazil's 49.65% growth contributes to the broader emerging-market narrative, as does Mexico's 25.88% expansion. But Rest of World also captures Gulf state expansion, Southeast Asian corporate travel, and African resource-sector missions — diverse drivers that share one outcome: more repositioning flights and more empty-leg potential.
Empty-leg implications in high-growth regions
Regions growing above 25% annually produce disproportionate empty-leg supply because fleet deployment lags demand spikes. Operators send aircraft to capture new missions, then reposition empty to the next opportunity. Buyers who monitor empty-leg listings across Rest of World corridors can access pricing unavailable in mature markets like London–Paris where supply is tighter.
Our corridor analysis helps identify which Rest of World routes are generating the most repositioning activity. Cross-regional empty legs — Dubai to London, Singapore to Sydney — often appear at steep discounts when operators need to reposition for the next booked mission.
Europe and LATAM in the growth comparison
Europe's 519,819 departures (+1.77%) remain substantial in absolute terms — 14.79% of global volume — but the growth rate pales against Rest of World's 26.70%. Latin America's combined 190,594 flights grew primarily through Brazil (+49.65%) and Mexico (+25.88%), both of which contribute to the broader decentralisation trend.
Light jets account for 47.59% of global flights and 51.19% of European departures, suggesting that even mature markets rely on efficient short-haul aircraft. The Phenom 300, the world's most-flown light jet, is increasingly deployed on Rest of World sectors as regional markets mature.
Strategic planning for global charter buyers
Corporate travel managers should allocate budget attention to Rest of World growth corridors even if current travel is U.S.- or Europe-centric. Nearshoring drives Mexico; commodities and corporate expansion drive Brazil; Gulf and Asian financial centres drive Middle East and Asia-Pacific volumes. Each produces distinct empty-leg patterns.
Use our aircraft selection guide to match jet category to emerging-market mission profiles, and browse the fleet directory for types commonly deployed on Rest of World sectors. Note that Brazil, Mexico, and Toluca do not yet have Limitless Sky destination pages — coverage uses verified Avi-Go facts only.
The global picture for 2026
Global business aviation reached 3,515,618 departures in 2025 (+6.21%), but that aggregate figure masks dramatic regional divergence. Rest of World's 26.70% growth, Brazil's 49.65% surge, and Europe's 1.77% steadiness describe three different markets requiring three different booking strategies.
Monitor country-level supply trends and empty-leg listings as Rest of World corridors generate increasing repositioning inventory throughout 2026.
Verified data & source
Figures in this briefing are drawn exclusively from the Avi-Go Global Business Aviation Annual Report 2025 (RD200). Key verified statements:
- Rest of World was the fastest-growing region in 2025 at +26.70% YoY with 371,823 flights (10.58% global share).
Frequently asked questions
How fast did Rest of World grow in 2025?
Rest of World grew 26.70% year-over-year — the fastest rate of any global region in the Avi-Go RD200 dataset.
How many flights does Rest of World represent?
371,823 departures in 2025, representing 10.58% of global business aviation volume.
How does Rest of World compare to Europe?
Europe recorded 519,819 flights (+1.77%) — larger in absolute terms but growing far slower than Rest of World's 26.70%.
Does Rest of World growth create empty-leg opportunities?
High-growth regions typically produce more repositioning supply. Monitor our empty-leg listings and country supply briefing for emerging inventory.