Large jets now account for 20% of industry sales for the first time, according to Jetcraft’s Ever Forward: The Pre-Owned Business Aviation Report. The 2025 edition forecasts 11,202 pre-owned aircraft transactions over five years, generating $73.9 billion in revenue.

Jetcraft CEO Chad Anderson says: “Transaction volume and values are up as business aviation waves goodbye to the post-pandemic frenzy of low inventory and short days on market. Industry confidence is back, promising sustainable growth to the end of the decade. As new large jet models enter service, we also anticipate a further boost to pre-owned sales in this segment.”

Younger buyers are also shaping the market. The share of Jetcraft buyers under 45 has nearly doubled in 10 years to 29 per cent in 2024. Company owner and chairman Jahid Fazal-Karim says: “We're seeing a global shift in generational wealth, with businesses and investments inherited at a younger age than ever before. This, coupled with rapid growth in tech, AI and finance is accelerating an increase in 'new tech' billionaires, with ultra-high-net-worth-individuals (UHNWI) leveraging business aviation to support their professional and lifestyle needs.”

The Americas remain the dominant region for pre-owned transactions, accounting for 79 per cent of global sales since 2020. Market-wide, aircraft values have stabilised, but light aircraft continue to hold value longer, reflecting sustained demand from new UHNWIs entering the sector.

The report’s 11th edition refines business aviation forecasting by combining transaction data with shifting buyer demographics to offer a clearer view of future trends.