Aircraft Depreciation Trends

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Depreciation Report - 2026

Published:

May 15, 2026

Our 2026 analysis shows Super Midsize and Heavy Jets hold hold value the best over a 10 year period, while Light Jets experience the fastest depreciation due to higher supply and lower replacement costs.

Well maintained aircraft with low total hours, recent interior and avionics upgrades and strong program coverage continue to outperform the market.

Residual Value Spectrum

Depreciation by Category

Average view retention over time

Aircraft
category

Year 1
(%)

Year 3
(%)

Year 5
(%)

Year 10
(%)

Light Jets
88%
88%
88%
88%
Midsize Jets
75%
75%
75%
75%
Super Midsize Jets
88%
88%
88%
88%
Heavy Jets
75%
75%
75%
75%
Ultra Long Range Jets
88%
88%
88%
88%

top 10 models

Best Value Retention

rank

aircraft model

10 year retention

why it's in demand

1
Gulfstream G700
60%

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2
Bomberdier Global 7500
60%

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3
Cessna Latitude
60%

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4
Embrear 600
60%

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5
Gulfstream G650
60%

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6
Embrear 600
60%

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7
Gulfstream G650
60%

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8
Embrear 600
60%

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9
Gulfstream G650
60%

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10
Embrear 600
60%

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5 models

Lowest Value Retention

rank

aircraft model

10 year retention

key reasons

1
Gulfstream G700
60%

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2
Bomberdier Global 7500
60%

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3
Cessna Latitude
60%

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4
Embrear 600
60%

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5
Gulfstream G650
60%

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Depreciation varies widely based on maintenance, hours, configuration and market condition.

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Valuation Drivers

Factors that Affect Depreciation

Age and Total Hours

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Maintenance Programs

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Interior Condition

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Avionics Vintage

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Market Supply

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OEM Support

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Demand Trends

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Global Economy

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