Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Preowned Jet Market Stabilizes into Fourth Quarter
Large-cabin demand returns as buyers refocus globally
NBAA 2017 static display
© Barry Ambrose/AIN

The preowned business aircraft market is entering the fourth quarter in healthier condition than during the post-pandemic surge, according to the latest market forecast from the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). 

IADA credits two policy shifts with shaping demand in the U.S. market. First, the reinstated 100% bonus depreciation—now permanent—for qualifying new or preowned aircraft placed in service on or after Jan. 20, 2025. According to IADA, this has “pulled forward demand, sharpened year-end closing urgency, and improved net affordability for U.S. buyers.” Second, a July provisional deal between the U.S. and EU preserved tariff-free trade in aircraft, engines, and parts, reducing a major uncertainty for cross-border transactions.