{"id":457,"date":"2025-08-02T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/?p=457"},"modified":"2025-08-08T01:34:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T01:34:11","slug":"jetspy-signal-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/2025\/08\/02\/jetspy-signal-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"JetSpy Signal &#8211; July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the <em>JetSpy Signal<\/em>, your monthly pulse on business aviation intelligence crafted specifically for aviation insiders, investors, and operators. Hard to believe we\u2019re already more than halfway through 2025\u2014time flies as fast as the jets we track!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powered by JetSpy\u2019s cutting-edge private jet tracking data, we\u2019re diving into the latest trends in business jet travel. From flight volume to operator insights, our tail number tracking and aircraft activity analysis deliver the intel you need to stay ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the numbers for July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flight Activity: Steady Flights, Slight Dip in Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>July 2025 showed near-flat flight counts but a slight decline in hours compared to June, with solid growth over last year. Here\u2019s the rundown:<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Month-over-Month (July 2025 vs. June 2025)<\/strong>: Flights edged up slightly by <strong>+0.06%<\/strong>, but total hours flown dropped <strong>-2.01%<\/strong>, likely reflecting shorter trips as summer leisure travel peaks.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year-over-Year (July 2025 vs. July 2024)<\/strong>: Flights rose <strong>+4.57%<\/strong>, and hours climbed <strong>+4.93%<\/strong>, showing sustained momentum in overall business aviation activity.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year-to-Date (2025 YTD vs. 2024 YTD)<\/strong>: Through July, flights are up <strong>+3.68%<\/strong>, and hours increased <strong>+4.23%<\/strong>, a clear sign that the strong momentum from the first half of 2025 is carrying into the second half.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Year-over-year gains continue to highlight healthy demand, even as seasonal travel patterns shift. Now, let\u2019s see where these jets were flying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Routes: Summer Destinations Shine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By analyzing our unfiltered business aviation data, we\u2019ve pinpointed the most traveled routes of July 2025, spanning both luxury leisure and core corporate travel lanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>KIAD (Washington Dulles International Airport) \u2194\ufe0f KTEB (Teterboro Airport)<\/strong>: A corporate mainstay, this route continues to dominate as a favorite for business travelers.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KLAS (Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas) \u2194\ufe0f KVNY (Van Nuys Airport)<\/strong>: A West Coast classic, blending high-net-worth leisure with business travel.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KACK (Nantucket Memorial Airport) \u2194\ufe0f KTEB (Teterboro Airport)<\/strong>: Summer leisure demand drives this route, connecting Nantucket to the Northeast\u2019s premier business hub.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KLAS (Harry Reid, Las Vegas) \u2194\ufe0f KSNA (John Wayne, Orange County Airport)<\/strong>: Vegas-to-OC flights thrive, fueled by a mix of business and pleasure.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KACK (Nantucket Memorial Airport) <\/strong><strong>\u2194\ufe0f <\/strong><strong>KHPN (Westchester County Airport)<\/strong>: Another Nantucket route shines, driven by affluent seasonal travel to and from the Northeast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to July 2024, the top routes show continuity with some notable shifts. <strong>KIAD (Washington Dulles International Airport) <\/strong><strong>\u2194\ufe0f <\/strong><strong>KTEB (Teterboro Airport)<\/strong> and <strong>KACK (Nantucket Memorial Airport) <\/strong><strong>\u2194\ufe0f <\/strong><strong>KTEB (Teterboro Airport)<\/strong> climbed in prominence, while <strong>KDAL (Dallas Love Field) <\/strong><strong>\u2194\ufe0f<\/strong><strong> KHOU (William P Hobby)<\/strong> dropped from the top 10, replaced by new entrants like intra-Colorado route <strong>KAPA (Centennial Airport) <\/strong><strong>\u2194\ufe0f <\/strong><strong>KASE (Aspen\/Pitkin County Airport)<\/strong>. This suggests a stronger focus on summer leisure destinations like Aspen and Nantucket, alongside sustained business traffic. Track these routes in real-time, or historically, with JetSpy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/route-results\"><strong>Traffic Reporting<\/strong><\/a> tool for deeper business aviation intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operator Segment Breakdown: Mixed Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our business aviation data breaks down <strong>per-aircraft <\/strong>averages for operator segments, comparing July 2025 to June 2025 and July 2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PUBLIC CORPORATIONS<\/strong>: Activity dipped compared to June, with slight declines from last year as well.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>19.9 hours<\/strong> and <strong>8,422 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>-15.2% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-15.5% fuel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024:<strong> -0.4% hours<\/strong> and <strong>+0.7% fuel<br><\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FOREIGN OPERATORS<\/strong>: One of the strongest segments, showing solid increases month-over-month and year-over-year.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>18.5 hours <\/strong>and<strong> 8,645 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>+6.1% hours<\/strong> and <strong>+6.0% fuel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024: <strong>+1.5% hours<\/strong> and <strong>+0.7% fuel<\/strong><br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ASSET MANAGEMENT<\/strong>: Saw a decline in both activity and fuel use compared to June and last July.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>16.6 hours<\/strong> and <strong>7,381 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>-5.6% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-5.8% fuel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024: <strong>-7.8% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-6.7% fuel\u00a0<\/strong><br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY<\/strong>: Mostly flat, with marginal decreases from June and slight gains over last year.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>16.1 hours<\/strong> and <strong>7,299 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>-1.4% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-2.4% fue<\/strong>l\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024: <strong>+0.3% hours<\/strong> and <strong>+0.1% fuel<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PRIVATE CORPORATIONS<\/strong>: Edged up from June but trailed slightly behind July 2024.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>14.1 hours<\/strong> and <strong>5,888 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>+1.3% hours<\/strong> and <strong>+1.3% fuel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024: <strong>-3.2% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-1.6% fuel<br><\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SPORTS TEAMS<\/strong>: Posted a strong rebound from June but remained well below year-ago levels.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>10.5 hours<\/strong> and <strong>3,696 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>+9.6% hours<\/strong> and <strong>+9.1% fuel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024: <strong>-20.6% hours <\/strong>and <strong>-29.3% fuel\u00a0<\/strong><br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GOVERNMENTAL<\/strong>: Experienced a sharp drop both month-over-month and year-over-year.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>6.8 hours<\/strong> and <strong>2,754 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>-45.4% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-46.5% fuel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024: <strong>-79.6% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-83.7% fuel<br><\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CHURCHES\/RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS<\/strong>: Activity slowed from June, with modest declines versus last July.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>5.6 hours<\/strong> and <strong>2,192 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>-40.5% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-27.0% fuel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024:<strong> -8.7% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-0.6% fuel<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign operators and sports teams bucked the downward trend this month, while government flights saw the steepest falloff. Track these shifts in real-time with JetSpy\u2019s private jet by operator tracking for deeper operational intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft Class Performance: Very Light Jets Surge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>July 2025\u2019s aircraft activity analysis highlights <strong>per-aircraft<\/strong> averages by jet class, with comparisons to June 2025 and July 2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SUPER MIDSIZE: <\/strong>Slight dip from June, essentially flat compared to last year.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>17.71 hours <\/strong>and <strong>5,409.38 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>-2.9% hours <\/strong>and <strong>-2.7% fuel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024: <strong>+0.1% hours <\/strong>and<strong> -0.2% fuel<br><\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ULTRA LONG RANGE<\/strong>: Declined month-over-month and year-over-year, signaling softer demand in the segment.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>15.07 hours<\/strong> and <strong>7,317.70 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>-5.5% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-5.7% fuel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024: <strong>-1.3% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-0.9% fuel<br><\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MIDSIZE<\/strong>: Down slightly from June, holding steady on hours but up modestly in fuel versus last July.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>14.79 hours <\/strong>and <strong>3,642.94 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>-1.9% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-2.1% fuel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024: <strong>-0.1% hours<\/strong> and <strong>+0.7% fuel<br><\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LIGHT<\/strong>: Marginal decline from June, with solid growth over last year.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>12.40 hours <\/strong>and<strong> 2,025.28 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>-0.6% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-0.6% fuel\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024: <strong>+2.6% hours<\/strong> and <strong>+3.2% fuel<\/strong><br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HEAVY<\/strong>: Notable month-over-month and year-over-year decreases in both hours and fuel burn.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>11.48 hours<\/strong> and <strong>4,680.90 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>-5.8% hours<\/strong> and <strong>-5.9% fuel <\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024:<strong> -3.0% hours<\/strong> and<strong> -2.7% fuel<\/strong><br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VERY LIGHT<\/strong>: Strong growth from both June and last July, reflecting rising interest in cost-efficient operations.<ul><li>July 2025: <strong>9.67 hours<\/strong> and <strong>795.37 gallons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>vs. June 2025: <strong>+7.2% hours<\/strong> and <strong>+7.2% fuel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vs. July 2024: <strong>+11.5% hours<\/strong> and <strong>+11.3% fuel<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Very Light jets continue to gain utilization momentum, likely driven by their lower operating costs and suitability for short-haul missions. Track aircraft class-level performance in real time or historically with JetSpy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/operating-stats-results\">Utilization Reporting<\/a> tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Airport Climbers: Summer Hotspots Surge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>July 2025 saw significant spikes at smaller airports, driven by seasonal leisure travel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>KAUG (Augusta State Airport)<\/strong>: <strong>+270.83%<\/strong> month-over-month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KWVL (Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport)<\/strong>: <strong>+254.55%<\/strong> month-over-month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KTVL (Lake Tahoe Airport): +251.11%<\/strong> month-over-month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KOSH (Wittman Regional Airport): <\/strong>2025\u2019s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh led to a <strong>+233.96%<\/strong> month-over-month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These gains highlight the pull of seasonal destinations and special events. Monitor these airports efficiently with JetSpy\u2019s unfiltered yet easy-to-use aviation data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Climbers and Descenders: What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While July didn\u2019t bring a surge in overall flight hours, it demonstrated continued year-over-year growth, confirming the resilience of business aviation. The data shows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>Growth on the Rise<\/strong> \u2013 Year-over-year flights and hours keep climbing steadily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf34 <strong>Seasonal Shuffles<\/strong> \u2013 Nantucket and Aspen are booming; Dallas\u2013Houston is losing altitude.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>Very Light Jets Take the Lead<\/strong> \u2013 Small but mighty, they\u2019re topping utilization increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfde <strong>Hotspot Airports on Fire<\/strong> \u2013 Maine and Lake Tahoe see significant spikes in leisure traffic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to dive deeper into a jet, route, or tail number? Use JetSpy\u2019s private jet tracking and regional analysis tools for real-time, dependable business aviation data. With fall around the corner, we\u2019ll be watching closely for changes in route mix, corporate activity, and international usage. Whether you\u2019re an investor spotting market shifts, an operator fine-tuning fleets, or an insider keeping tabs on the competition, JetSpy delivers business aviation intelligence that moves the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit<a href=\"https:\/\/jetspy.com\"> JetSpy.com<\/a> and create a <strong>free account <\/strong>to explore our platform, or subscribe for unfiltered insights, including live alerts via email or SMS, viewable and downloadable flight history, fleet monitoring, operating stats, route analysis, and utilization trends. JetSpy offers three <a href=\"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/#subscription-plans\">subscription plans<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scout<\/strong> \u2013 Track a single aircraft (a la carte).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Controller<\/strong> \u2013 Access <em>all<\/em> aircraft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Authority<\/strong> \u2013 Unlock fleet, route, and utilization analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Need <strong>multi-user access<\/strong>, <strong>API integration<\/strong>, or <strong>custom reports<\/strong>? We\u2019ve got enterprise solutions ready for takeoff. <a href=\"mailto:solutions@jetspy.com\">Reach out<\/a> to us for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until next month, keep your eyes on the skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All data reflects July 2025 activity, sourced from JetSpy\u2019s ADS-B data engine.<\/em><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July 2025 Business Aviation Activity Report<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":458,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-457","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"blocksy_meta":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=457"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/457\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":463,"href":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/457\/revisions\/463"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetspy.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}