Stats From Above #25

🌤️ Changing Skies

September arrived quietly — but the skies were far from empty.
With summer crowds gone, business aviation shifted gears: fewer beach landings, more city returns, and steady activity across Northern and Western Europe.
It was a month of balance — between work and leisure, coastlines and capitals.

🏆 Top Arrival Airports (Jets + Turboprops)

1. Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) – 2,545 arrivals - Europe’s undisputed business hub — Le Bourget led September again.
2. Nice Côte d’Azur (LFMN) – 2,242 arrivals - The French Riviera slowed from August peaks but remained vibrant.
3. Geneva Cointrin (LSGG) – 1,656 arrivals - Geneva’s steady rhythm returned as private travel pivoted back toward meetings and conferences.
4. Milan Linate (LIML) – 1,598 arrivals - Northern Italy’s key gateway reasserted its business dominance after the summer lull.
5. Farnborough (EGLF) – 1,493 arrivals - The UK’s dedicated business aviation base held firm in the top five.

🔁 Top Routes of September

• LFPB ↔️ LSGG (Paris Le Bourget – Geneva) – 153 flights, 410 km average distance
• LSGG ↔️ LFPB (Geneva – Paris Le Bourget) – 149 flights, 410 km
• LFMN ↔️ LFPB (Nice – Paris Le Bourget) – 141 flights, 696 km
• LFPB ↔️ LFMN (Paris Le Bourget – Nice) – 136 flights, 696 km
• LIRA ↔️ LIML (Rome Ciampino – Milan Linate) – 115 flights, 486 km

French and Italian skies kept their top ranking, while the Paris–Geneva corridor once again led the European jet lanes.

🌍 Country Flows

Private aviation in September reflected a calmer rhythm:

• UK–UK flights remained the backbone, with 4,000+ movements.
• France, Spain, and Italy continued to pull leisure traffic, though at lower volumes.
• Business links between Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands began to pick up again.

📊 Segment Overview

• Turboprop – 16,407 arrivals, steady at the top and leading the month’s movements.
• Light Jet – 12,914 arrivals, second in volume, keeping Europe’s short routes alive.
• Super Midsize Jet – 9,564 arrivals, showing consistent demand as corporate travel regained place.

✈️ Jet of the Month – King Air C90: The Veteran That Still Delivers

While newer jets chase range and glamour, the King Air C90 just keeps working. It’s the aircraft that doesn’t need attention — it earns it.

Built to land where others can’t, the C90 thrives on reliability and practicality. In September, when many aircraft were winding down from summer charter runs, the King Air kept flying — connecting business hubs, rural airports, and island communities alike.

With its classic twin-turboprop setup, the C90 is proof that aviation longevity isn’t about age — it’s about purpose. A true workhorse, still relevant in a sky filled with sleek jets.

September was a reminder that the private aviation story isn’t just about peaks — it’s about consistency. As the rush of summer fades, the network adjusts, smaller aircraft take the lead, and veterans like the King Air C90 remind us:
some legends don’t retire — they just keep flying.

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