The King Air C90 market continued to tighten in Q1 2026, with inventory falling from 35 to 30 aircraft. Transactions cooled from Q4's strong 24 to 13, still a healthy pace and well above the 10 posted in Q3 2025. Values are holding steady for now, and velocity compressed again, signaling that aircraft coming to market are moving more quickly. The GT through GTX variants continue to be the preferred airframes and are in particularly short supply, while C90B inventory provides broader options for buyers. This points to a balanced market with a clear seller-leaning dynamic for GT/GTX aircraft, while C90B models remain more buyer-friendly due to broader availability.
The B200 market continues to favor buyers, with inventory climbing to its highest level in the last few years at 68 aircraft, up from 63 in Q4. Transactions pulled back from 23 to 17, and velocity softened. Values held steady throughout the last quarter. Standard B200 and B250 aircraft make up the majority of listings, while B200GT availability remains comparatively limited. The trend from Q4 has intensified — this is firmly a buyer's market with deep inventory, weakening transaction pace, and measured downward pressure on values. That said, aircraft equipped with G1000 NXi featuring Autoland and Autothrottle continue to command a clear premium and sell on accelerated timelines.
The King Air 350 market cooled meaningfully from its exceptional Q4 2025, when transactions hit the highest on record in the last 3 years. Q1 2026 transactions pulled way back to 14, the lowest since Q2 2025. Inventory ticked up from 49 to 53 aircraft, and values held firm. Velocity is on the rise and expected to continue throughout Q2. While the slowdown is notable, it is a natural correction following an outlier quarter rather than a sign of weakening demand. With values stable and more than 50 aircraft available, this remains a balanced market where sellers benefit from steady pricing, and buyers have a healthier selection to work with entering Q2.
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