The International Aircraft Dealers Association sees demand for preowned business aircraft remaining firm while inventory stays tight, with long original equipment manufacturer backlogs helping to keep supply constrained. The market outlook points to continued seller-favourable conditions as buyers compete for scarce late-model aircraft.
The report, carried by Aviation International News on 5 October, highlights a preowned sector still shaped by persistent delivery delays for new aircraft and limited availability of desirable used jets. That combination has kept transaction activity supported even as supply remains thin across key segments. For buyers, the shortage of well-equipped aircraft continues to narrow choice and extend deal timing.
The market backdrop remains broadly positive for sellers, particularly where aircraft have strong maintenance histories, attractive specifications and recent pedigree. Demand has stayed resilient despite wider economic uncertainty, while constrained inventory has continued to underpin pricing power in the used market. The report places the emphasis on availability rather than a broad softening in sentiment, suggesting the imbalance between demand and supply remains the central feature of the sector.