As the year draws to a close, Jetcraft Commercial reflects on the trends that shaped the global commercial aircraft market in 2025 and shares its outlook for 2026 and beyond. From shifting fleet strategies and rising lease rates to growing demand in underserved regions, this provides an informed snapshot of current dynamics, and where the industry is heading next.

2025 in a nutshell

Despite persistent supply chain issues and limited inventory, 2025 was marked by strong demand across most aircraft segments. Regional jets and turboprops continued to attract interest from operators seeking versatile, efficient lift, particularly in markets where infrastructure constraints or cost pressures make right-sizing essential. Similarly, narrowbodies saw increased leasing activity, as airlines sought capacity without committing to long OEM backlogs.

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Product Overview

The Cessna Citation XLS is a midsize business jet that blends performance, comfort, and efficiency. Part of the renowned Citation family, the XLS offers the range and speed of a larger jet with the flexibility to operate from shorter runways, making it ideal for both business and leisure travel.

As of October 2025, 330 Citation XLS aircraft were produced. 14 of these are for sale with the majority (6) under an exclusive broker agreement.

Brief History

The Cessna Citation XLS is a midsize business jet developed by Cessna in the early 2000s as an enhanced version of the original Citation Excel. Introduced in 2003, the XLS was designed to combine the performance and range of larger jets with the runway flexibility and operating efficiency of smaller models. The success of the XLS led to the next evolution, the Citation XLS+, in 2008, which added FADEC-controlled engines and further avionics upgrades.

Worldwide Appeal

There are 307 Citation XLS business jets in ope...

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Jetcraft, the global leader in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, is today announcing the launch of Jetcraft Special Missions, dedicated to sourcing and preparing pre-owned aircraft for defense, governmental, and special mission operators worldwide.

Jetcraft Special Missions builds on Jetcraft’s six decades of aircraft transaction expertise to support critical operations. Focused exclusively on special mission applications – including medevac, surveillance, aerial firefighting, military training, and Head of State transportation – Jetcraft Special Missions sources, inspects, and prepares the ideal aircraft platform, delivered as-is or in pre-modification condition to mission houses or government customers.

The new business is headed by CEO Stéphane Leroy, who joins Jetcraft with more than 35 years’ experience in aerospace and defense, gained at Thales and Bombardier, where he led complex aircraft sales programs and worked closely with government and special missions customers.

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Africa is a region where business aviation plays a unique and vital role. The sector bridges vast geographic distances, overcomes infrastructural gaps, and supports economic development in both established and emerging markets.

At Jetcraft, we continue to see consistent and growing regional demand. Driven by a combination of resource-led economies, expanding tourism, and new entrepreneurial wealth, Africa’s business aviation market is maturing with confidence and lasting momentum.

Tracking demand across Africa’s aviation hubs

Southern Africa continues to anchor the continent’s business aviation activity, with South Africa leading as an established and active market. In West Africa, Nigeria remains a core hub, joined by Ghana, where political and economic stability is helping unlock new opportunities.

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In business aviation, flexibility and time efficiency are everything. For buyers navigating shorter routes or accessing airports with limited commercial service, light jets offer an optimal blend of performance, luxury, and value.

These agile aircraft are purpose-built for short-haul routes, making them the ideal entry point into ownership or a strategic addition to a corporate fleet.

What defines a light jet and who is it designed for?

With seating for six to eight passengers and a typical range of 1,500 nautical miles, light jets are engineered for fast, focused travel. Cruising at 400 to 450 miles per hour, they’re tailored for regional missions that demand agility.

Their ability to access smaller, underserved airports unlocks routes commercial aviation can’t reach, enabling owners to travel on their own schedule and go exactly where business takes them.

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Jetcraft, is today announcing the appointment of Matt Pfaeffli as Sales Director in Southern California, Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada and Utah, further reinforcing the company’ US team.

Based in Orange County, California, Pfaeffli brings extensive experience in aircraft sales and client management to Jetcraft, following fifteen years with NetJets where he developed new business while managing a large portfolio of long-term clients.

Chad Anderson, CEO at Jetcraft, says: “North America is a key market for business aviation and Matt’s tenure across Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego makes him well-placed to support our clients in the region. His ability to build trusted relationships and deliver consistent results will be a huge asset to our team.

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Product Overview

The Beechcraft Premier 1A is a high-performance light jet developed as an upgrade to the original Premier I. It combines speed, comfort, and efficiency with advanced avionics, refined cabin features, and improved handling, making it one of the most capable aircraft in its class.

As of August 2025, there were 165 Premier 1A produced. There are currently 13 aircraft for sale, with the minority (6) under exclusive agreement.

Brief History

The Premier 1A was first flown in 1998 and entered service in 2001. Designed by Beechcraft to merge light jet efficiency with midsize jet comfort, it introduced an oval fuselage for greater cabin space. Production continued into the 2000s, establishing the model as a competitive option in the light jet category. Production of this aircraft ended in 2013.

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Latin America and the Caribbean’s commercial aviation sector is poised for one of its most dynamic growth phases in decades. Passenger traffic is forecast to exceed 746 million journeys in 2025,  surpassing pre-2019 volumes. This surge is unlocking opportunities for airlines to rethink their networks, modernise fleets and meet rapidly evolving passenger expectations.

For many smaller and mid-sized carriers, the shift marks a turning point. Years of operating with ageing fleets and limited capacity are giving way to fresh strategies and aircraft acquisitions. Across the region, operators are seizing the chance to strengthen connectivity, from linking island nations to major hubs, to opening new routes in hard-to-reach markets.

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Anna Gulbas, Jetcraft, former Sales Director – EMEA
Location: Poland

Describe a typical day or week in your role.

Statistically, the average day for me consists of emails, phone calls and meetings. But sometimes it’s much more exciting when we have aircraft viewings or we meet customer for negotiations.

Tell us what you enjoy most about your role.

I enjoy my customers. There are no two deals which are the same, no two sister transaction. Each deal, each transaction, each product is completely different. Customers are different, and we are never bored.

Describe what you are most proud of in your professional journey.

I’m most proud of the deal that I did for Polish government, which was a very long process. It was a public procurement, so the requirements were very complex, and I managed to win to the tender for the company, and we were able to sell the aircraft to the Polish government.

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