Pre-Owned Aircraft Inventory Continues Sharp Decline Across Key Segments
Event summary
- Global used jet aircraft inventory fell 0.15% month-over-month and 19.21% year-over-year in June 2026, with large jets down 40% Y/Y.
- Turboprop inventory declined for the seventh consecutive month (-5.15% M/M, -13.67% Y/Y), while asking prices rose 3.32% Y/Y.
- Robinson piston helicopter inventory dropped 7.45% M/M and 17.14% Y/Y, with values trending sideways (up 3.05% Y/Y).
- Piston-single aircraft saw a rare 2.48% M/M inventory increase but remain down 14.08% Y/Y.
The big picture
The pre-owned aircraft market is experiencing structural supply tightness, particularly in high-value segments like jets and turboprops. This inventory squeeze—now in its seventh month for turboprops—suggests either pent-up demand or delayed fleet refresh cycles. The divergence between falling inventories and mixed price trends (up for turboprops, down for others) will test valuation models like Sandhills' EVI.
What we're watching
- Supply Tightness
- How sustained inventory declines in jets and turboprops will impact pricing power for sellers.
- Segment Performance
- Whether the super mid jet segment's 8.55% M/M inventory increase signals a broader shift.
- Value Trends
- The pace at which asking values adjust as supply constraints persist across categories.
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