Large Jet Inventory Plummets as Aircraft Markets Tighten

The pre-owned aircraft market continues to navigate a landscape defined by thinning supplies and shifting price expectations. While jets, piston-single aircraft, and Robinson helicopters all recorded lower year-over-year inventory levels in August, the large jet segment remains the most constrained. This scarcity persists even as the market shows signs of modest monthly replenishment, with overall jet inventory rising 1.09% since July.

Price trends across the industry are showing mixed signals. Turboprop aircraft are currently trending upward in asking value, despite a minor monthly dip. Conversely, piston-single aircraft and Robinson helicopters are experiencing downward price pressure. For the jet market, values are largely moving sideways, with a 0.88% monthly decrease and a 1.85% decline year-over-year. As buyers look for value, the disparity between the supply of large jets and the relative stability in pricing suggests a market still adjusting to the lower availability of late-model inventory.