Aircraft Market Trends & Pricing 2026

Aircraft Segments

What the Market Is Telling Us

Four segments. One honest take. And what we can do that the public listings can't.

Business Jets

Light, Mid, & Heavy

The Bottom Line

Inventory is tightening—down 12% this year—while prices have climbed about 7%. If you're waiting for a "deal" to hit the public sites, you're already too late.

The Coast Advantage

Most of our jet transactions happen before a listing ever goes live. Talk to the Coast team about our Off-Market Network to find the specific Phenom or Citation that isn't on the public boards yet.

Turboprops

King Air, Pilatus, TBM & More

The Bottom Line

King Airs and Pilatus are the gold standard for liquidity right now. They aren't sitting around. If a clean PC-12 hits the market, it's gone in days.

The Coast Advantage

We specialize in the "Quiet Sale." We know which owners are ready to move up into jets—contact us to get first-look access to these turboprops before they reach the competition.

Piston Aircraft

Cirrus, Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, & Mooney

The Bottom Line

Inventory is finally recovering (+24 new listings this cycle). The "frenzy" is over, which means you can actually be picky about pedigree and logs again.

The Coast Advantage

Don't settle for a high-time trainer. We use our deep roots in the piston community to source low-time, owner-flown assets that never see a public listing.

Rotorcraft & Special Mission

Airbus, Bell, Robinson, CubCrafters, & Husky

The Bottom Line

This is a mission-specific market where "scarcity" is the only rule. Twin-engine supply is at a multi-year low, and utility airframes are holding values with zero depreciation.

The Coast Advantage

These are niche assets. Our team lives in this world—tell us your mission, and we'll hunt down the off-market Husky or Bell that fits your specific profile.<

Strategic Outlook

What You Should Do Right Now

Market Data Range: March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026

For Sellers

Spring Momentum We are in the peak window. Listing now captures the influx of buyers looking to close before the summer mission season.
Fresh Paper A fresh 100-hour or annual inspection is your best sales tool. Don't leave "squawks" for the buyer to find during the pre-buy.
The "Pedigree" Premium Buyers are paying up for clean, US-based history. If your logs are digitized and your maintenance is current, you have the leverage.

For Buyers

Market Stability Current data shows we have moved past the volatility of previous years. High-quality domestic airframes are still rare—if a clean plane hits the market, move.
Look at the Total Cost A "cheap" plane with an upcoming hot section or engine overhaul is almost always the more expensive deal by next year.
The 5-Year Rule Buy for the mission you have now. We're seeing the best returns for owners who plan to hold and fly for 5+ years.

Outside Factors We're Watching

Bonus Depreciation

The return of 100% Bonus Depreciation is keeping US floor prices higher than international inventory.

Insurance Trends

Rates are finally starting to settle in certain categories—talk to us about how to position your transition training to get the best quote.

The market intelligence and analysis provided on this page represents Coast Air Center's professional opinion based on available market data, industry sources, and our transaction experience. Market conditions are dynamic and subject to rapid change. Individual aircraft valuations may vary based on specific condition, equipment, history, and market timing. This information is for general guidance only and is not a formal appraisal or guarantee of future performance.

Last Updated: March 15, 2026 | Next Update: April 15, 2026

Monthly Market Commentary

What the Market Is Telling Us

Light, Mid, & Heavy

King Air, Pilatus, TBM & More

Cirrus, Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, & Mooney

Airbus, Bell, Robinson, CubCrafters, & Husky

What You Should Do Right Now

For Sellers

For Buyers

Outside Factors We're Watching

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