NAFA member AMSTAT releases their 2026 Q1 Preowned Business Aircraft Market Report.
The latest data from AMSTAT, sourced through the AMSTAT Premier+ platform, indicates that the preowned business aircraft market remained strong in Q1 2026. Preowned business aircraft transactions in Q1 2026 declined by 10.5% compared to Q1 2025. This decrease should not be interpreted as a market slowdown, as Q1 2025 represented an unusually strong quarter that significantly exceeded prior-year activity. Even with this year-over-year decline, Q1 2026 transactions surpassed the 10-year Q1 average by 4%.
Highlights (see Report for segment breakdown):
Business Jets:
Preowned business jet transactions in Q1 2026 were down 11.4% compared to Q1 2025, mirroring trends in the broader market. However, activity remained strong, exceeding the 10-year Q1 average by 9.1% and surpassing Q1 transaction levels in both 2023 and 2024.
Business Turboprops:
Preowned turboprop transactions in Q1 2026 declined by 8.9% compared to Q1 2025 and were 4.8% below the 10-year Q1 average. However, activity exceeded Q1 2024 levels and was consistent with Q1 2023.
This report was originally published by AMSTAT on May 4, 2026.