Used business jet inventories for aircraft less than seven years out of production fell 45% year-over-year to 1,009 units in August, according to data from Jefferies.
Total available units declined 16% from August 2025’s 1,206 units and slipped 1% from July 2026’s 1,016 units. Inventory of newer jets, defined as less than seven years out of production, held steady at 2.0% of the fleet. Heavy jets led the decline with a 34% drop, followed by midsize jets at 12% and light jets at 9%. Tighter supply supported pricing, which increased 3% year-over-year while remaining flat month-over-month.
By manufacturer, Gulfstream saw inventories fall 66% year-over-year to 22 units, driven by the G650 model, which had five units available compared with 30 in August 2025. Pricing for Gulfstream jets fell 3% year-over-year to $32.7 million.
Embraer’s available units dropped 42% year-over-year to 22, while pricing rose 1% to $12.9 million. Cessna’s inventory declined 42% to 45 units, with prices up 19% year-over-year and 1% month-over-month. Bombardier’s units for sale decreased 33% to 42, and pricing increased 4% to $21.3 million. Dassault’s inventory fell 30% to 19 units, though pricing declined 4% year-over-year.
