Private Flying in Canada
The Covid-19 global pandemic was the catalyst that created a fundamental shift in Canadian demand for private aviation services.
More and more people realized the benefits of flying private and bookings soared. Compared to 2019 (the last full year before the pandemic), overall demand for private flights has increased by approximately 50 per cent in Canada, according to aviation data firm WINGX—and more than half of those new requests have been serviced by AirSprint Private Aviation.
Founded in 2000, AirSprint is the Canadian pioneer in Fractional Jet Ownership. Over the 12 months between April 2024 and March 2025, AirSprint grew an impressive 14 per cent year over year, despite the fact that the pandemic officially ended more than two years ago.
“We represent 29 per cent of the overall Canadian private jet market based on departures,” said James Elian, President and CEO of AirSprint. “Our next largest competitor is at eight per cent.”
The AirSprint fleet of aircraft has grown along with post-pandemic demand for private aviation services, with the roster totalling 40 aircraft in March 2025. Four jets were onboarded in the preceding six months alone.