Pre-Owned Aircraft Inventory Slides In Key Segments, Asking Prices Show Mixed Trends

    Posted On: May 14, 2026

    Sandhills Global’s newest market reports cover April data for pre-owned aircraft on Controller.com and other Sandhills platforms. Inventory levels showed mixed movement, with modest declines across several categories. The most significant month-over-month change was in the large jet aircraft segment, which fell 7.3%. Year over year, piston helicopters recorded the largest shift, climbing 25.3%.

    Asking prices in April also showed mixed trends. Piston helicopters posted the most pronounced change M/M, decreasing 4.7%, while several jet categories increased, including large jets, which rose 3.9%. Y/Y asking price declines were led by large jets, down 3.3%, while light jets posted the largest increase at 2.5%.

    Watch our video for more about how lower pre-owned aircraft inventory levels are influencing pricing trends.

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