Pre-Owned Aircraft Inventory Shrinks Across Segments in January

Event summary

  • Pre-owned jet inventory fell 2.88% month-over-month and 14.6% year-over-year in January, with large jets down 5.09% M/M and super mid jets down 16.67% YOY.
  • Piston-single aircraft inventory dropped 5.44% M/M and 22.39% YOY, continuing a 6-month downward trend.
  • Turboprop aircraft inventory declined 2.4% M/M and 11.78% YOY, with asking prices down 2.62% YOY.
  • Robinson piston helicopter inventory decreased 5.88% M/M and 7.69% YOY, while asking prices rose 5.53% M/M and 5.37% YOY.

The big picture

The continued contraction in pre-owned aircraft inventory across all segments suggests a tightening market, potentially driven by reduced supply or increased demand. This trend could lead to higher pricing power for sellers in the short term, but sustained declines in inventory levels may signal broader economic or industry-specific challenges. The mixed trends in asking prices highlight the fragmented nature of the used aircraft market, where different segments are experiencing varying levels of pressure.

What we're watching

Inventory Trends
The pace at which pre-owned aircraft inventory continues to decline will impact market liquidity and pricing power.
Pricing Dynamics
Whether the downward trend in asking prices for jets and turboprops will persist or stabilize in the coming months.
Segment Performance
How different aircraft segments (jets, piston-singles, turboprops, helicopters) will perform relative to each other in the near term.

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Aviation