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Q3 2026 · July – September
Pre-owned business jet market intelligence across five segments, from Light Jets to Ultra Long-Range. Supply, sales, pricing and absorption, verified by the EMCJET market intelligence team.
The full report
Supply and sales by vintage, pricing, days on market and model-level detail across all five segments of the pre-owned business jet market.
Executive summary
The pre-owned business aircraft market continued to demonstrate resilience throughout the third quarter of 2026, though market conditions became increasingly asymmetric across the five major aircraft segments. Following the inventory recovery observed during the first half of the year, available supply continued to expand, approaching its highest level in the past twelve months. Despite this growth, overall fleet availability remained relatively limited at 5.0%, with inventory levels returning to approximately the same position observed during this period last year.
The third quarter reinforced an important distinction across the pre-owned business aircraft market: increasing inventory does not necessarily equate to weakening market conditions. As the traditionally active fourth quarter approaches, the industry enters year-end with a broader selection of available aircraft and generally healthy underlying market fundamentals.
The most liquid segment, with the lowest absorption rate of the five at 7.4 months.
The only category to record an increase in quarterly transaction value.
Lowest fleet availability at 4.0%, even as inventory expanded.
Reached a 12-month high of 719 aircraft; 711 were for sale as of October 7, 2026.
By segment
Where each category stood at the close of Q3. Select a segment to open its section in the brief.
Efficiency without compromise
The Light Jet segment remains one of the most active areas of the pre-owned market, supported by healthy buyer demand and comparatively strong market liquidity. Although transaction volume softened modestly during Q3, inventory remained stable and absorption improved.
Where efficiency meets performance
The Mid-Size segment continued to exhibit relatively stable market conditions throughout the third quarter, sustaining much of the improvement achieved earlier in the year. Stable inventory and continued activity across established legacy platforms suggest a more balanced position than at the beginning of 2026.
Versatility at the super mid-size level
The Super Mid-Size segment demonstrated a meaningful improvement in market liquidity during Q3, driven by stronger transaction activity and relatively stable inventory levels. With sales increasing and absorption improving considerably, the segment continues to exhibit healthy market fundamentals.
Built for distance and endurance
The Large Cabin segment continued to demonstrate resilience throughout the third quarter, maintaining relatively stable market conditions despite modest inventory growth. Consistent marketing timelines and continued activity across legacy and newer platforms suggest the segment remains broadly balanced.
True intercontinental performance
The Ultra Long-Range segment experienced a notable expansion in available inventory during Q3, marking a shift from the supply-constrained conditions observed earlier in the year. Improving marketing timelines and continued pricing resilience among key Gulfstream platforms suggest the segment remains well-positioned.
Compiled from proprietary market data and industry sources reflecting observed conditions during Q3 2026. Sales are tracked by confirmed sale date; supply reflects live availability as of October 7, 2026. Absorption is shown in months.
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