The Gulfstream G550 market enters September with limited overall availability and strong six-month transaction volume, although sales slowed noticeably in August. There are currently 15 aircraft available for sale, representing just 2.4% of the fleet, while 28 aircraft have sold during the past six months. Inventory has remained relatively stable since April, while transaction activity has varied considerably month to month.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 15 Gulfstream G550s available for sale, representing only 2.4% of the fleet.
Inventory has remained fairly consistent over the reporting period. The market began with 19 aircraft for sale in March before declining to 15 in April. Availability increased to 17 aircraft in May and remained there in June, slipped to 16 in July, then returned to 17 in August.
Overall, supply remains limited relative to the size of the G550 fleet, giving buyers a relatively small pool of aircraft to consider at any given time.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $15.5 million to $34.95 million, while aircraft sold during the past six months traded between $10.25 million and $29.0 million.
The wide pricing range reflects the significant differences that can exist across the G550 fleet, where age, total time, maintenance status, engine program enrollment, cabin condition and overall pedigree can materially affect value.
Current listings average 210 days on market, compared with just 133 days for recently sold aircraft. That gap suggests that some of today’s available inventory may require additional time, or adjustments in positioning, to generate a transaction.
Sales Activity
The G550 recorded 28 retail sales during the past six months, including 16 off-market transactions, representing 4.5% of the fleet.
Monthly activity has been somewhat uneven. Four aircraft sold in March, followed by five in April and two in May. Activity then accelerated considerably, with eight transactions in June and seven in July, before slowing to just two sales in August.
The high number of off-market transactions is particularly noteworthy, with more than half of six-month sales occurring outside the publicly advertised market.
Key Takeaways
- 15 aircraft are currently available, representing just 2.4% of the fleet.
- 28 aircraft have sold during the past six months, including 16 off-market transactions.
- Asking prices range from $15.5 million to $34.95 million.
- Current listings average 210 DOM versus 133 days for recently sold aircraft.
- June and July accounted for 15 of the 28 six-month transactions.
- August slowed considerably, with only two recorded sales.
Key Insight
The G550 remains a relatively active market with limited overall supply, but the numbers also highlight the importance of looking beyond publicly advertised inventory. With 16 of 28 recent transactions occurring off-market, a substantial portion of G550 activity is taking place outside the visible marketplace. At the same time, the 210-day average for current listings versus 133 days for sold aircraft suggests that availability alone does not guarantee liquidity. For sellers, realistic positioning remains important, while buyers may benefit from looking beyond the aircraft that are publicly advertised.
