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NAFA member Global Jet Capital releases their Q2 2026 Market Brief.

The business aviation market remained stable during the first half of 2026 despite continuing geopolitical uncertainty. Business jet departures were up, OEM backlogs grew, and transaction activity was healthy. Following a strong first half, the business jet market is well positioned for the balance of 2026.

• The global economy remained stable in Q2, with global GDP growing 2.3 percent during the quarter. Economists expect steady growth through the remainder of the year absent significant external events.
• Business jet departures experienced broad-based growth in H1, rising 3.4 percent year over year.
• OEM backlogs rose 20.4 percent year over year in Q2 2026, reaching $66.8 billion as new orders for business jets continued to increase.
• Reported transaction activity was lower in H1, apparently reflecting delays in data reporting rather than a material decline in transactions.
• Pre-owned aircraft availability declined in Q2, driven by fewer young aircraft being listed for sale.
• In Q2 2026, average bluebook values increased 2.9 percent on a year-over-year basis, although variance was observed across segments and models.

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This market report was originally published by Global Jet Capital on August 18, 2026.

NAFA member JETNET releases Edition 5 of JETNET iQ Market Monitor.

Mid-2026 Market Snapshot: Business Jet Inventory, Pricing & Activity

The first half of 2026 was a continuation of business aviation operating from a buoyed baseline post-pandemic. Flight activity is still expanding, and OEM order books remain at decade highs, although pre-owned aircraft pricing is normalizing and there is a slight slowdown in pre-owned transactions. All of this during elevated geopolitical tensions, an early-2026 energy shock, and a downgraded global economic growth outlook. This report examines the current state of the business aviation market in detail, including demand, supply, pricing, and economic trends, to provide a clear picture of where the industry stands and what lies ahead for the remainder of 2026.

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This report was originally published by JETNET on July 2, 2026.

NAFA member AMSTAT released their 2026 Q2 Preowned Business Aircraft Market Report.

The latest data from AMSTAT, sourced through the Premier+ platform, indicates that the preowned business aircraft market remained strong in Q2 2026. The report highlights a broad-based rebound in transaction volume alongside continued tightening in inventory across most segments. Total preowned business aircraft transactions (jets and turboprops combined) increased 11.2% in Q2 2026 compared to Q2 2025. Activity exceeded the 10-year Q2 average by 14.0%, the 3rd-highest Q2 total of the last 10 years.

Highlights (see Report for segment breakdown).

Tight Inventory Continues to Define Market Conditions

At the end of June 2026, preowned inventory stood at 5.8% of the active fleet, well below the 10-year average of 7.2% and at the lowest level since February 2024. Inventory declined 8.6% year-over-year and contracted 9.5% since the end of 2025, reinforcing ongoing supply constraints.

Business Jet Transactions Rebound as Supply Remains Constrained

Preowned business jet transactions as a whole underperformed in Q1 (versus Q1 2025) but increased 15.5% year-over-year in Q2 2026, exceeding the 10-year average - the 3rd-highest Q2 total in the last decade. Inventory tightened further, with just 6.5% of the active fleet available for sale, the lowest level since August 2023, compared to an 8.1% historical average.

Business jet median values were up 5% year-over-year and 2% year-to-date. By comparison, average asking prices based on listings declines. Andrew Young, AMSTAT GM noted that “this divergence reflects a market where younger, higher value jets are trading and realized transaction values have continued to hold up while older, lower value units are staying on the market dragging down the average asking price”.

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This market report was originally published by AMSTAT on July 30, 2026.

LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2026 – The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has publicly released its Second Quarter 2026 Market Report. It reveals that the global preowned business aircraft market remained healthy through the first half of the year, driven by strong buyer demand, historically tight inventory and continued confidence among the world's leading dealers and brokers.

The report shows that closed private business aircraft transactions increased 21% year over year to 746 during the first six months of 2026, while acquisition agreements, dealer inventory purchases and exclusive aircraft sale retainers continued to reflect a highly active marketplace despite persistent supply constraints.

"The first half of 2026 demonstrates that the preowned business aircraft market continues to perform remarkably well," said Lou Seno, Executive Director of IADA. "Demand remains healthy, transaction activity is even running ahead of last year and our members continue to express confidence in the market despite ongoing global uncertainties."

Seno added, "Limited availability of high-quality aircraft is supporting valuations and shifting negotiating leverage toward sellers. In a market where opportunities often require quick decisions and expert guidance, IADA Accredited Dealers and Certified Brokers provide buyers and sellers with the experience, transparency and trusted relationships needed to achieve successful outcomes."

When asked whether the 12-month outlook, into the first half of 2027, was softening, stable or improving, IADA members reported that the next year's market was very stable, and moving towards improvement.

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This report was originally published by IADA on July 30, 2026.

NAFA member, JETNET released their fifth edition of the JETNET iQ Market Barometer. This edition reviews market performance on a trailing twelve-month basis.

The first half of 2026 was a continuation of business aviation operating from a buoyed baseline post-pandemic. This report examines the current state of the business aviation market in detail, including demand, supply, pricing, and economic trends, to provide a clear picture of where the industry stands and what lies ahead for the remainder of 2026.

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This report was originally published by JETNET on July 29, 2026.

NAFA member Shawn Holstein, President of Holstein Aviation, shares his recent blog about business aviation in Q2 2026.

The business aviation market in Q2 2026 is telling a fascinating story of resilience matching up against industrial constraint. Demand from passengers and buyers hasn’t slowed down, but the industry is bumping up against a “supply-driven ceiling.” Growth isn’t being limited by a lack of interest, but rather by OEM production bottlenecks and a heavily congested maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector.

Here is a breakdown of the key trends shaping the market this quarter.

FLIGHT ACTIVITY: THE WHEELS KEEP TURNING

Flight hours are still on the rise, proving that the operational demand for business aircraft remains a core priority for corporations and individuals alike.

• Sustained Growth: North American flight activity is projected to climb 1.9% in 2026, on track to hit roughly 5.5 million flight hours.

• Sector Performance: Fractional and charter operators are leading the charge. Confidence is high, with 91% of operators expecting to fly the same or more than they did in 2025.

• Regional Hotspots: While the U.S. remains the dominant global market, specific regions are outperforming the baseline. Major aviation hubs like Florida and Texas are seeing year-over-year activity jumps of 2% to 3%.

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This article was originally published by Holstein Aviation on July 10, 2026.

NAFA member Aero Asset released their 2026 Half Year Heli Market Trends - Single Engine Edition.  

Heli Market Trends compiles YTD 2026 performance of 4 single engine models in production and variants with recent preowned sales activity. Market performance is ranked from most to least active.

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This Market Report was originally published by Aero Asset on July 15, 2026.

NAFA member JETNET releases Edition 4 of JETNET iQ Market Monitor.

Conflict Cuts Middle East Activity 19%, But Global Bizjet Demand Just Hit a Record 

Global business jet departures grew 5.1% over the last twelve months and US corporate profits hit a record high, while the ultra-wealthy population that drives most of the industry’s demand is also at an all-time high. By almost any headline measure, the market through May 2026 looks healthy.

And yet, the energy shock that began earlier this year seems to have some negative impacts on the market, and it is still working its way through the system. Fuel costs have posted their sharpest spike since 2022, consumer sentiment has hit a record low, the Middle East (a small but fast-growing market until February), has been stifled, and pre-owned transaction velocity, running above 15% year-over-year in December, has decelerated to low single digits.

Both narratives can be true at the same time, and the full Market Monitor aims to join them together by joining JETNET’s serial-number-level asset data with WINGX’s tail-level flight activity. Here is how the four chapters read on a May 2026 trailing-twelve-month basis.

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This report was originally published by JETNET on July 2, 2026.

NAFA member JETNET has released the third edition of the JETNET iQ Market Monitor. This edition reviews market performance on a trailing twelve-month basis.

Q1 data and early 2026 trends have introduced some meaningful shifts since our last edition. Download the report to see what's changed across macro, activity, market, and inventory.

What the new data shows:

• Global business jet departures totaled 3.9 million on an April 2026 TTM basis, up 4.9%, with North America accounting for 71% of worldwide activity
• Latin America (+9.8%) and Africa (+13.0%) led regional growth, while the Middle East contracted 17.1% YTD following the February conflict outbreak
• Global bizjet deliveries totaled 769 on an April 2026 TTM basis, pulling back from the 818 units delivered in full-year 2025, though OEM order books remain at decade-highs
• The April 2026 TTM pre-owned transaction trend rose above 15% YOY in December 2025, before softening to just +2% in April 2026 as the Middle East conflict and macro uncertainty weighed on buyer confidence
• Regions outside North America and Europe accounted for almost 15% of global departures TTM, with the Middle East seeing fuel uplift running more than 40% below pre-conflict norms, though with tentative signs of recovery in recent weeks

The 2026 GDP forecast has been revised down to 3.1%, reflecting trade tensions and the Middle East conflict. US corporate profits hit all-time highs, and equity markets remain volatile following shocks from the Strait of Hormuz closure.

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This report was originally published by JETNET on June 1, 2026.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 28, 2026, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the first quarter 2026 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The results for the first three months of 2026, when compared to the same period in 2025, show increased shipments in the piston airplane and business jet sectors and an increase in the overall value of aircraft shipments. 

Aircraft shipments through the first quarter of 2026, when compared to the same period in 2025, saw piston airplanes increase 6.4% with 381 units, turboprops decrease 3.1% with 124 units, and business jets increase 14.9% with 162 units. The value of airplane deliveries through the first quarter of 2026 was $6.1 billion, an increase of 19.1%.

Helicopter shipments through the first quarter of 2026, when compared to the same period in 2025, saw piston helicopters decrease by seven units to 47, and turbine helicopters decrease by 9.0% with 121 units. The value of civil-commercial helicopter deliveries was $789 million. 

GAMA’s complete 2026 first quarter report can be found at gama.aero.
 

This Press Release and report were originally published by GAMA on May 28, 2026.

NAFA member Global Jet Capital releases their Q1 2026 Market Brief.

While the geopolitical situation contributed to economic uncertainty in Q1, market fundamentals remained healthy. The quarter showed strong demand for business aviation, reflected in increasing aircraft departures, OEM backlog, and stable pre-owned availability. Transaction levels declined year over year in Q1 as a result of supply chain constraints and comparison with a strong Q1 2025. Delays in data reporting have also impacted transaction levels. The business jet market is expected to remain resilient throughout the remainder of 2026.

• In Q1 2026, the global economy remained resilient with steady GDP growth of 2.7 percent despite the conflict in the Middle East.
• Business jet departures experienced broad-based growth in Q1, rising 3.8 percent year over year.
• OEM backlogs rose 19.3 percent year over year in Q1 2026, reaching $57.1 billion for the four OEMs that reported Q1 results.
• Transaction activity was softer in Q1, largely reflecting timing-related delays in data reporting.
• Pre-owned aircraft available for sale as a percentage of the total installed base was lower in Q1 2026 than Q1 2025, declining to 6.7 percent from 7.2 percent.
• In Q1 2026, bluebook values increased 1.1 percent, reflecting modest industry-wide appreciation on a year-over-year basis, although there was variance across segments and models.
   

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This report was originally published by Global Jet Capital on May 27, 2026.

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.
 

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This report was originally published by AMSTAT on May 4, 2026.

NAFA member JETNET releases their second edition of the JETNET IQ Market Monitor.

Q1 data has shifted a few of the patterns we previously flagged, and there are segments where the picture looks meaningfully different from what we reported. Download our latest report to see what's changed. 

What the new data shows:

• Global bizjet departures reached 3.9 million on a trailing 12-month basis, up 5.0% YOY — but the Middle East contracted 11.4% in Q1 2026 following the February conflict outbreak
• The pre-owned transaction trend recovered to +16% YOY in December 2025, then softened to just +1% by March 2026 as macro uncertainty weighed on buyer confidence
• New deliveries eased to 750 units TTM, pulling back from 809 units in full-year 2025 — though OEM order books remain at decade-highs
• Latin America (+11.3%) and Africa (+13.0%) led regional growth, while emerging markets now account for nearly 15% of global departures

The macro backdrop has shifted too. The 2026 GDP forecast has been revised down to 3.1%, equity markets retreated from late-2025 highs, and Middle East fuel uplift is running more than 40% below pre-conflict norms with no recovery trajectory yet visible.

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This report was originally published by JETNET on April 30, 2026. 

ATLANTA, USA, March 10, 2026 – Aero Asset, a global helicopter sales and market intelligence firm, has released its 2025 Annual Heli Market Trends Twin-Engine edition during a press conference at VERTICON in Atlanta, GA. Backed by Aero Asset’s expertise and proprietary market insight, this report delivers a comprehensive analysis of the global preowned twin-engine helicopter market in 2025.The report tracks activity across weight classes, configurations, and regions, as well as trends in sales, supply, pricing, and liquidity. At the end of 2025, the data revealed that twin-engine supply dropped by 26% year-over-year (YOY), reaching a new five-year low.

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This report was originally published by Aero Asset on March 10, 2026.

NAFA member Global Jet Capital releases Q4 2025 Market Brief. 

The business jet market was on solid footing in Q4 2025. With a positive macroeconomic environment, business jet market fundamentals remained strong, including rising usage and transaction activity and steady aircraft availability and values. These trends supported the market’s stability and set the stage for continued momentum into 2026.

• Following uncertainty earlier in the year, the global economy continued to grow in Q4 2025, and some economists have upgraded their growth expectations.
• Business jet departures experienced broad-based growth in Q4, rising 4.6 percent year over year.
• OEM backlogs rose 10.4 percent year over year in Q4 2025 as industry-wide orders increased.
• Transaction activity was strong in 2025, with total volume increasing 9.8 percent year over year.
• Pre-owned aircraft available for sale as a percentage of the total installed base was lower in Q4 2025 than Q4 2024, declining from to 6.9 percent from 7.4 percent.
• In Q4 2025, bluebook values increased 0.4 percent, reflecting stability between supply and demand during the quarter. 

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This market brief was originally published by Global Jet Capital on February 24, 2026.