The Gulfstream GIV market enters September with stable inventory but relatively limited transaction activity. Twelve aircraft are currently available for sale, representing 8.7% of the fleet, while seven aircraft have sold during the past six months. Inventory has remained remarkably steady since June, but the substantial difference between current and sold-aircraft days on market points to a market where positioning, condition and pricing continue to matter.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 12 Gulfstream GIVs available for sale, representing 8.7% of the fleet.
For-sale inventory began the six-month period at 14 aircraft in March, declined to 13 in April and 10 in May, then increased to 12 in June. Availability has remained unchanged at 12 aircraft through July and August.
With nearly 9% of the fleet currently offered for sale, buyers have a meaningful selection of aircraft to consider, particularly compared with many newer large-cabin markets.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $850,000 to $4.5 million, a particularly wide spread that reflects the significant differences that can exist between individual GIVs. Recent transactions, by comparison, have ranged from $1.4 million to $1.75 million.
One of the most notable statistics is current inventory averaging 563 days on market, compared with just 229 days for aircraft sold during the past six months. That 334-day difference suggests that aircraft successfully trading are generally moving considerably faster than the inventory that remains available.
Sales Activity
There have been seven retail sales over the past six months, including two off-market transactions, representing 5.1% of the fleet.
Monthly sales have been modest throughout the period. March recorded two transactions, followed by one in April and two in May. No transactions were recorded in June, followed by one sale in both July and August.
The consistency of inventory alongside relatively low transaction volume suggests buyers continue to be selective rather than simply absorbing available supply.
Key Takeaways
- 12 aircraft are currently for sale, representing 8.7% of the fleet.
- Inventory has remained at 12 aircraft since June.
- Seven aircraft sold during the past six months, including two off-market.
- Asking prices range from $850,000 to $4.5 million.
- Recent sales ranged from $1.4 million to $1.75 million.
- Current listings average 563 DOM versus 229 days for recently sold aircraft.
Key Insight
The GIV market remains highly dependent on individual aircraft quality and realistic seller expectations. Stable inventory by itself does not indicate significant market pressure, but the 563-day average for current listings is difficult to overlook. Aircraft that have actually sold averaged less than half that market exposure. Combined with only two transactions over the past three months, the data suggests buyers have time to evaluate their options and are willing to wait for the right aircraft. For sellers, competitive pricing and strong presentation will remain especially important in separating an aircraft from inventory that has already spent considerable time on the market.
