✈️ Ultra-Long-Range Pre-Owned Supply Tightens: G650 Active Fleet Down 8.8%
Avi-Go data shows that comparing January to May 2026 with the same period in 2025, the active fleet trends of three flagship ultra-long-range business jets diverged: the Gulfstream G650 declined from 228 to 208 aircraft, down 8.8%, showing the most pronounced contraction; the Global 6000 fell from 369 to 358 aircraft, down 3.0%; the Falcon 8X held steady at 106 aircraft. All three are mature in-service models, with an overall moderate decline consistent with the year-over-year tightening of large-cabin pre-owned inventory, among which the G650 faces the most prominent supply pressure.
Impact: The contraction of the active fleet combined with tightening inventory will support upward pricing for large-cabin jets such as the G650, compressing the procurement window and negotiating room for brokers and buyers; by comparison, the Falcon 8X's stable supply can offer buyers a more relaxed alternative path.
Recommendation: Buyers with large-cabin acquisition plans should lock in G650 target aircraft within the third quarter of 2026 and complete due diligence and financing preparations in advance, to avoid further price increases during the peak season; brokers can proactively review alternatives among stable-supply models such as the 8X starting in late July, providing clients with price comparison and negotiating leverage.