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Business aircraft transactions rose despite second quarter slowdown
Transaction volumes across most business aircraft segments have stayed above historical averages as Q1 results offset Q2 declines.

Second quarter transactions for business jets and turboprops fell 2.4% year-over-year but still exceeded the 10-year quarterly average by 7.4%. Strong Q1 performance lifted year-to-date volumes 14% over the first half of 2024. Inventory levels are rising but remain below the 10-year norm, with 6.5% of the active fleet listed for sale compared to 7.6%, according to Amstat’s 2025 Mid-Year Preowned Business Aircraft Market Report.

Heavy jet transactions declined 4.1% in Q2, but YTD activity is up 17.1%. Inventory has levelled at 6.8% of the fleet, asking prices are flat, and median values have rebounded 6% since May. Super-mid jet transactions rose 14.6% in Q2, driving YTD growth to 25.5%. Inventory is down since January, but average asking prices have fallen year-over-year while the median value is up 6% YTD.

Medium jets saw steady Q2 results and strong Q1 growth, with YTD totals 15.5% higher than 2024. Light jets dipped 5.3% in Q2 but remain 11.6% above the 10-year average, with YTD growth at 17.7%. Turboprops dropped 2.9% in Q2, yet YTD figures are up 8.2%.

“The second quarter's mild pullback should be viewed in the broader context of a resilient and active preowned market, particularly given the record-setting first quarter,” says Andrew Young, general manager of Amstat. “Our data suggests that strong demand, selective pricing adjustments and inventory growth are creating a dynamic yet balanced market environment.”

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