The Fever Broke—How to Buy Smart in the 2025 Used Jet Market

No more panic premiums. It’s a fundamentals market again.

Intro:
After the pandemic rush, inventory has climbed back and days‑on‑market have lengthened. That’s good news for disciplined buyers—but you still need to know where the traps are.

What’s Changed Since 2023–24

• Inventory share vs. active fleet; segment differences (light/mid/heavy).

• Pricing reversion toward pre‑COVID trendlines.

Undervalued Picks (By Mission)

• 2–3 hr: late CJ4, Phenom 300, XLS+ with WAAS/LPV, ATN B‑kit.

• 4–6 hr: Legacy 500/Praetor 500, Citation Sovereign+, Challenger 350.

• 7+ hr: Global 6000/6500, G550 with good pedigrees; early G700 trade‑ins to watch.

Due Diligence in a Normalizing Market

• Maintenance status spreads matter again; engine/APU coverage or price haircut.

• Avionics mandates, corrosion, high‑cycle fatigue hot spots.

How to Bid Now (and Win)

• LOI terms that keep leverage; escrow and squawk caps.

• Ferry, conformity, and import/export timing.

We run the comps daily. Tell us your mission and we’ll hand you three real targets with pricing and days‑to‑close.