Pre-Owned Jet Inventory Rises Month-Over-Month in September Amid…

Event summary

Pre-owned jet inventory rose 5.07% month-over-month in September but remained 23.58% lower year-over-year.
Super mid jet segment saw the largest month-over-month inventory increase at 10%, while large jets dropped 39.8% year-over-year.
Used jet asking prices increased 2.02% month-over-month and 0.71% year-over-year.
Piston aircraft inventory decreased 12.24% year-over-year but showed signs of stabilization.
Turboprop and Robinson piston helicopter inventories trended sideways with minor month-over-month increases.

The big picture

The pre-owned jet market is showing signs of stabilization with month-over-month inventory increases, though year-over-year levels remain lower. This trend suggests a potential shift in market dynamics, possibly driven by faster sales and changing buyer behaviors. The broader aviation industry may be experiencing a period of adjustment as it navigates post-pandemic demand and supply conditions.

What we're watching

Market Stabilization: Whether the pre-owned jet market can sustain its current stabilization trend amid lower year-over-year inventory levels.
Price Trends: How the recent increases in used jet asking prices will affect buyer demand and seller strategies.
Segment Performance: The pace at which different aircraft segments, particularly super mid and large jets, will recover from their year-over-year declines.