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Aircraft Depreciation:
What Every Buyer and Seller
Needs to Know

Depreciation is the largest single cost of aircraft ownership and the one most consistently underestimated. Understanding it before you buy or sell can save or cost you millions.

Asset-Class Breakdown

Depreciation by Category

aircraft category

year 1

year 3

year 5

year 10

light jet

~90%
~75%
~60%
~40%

midsize

~80%
~72%
~58%
~36%

super midsize

~82%
~68%
~52%
~32%

heavy

~78%
~66%
~45%
~27%

ultra long range

~75%
~60%
~40%
~21%

These are indicative averages - actual depreciation varies by model, condition and market.

Top Long-Term Performers

Best Value Retention Models

Fastest-Depreciating Assets

Worst Value Retention

1

Very light jets (e.g. HondaJet)

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Older heavy jets (e.g. Pre 2010)

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Discontinued models (e.g. Citation X)

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Aircraft with non-OEM maintenance

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Custom or highly modified interiors

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Key Drivers & Variables

What Affects Depreciation

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Airframe Hours

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Engine Program Enrolment

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Interior & Avionics Vintage

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Paint Condition

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Market Supply & Demand

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OEM Support & Parts Availability

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Service History & Valuation

Maintenance Program Depreciation

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Guide & Next Steps

For Sellers

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