Private Aviation, After the Boom
Pre-owned long-range jets are back on the market. Here is how to buy well.
By Robert Kane · 09 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
After several years in which inventory of large-cabin jets was historically thin, supply has returned, and with it negotiating room for buyers.
Three things to check first
Engine programme enrolment, damage history and the date of the next major inspection matter far more to residual value than cabin finishes.
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