2025 Business Aviation Workforce and Operations Briefing

Business aviation is entering 2026 with demand still strong, fleets growing, and operations more complex than ever. Honeywell’s 2025 Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts 8,500 new business jet deliveries over the next decade, valued at roughly $283 billion, with deliveries in 2026 projected to be about 5% higher than 2025 and average annual growth of around 3% over ten years (Aviation Week).

Behind that growth is a workforce under pressure. NBAA and industry partners repeatedly highlight persistent shortages of pilots, maintenance technicians, and other aviation professionals, driven by competition from the airlines and an overall decline in people choosing aviation careers (NBAA) ...