New Phase For Business Aviation Says JETNET

JETNET, a provider of business aviation market intelligence, says the market is no longer surging, but it continues to operate at a significantly elevated baseline compared to 2019. In particular, it notes that usage levels are rising, pre-owned aircraft inventory is gradually building, and pricing is becoming more rational.

The details are presented in their “Mid-2025 Market Snapshot.”

Pre-owned Aircraft Market

Some of the key highlights in the used business aircraft market include:

• There were 1,912 whole-aircraft transactions of jets and turboprops in the first half of 2025.
• Newer aircraft, particularly those with modern avionics and low hours, continued to command premium valuations despite the broader pricing shift.
• The inventory pool is aging. The average age of aircraft listed for sale reached 22 years, with older models taking significantly longer to transact than newer, low-time aircraft.
• Average asking prices declined by approximately 9% year over year, to $5.9m.
• At June 2025 there were 3,117 business aircraft for sale, representing 6.58% of the global fleet. Pre-pandemic, approximately 8–10% of the global fleet was for sale at any time.
• The average days on market for aircraft that actually sold rose from approximately 385 days in January to about 403 days in June.

"The market is maturing into a more thoughtful, resilient phase," said Paul Cardarelli, Vice President of Sales at JETNET. "Buyers are more selective, and the frenzy has cooled, but activity remains elevated, especially compared to pre-pandemic levels. This suggests we're seeing a new normal, not a retreat."

New Aircraft Deliveries

455 new business jets delivered in the first half of 2025. JETNET is forecasting a total of 820 new business jet deliveries in 2025, which would be an 8% year-over-year increase.

Looking ahead to the second half of 2025, current trends are expected to continue says JETNET, with elevated usage, a healthy pace of transactions, and moderate pricing corrections. They forecast that structural shifts, including a younger and more diverse customer base, broader adoption of fractional ownership models, and stronger brand visibility for private aviation, position the industry for continued resilience.

"The post-pandemic landscape has redefined what's 'normal' in business aviation," said Rolland Vincent, JETNET iQ Creator/Director. "We are operating on a permanently higher baseline, with increased utilization and durable interest from new customer segments."