Fleet Size and Availability
The Gulfstream G650 market enters October with limited inventory, slowing transaction activity, and extended marketing periods for available aircraft. Currently, four aircraft are listed for sale, representing just 2.8% of the fleet.
Inventory has fluctuated throughout the six-month reporting period. April began with five aircraft available before declining to three in May and June. Availability increased to six aircraft in July and remained unchanged through September. With four aircraft currently listed, inventory has declined from its recent peak, maintaining a relatively limited selection for prospective buyers.
Despite the small number of available aircraft, recent sales activity suggests that limited inventory alone has not been enough to generate consistent transaction volume.
Market Listings
The current reported asking price is $44.95 million, while completed transactions over the past six months have ranged from $36 million to $36.8 million.
Although the reported asking price exceeds recent transaction values, differences in aircraft age, total flight hours, maintenance status, cabin configuration, and overall condition can significantly influence individual valuations. As a result, direct comparisons between asking and sold prices require careful consideration of each aircraft’s specifications.
One particularly noteworthy statistic is the 318-day average days on market for currently available aircraft. By comparison, aircraft sold during the reporting period averaged 180 days on market, a difference of 138 days.
This substantial gap suggests that aircraft remaining available are experiencing considerably longer marketing periods than those successfully completing transactions. For sellers, competitive positioning and realistic pricing expectations will be increasingly important.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, seven Gulfstream G650 aircraft have sold, representing 4.9% of the fleet. Of these transactions, five occurred off-market, accounting for approximately 71% of total sales.
Monthly transaction activity was concentrated early in the reporting period. April recorded two sales, followed by four in May, making May the strongest month with more than half of all six-month transactions.
Activity slowed significantly afterward. June recorded no sales, July produced one transaction, and neither August nor September recorded a completed sale.
This represents two consecutive months without a transaction and just one sale during the most recent four-month period.
While the six-month total demonstrates that demand exists for the G650, the recent slowdown indicates that buyers may be approaching acquisitions more selectively.
Key Takeaways
The G650 market continues to operate with limited inventory, but recent transaction trends suggest a challenging environment for sellers. With only four aircraft currently available, buyers have relatively few options, yet the extended average marketing period indicates that scarcity has not necessarily translated into faster sales.
The high percentage of off-market transactions also reinforces the importance of established industry relationships and access to qualified buyers beyond traditional public listings.
For sellers, understanding competing inventory and accurately positioning their aircraft will remain essential.
Key Insight
The Gulfstream G650 market is experiencing a notable disconnect between limited supply and transaction activity.
Despite just 2.8% of the fleet being available for sale, the market has recorded only one transaction since May, while current listings average 318 days on market.
This combination suggests that buyers are exercising patience and may be particularly selective regarding aircraft specifications, condition, and pricing.
For prospective buyers, extended marketing periods may create opportunities to negotiate favorable terms, although the limited number of available aircraft continues to restrict selection.
Looking toward the final quarter of 2026, transaction activity will be an important indicator of market direction. A rebound in sales could reinforce confidence in the G650 market, while continued inactivity may place additional pressure on sellers with aircraft that have already experienced lengthy marketing periods.
For sellers considering entering the market, accurate valuation, realistic pricing, and direct access to qualified buyers will be critical to achieving a successful transaction. The G650 remains a highly capable long-range aircraft, but current market conditions emphasize that even desirable aircraft must be positioned appropriately to attract serious buyers.
