The global preowned business aircraft market remains fundamentally strong, supported by healthy demand, historically tight supplies of high-quality aircraft and extended new aircraft delivery backlogs, the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has found in its 2026-2027 Current Market Portrait & Forecast.

The report assesses the market as of September 2026 and provides an outlook through September 2027. IADA-Accredited Dealers closed 746 business aircraft transactions during the first half of 2026, an increase of 21% from the same period a year earlier.

Limited availability of younger, well-equipped aircraft continues to shape the market, particularly among midsize, super-midsize and large-cabin aircraft. Desirable aircraft with strong pedigree, current maintenance, engine programme coverage, modern avionics and connectivity are attracting buyers quickly and, in some segments, commanding premium prices.

The forecast identifies 100% bonus depreciation in the US, healthy business aviation utilisation, acceptable financing conditions and long OEM delivery lead times as important demand drivers. At the same time, buyers, sellers and operators continue to navigate geopolitical uncertainty, changing trade policies, higher operating and fuel costs, MRO capacity limitations and lingering supply chain constraints.

North America remains the principal engine of the global preowned market. The current US tariff environment remains generally favourable for qualifying preowned business aircraft, while potential restrictions affecting new aircraft imports could further strengthen demand for available preowned aircraft.

The report also examines conditions across Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Asia, South America and Africa, where regional factors include changing trade relationships, sustainable aviation fuel requirements, aircraft availability, financing conditions and differing levels of economic and business aviation activity. Higher aviation fuel costs and the premium associated with SAF are increasingly becoming part of aircraft ownership and operating decisions. The forecast also considers the potential long-term implications of historically high US government debt, though no significant direct effect on preowned business aircraft demand has yet emerged.

The forecast draws on the transaction experience and market intelligence of IADA members worldwide, along with information from the NBAA, GAMA, IBAC, Jetcraft and Global Jet Capital. It is available through IADA's AircraftExchange market report page, with copies also available at NBAA-BACE, which takes place 20-22 October at the Las Vegas Convention Center. IADA will be located in the West Hall, Booth 2877, with nearly 50 member companies participating.