Used single-engine helicopter sales and inventory both declined in the first half of 2026, marking a dual contraction in the preowned light rotorcraft market. Aero Asset, the Toronto-based firm tracking global remarketing activity, confirmed the slide in both transaction volume and available stock, signaling a tightening market for operators and brokers. The simultaneous drop suggests reduced buyer demand or seller hesitation, potentially shifting acquisition strategies toward new aircraft or alternative weight classes. With fewer units traded and less inventory on offer, market liquidity is compressing, which may accelerate pricing volatility for mission-specific configurations like EMS and training variants. This trend contrasts with 2025, when supply grew despite falling sales, indicating a structural shift in H1 2026 dynamics.