The Asia-Pacific region is emerging as a critical growth market for private jet manufacturers, with industry leaders reporting significant expansion across Southeast Asia and beyond.
At the recent Singapore Airshow, Gulfstream’s head of worldwide sales Scott Neal confirmed the trend: “Here in Asia, and especially South East Asia, we’re particularly busy right now. Our market share is growing. We’re delivering more aeroplanes into the region… we’re very busy in Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand.”’
The numbers support this momentum. International traffic in the Asia-Pacific region grew by 8% in 2025, outpacing global growth of 6.8%, according to Alton Aviation Consultancy. Private jet flights globally reached approximately 3.7 million in 2025 – up 5% from 2024 and around 35% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
France’s Dassault Aviation points to rising demand in India, Thailand and Laos, whilst countries like Indonesia and the Philippines present unique opportunities. ‘In many airports with shorter runways, smaller business jets can reach places that large airliners cannot,’ explained Carlos Brana, Dassault’s head of civil aircraft.
The growth mirrors broader wealth trends, with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (those worth more than $30 million) increasing by more than 70% globally between 2020 and 2025.
Whilst China’s private jet market has cooled in recent years, manufacturers expect demand to rebound as Chinese companies expand internationally, creating growing need for faster, more direct travel than commercial flights can offer.
For Australian travellers and businesses, this regional expansion means improved charter aircraft access and more competitive private jet hire options across Asia-Pacific destinations.
