Total new and pre-owned business jet transaction unit volume is forecast to increase 3.6 percent in 2026. Transaction dollar volume should increase at a rate of 5.5 percent in 2026.
After years of strong order intake and deliveries limited by supply chain and labor constraints, backlogs at major business jet OEMs are significantly higher than they were five years ago. As a result, new deliveries should increase 3.3 percent in 2026 and grow at an average annual rate of 2.4 percent over the next five years. Deliveries are poised to grow steadily throughout the forecast period.
Pre-owned transactions are expected to continue their 2024 and 2025 growth in 2026. Annual unit volume should increase 3.6 percent and dollar volume should increase 3.5 percent. Average annual growth is expected to continue over the next five years at a rate of 2.9 percent. Dollar volume should grow at an average annual rate of 4.2 percent during that time.
We project North America will maintain its position as the largest market for both new and pre-owned business jets over the forecast period, making up 73.9 percent of the total market. Europe will continue to be an important market, and Latin America is expected to remain a key market for pre-owned aircraft. APAC and MEA regions will represent important growth opportunities for the industry.
