Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Preowned Jet Values Rise In Face of Transaction Declines
Inventory fell to 6.6% of fleet versus 8.2% historical average
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Preowned business jet median values rose 3% in Q1 2026 as inventory tightened to 6.6% of the active fleet, well below the 8.2% historical average, Amstat reported. © Bombardier

Preowned business jet transactions declined 11.4% year over year (YOY) in the first quarter but remained 9.1% above the 10-year average as constrained inventory continued to support aircraft values, according to market intelligence firm Amstat.

Total preowned business aircraft transactions declined 10.5% in the first quarter compared versus a year ago. However, activity exceeded the 10-year first-quarter average by 4% and surpassed transaction levels seen in the first three months of both 2023 and 2024.

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