Jetcraft inventory turnover spikes as buyers upgrade

Jetcraft, the global leader in business jet sales and acquisitions, is reporting strong activity at the beginning of 2020 as owners seek faster upgrades to new or longer-range models.

This activity can be attributed to the start of the Bombardier Global 7500 resale market, increased trade-in transactions to the company’s owned and listed inventory, and the ability to capitalize on both high and low performing regions through Jetcraft’s global reach.

Chad Anderson, President at Jetcraft, says: “The speed with which buyers are upgrading is unprecedented, with average ownership cycles now taking 4-5 years, down from the previous 7-10 years.”

Anderson cites the start of the Bombardier Global 7500 resale market as a key source of activity.  “The Global 7500 resale market has begun and energy around the product is building.  We sold one of the world’s first pre-owned 7500 jets at the end of 2019 and closed a second one this past February. We have other 7500 options coming soon, and the more units Bombardier delivers, the more acceptance this flagship seems to receive.”

As one of few companies with the ability to take in aircraft trades, Jetcraft is seeing a surge in trade-in activity right now.

Anderson continues: “Whether someone is seeking their first aircraft or looking to move to a longer-range model, we’re listening to our clients’ requests. After seeing high demand for Falcon 900LX aircraft, we recognized a need and strategically targeted and sourced this make and model to bring it to our buyers.  We now have three high quality Falcon 900LX listings correctly priced and ready for new owners.”

Another aircraft with notable activity in Jetcraft’s inventory is the Bombardier Challenger 605. According to Anderson: “With multiple sales of this model so far in 2020, Jetcraft is in the process of bringing even more 605s to our owned inventory through strategic trade-in transactions against larger aircraft.  Of eight Global 5000s listed through Jetcraft, another highly sought-after trade-in model, three have already been sold and interest is high for the remaining jets.”

Despite a softening of demand in some regions due to current economic challenges, Jetcraft’s global structure enables buyers from stronger areas such as the Americas to acquire aircraft being sold out of these regions.

Chris Brenner, SVP Sales – Americas, says: “We are experiencing a high velocity of deals in the Americas, as these buyers are capitalizing on aircraft coming out of more challenged countries. We expect to see a lot of upgrades happening here throughout 2020, particularly given the US tax law that exists for those who can benefit from bonus depreciation on new or used aircraft.”

*Photo credit: Biggin Hill Airport