Pre-Owned Large Jet Inventory Drops 37.7% Year-Over-Year as Demand Outstrips Supply
Event summary
- Inventory of used large jets fell 37.73% year-over-year in August 2026, the steepest decline among pre-owned aircraft segments.
- Overall pre-owned jet inventory dropped 22.32% Y/Y, with mid-sized jets seeing a 16.67% month-over-month increase.
- Asking prices for used jets trended sideways, down 0.88% month-over-month and 1.85% year-over-year.
- Piston-single aircraft and helicopter prices declined, while turboprop values rose slightly.
The big picture
The sharp decline in pre-owned large jet inventory suggests strong demand outpacing supply, potentially signaling a strategic shift in the aviation market. This trend, coupled with mixed price movements across aircraft types, indicates a complex dynamic where high-value assets are becoming scarcer. The data underscores the importance of monitoring how these supply constraints will influence pricing and investment strategies in the coming months.
What we're watching
- Inventory Constraints
- Whether the sustained inventory decline in large jets will lead to upward pressure on prices despite current sideways trend.
- Segment Performance
- How mid-sized jet inventory growth will impact overall market dynamics and pricing strategies.
- Market Sentiment
- The pace at which demand for late-model jets will affect other aircraft segments and broader aviation market stability.
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