Pre-owned aircraft inventory rises in October
Sandhills Global data indicates that used aircraft inventory levels increased throughout October, though supply figures remain lower than they were one year ago.
Inventory of pre-owned aircraft saw a sequential increase during October, according to the latest market analysis from Sandhills Global. Despite this upward trend, the volume of available units has not yet reached the levels recorded during the same period in 2025.
Data aggregated from Controller.com and internal market platforms tracks supply fluctuations within the aviation sector. The current trend suggests a slow recovery in the availability of used assets, marking a departure from the constrained supply environment that characterized the previous two years.
Market analysts note that while inventory is expanding, the sector continues to operate with fewer available units than in previous historical cycles. This persistent supply gap influences current valuation trends and purchasing activity across the pre-owned aviation market.