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Used Aircraft Pricing Index
Q2 2026

Published:

May 15, 2026

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At a Glance

Index Summary

aircraft Category

average asking price
Q2 2026

vs prior quarter
(Q2 2026)

vs prior year
(Q2 2025)

direction

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Light Jets
$6.25M
-1.8%
-2.6%
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Midsize Jets
$2.5M
-0.6%
+1.2%
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Super Midsize Jets
$18.9M
+0.9%
+3.8%
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Heavy Jets
$12.7M
+1.6%
+5.4%
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Ultra Long Range Jets
$10.6M
+1.3%
+6.7%
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Explore Jet Classes

Category - Spotlights

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Light Jets

Light jets remain one of the most accessible segments of the pre-owned business aviation market, offering lower acquisition and operating costs than larger aircraft. Increased inventory in Q2 2026 gives buyers more choice and greater negotiating flexibility, particularly when comparing aircraft by age, condition, equipment and maintenance status.
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Midsize Jets

The midsize jet segment continues to attract buyers seeking a balance between operating economics, cabin comfort and longer-range capability. With inventory increasing during Q2 2026, buyers have more opportunities to compare aircraft and negotiate based on condition, configuration and asking price.
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Super Midsize Jets

Super midsize jets continue to benefit from strong demand for aircraft capable of combining transcontinental range with spacious, comfortable cabins. With supply remaining relatively stable in Q2 2026, well-maintained aircraft with desirable configurations can continue to command strong market interest.
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Heavy Jets

Heavy jets remain a tightly supplied segment, supporting relatively firm pricing in Q2 2026. Buyers continue to prioritise aircraft with strong maintenance histories, modern avionics, desirable cabin configurations and the range required for demanding domestic and international missions.
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Ultra Long Range Jets

Ultra long range jets remain among the strongest-performing segments of the pre-owned market. Limited inventory and continued demand for nonstop international capability are supporting pricing, particularly for newer aircraft with modern cabins, current avionics and comprehensive maintenance documentation.

Market Volume

2,487

total active global listing - Q2 2026

2,612

Q1 2026

+9.0%

vs Prior Quarter

Supply by Category

(VS q1 2026)

Light Jets
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Increasing
Midsize Jets
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Increasing
Super Midsize Jets
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Stable
Heavy Jets
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Tightening
Ultra Long Range Jets
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Tightening

Market Commentary

The pre-owned aircraft market continued to show a clear divide between smaller and larger aircraft categories during Q2 2026. Light and midsize jets saw increased inventory, giving buyers more choice and greater leverage when evaluating asking prices and aircraft condition.

Larger aircraft categories, particularly heavy and ultra-long-range jets, remained comparatively tight on supply. Strong demand for long-range capability, combined with limited availability of desirable aircraft, helped support stable to slightly higher pricing in these segments.

Overall, the market is continuing to normalise as inventory levels adjust. Buyers have more opportunities in several categories, while sellers of well-maintained and correctly priced aircraft can still benefit from strong demand.

key themes for this quarter

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Values remain stable to slightly higher in larger jet categories due to low inventory and strong demand.
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Light and midsize segments saw more inventory, giving buyers more options and negotiating powers.
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Cross-border transactions continue to rise, especially from U.S. to Europe and the Middle East.
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Well-maintained, newer aircraft with modern avionics are commanding premium prices.
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Expect continued market normalization as inventory levels adjust over the next 1-2 quarters.

methodology notes

The Used Aircraft Pricing Index tracks changes in asking prices across the pre-owned business aircraft market by comparing aircraft listings within defined categories and reporting periods.

The Q2 2026 index uses aircraft currently represented in the market during the quarter and compares average asking prices with the previous quarter and the same period in the prior year. Aircraft category, age, configuration, equipment, maintenance status and market availability can all influence individual aircraft pricing.

Because asking prices do not always equal final transaction values, the index should be used as a market-direction indicator rather than a substitute for an aircraft-specific appraisal. Actual transaction prices may differ depending on aircraft condition, maintenance history, configuration, seller expectations, buyer demand and negotiation.

Market conditions can also change quickly. Buyers and sellers should therefore consider the latest available inventory and comparable aircraft when making acquisition, pricing or disposition decisions.

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