Stats From Above #27

A clear look back, as the year races toward its end.

December always feels different in aviation. It’s the month of tight schedules, early sunsets, full calendars, and the sense that everyone is trying to finish the year a step ahead of the clock. Amid the winter rush, it’s worth pausing for a moment — and looking at what November quietly told us about the true shape of Europe’s private aviation market. No seasonal glamour. No holiday spikes. Just the real routes, the real hubs, the real aircraft that kept the continent moving. Here’s what stood out.

Top Airports — where Europe actually moved in November

November is never about volume — it’s about priority. And the airports that lead this month show exactly where decisions were made across the continent.

• Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) - 2,018 arrivals
• Geneva (LSGG) - 1,267 arrivals
• Farnborough (EGLF) - 1,077 arrivals
• Milan Linate (LIML) - 1,046 arrivals
• Nice (LFMN) - 1,034 arrivals

Paris stayed unmatched — a year-end powerhouse. Geneva and Farnborough represent Europe’s boardrooms more than its runways. Milan and Nice prove that strategic mobility remains steady well into winter.

Top Routes — the corridors of late autumn movement

As the year closes, flying becomes more intentional. The most active routes in November reflect boardrooms, not beaches:

• Paris LBG ↔ Geneva
• Milan Linate ↔ Rome Ciampino
• Ankara ↔ Istanbul
• Reykjavík-region rotations (operational positioning)

These routes don’t chase attention — they sustain economic flow.

Segment Performance — efficiency above everything

November’s aircraft mix shows a market optimized for purposeful flying:

• Turboprop — 12,555 arrivals
• Light Jet — 8,837 arrivals
• Super Light Jet —6,647 arrivals
• Ultra Long Range Jet— 5,891 arrivals
• Super Midsize Jet —5,860 arrivals
• Heavy Jet — 5,617 arrivals
• Very Light Jet —2,287 arrivals
• Midsize Jet — 1,636 arrivals
• Entry Level Jet —1,050 arrivals
• Bizliner / Airliner —423 arrivals

Turboprops took the top spot again — because in November, efficiency is the ultimate luxury. Light jets followed closely, powering Europe’s decision-making map. ULRs stayed active but purposeful — long-range for necessity, not indulgence.

Jet of the Month — Cessna Citation XLS+

At this time of year, the market values one thing above all: dependability. And few aircraft embody that more than the Citation XLS+.

It stood out not because it’s flashy — but because it’s the aircraft that delivers exactly what November demands:

• a cabin that works for real businesst ravel
• strong European range
• excellent winter runway performance
• predictable costs
• and the consistency operators rely on when margins tighten

The XLS+ isn’t a seasonal aircraft. It’s an all-year aircraft — a jet for serious missions when time is short and expectations are high.

With December now in full motion and the year closing fast, November offered a rare moment of clarity. It showed:

• the hubs that actually matter
• the routes that sustain economic flow
• the aircraft that operators trust when it counts

No noise. No glamour. Just the architecture of real European mobility.

As we head into the final stretch of 2025, November reminds us what keeps this industry moving: discipline, efficiency, and purpose.