IADA Q1 2025 report reflects strong transactions, market outlook tempered

Members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) reported completing 316 aircraft sales transactions in the first quarter of 2025, a 24% increase from 254 deals during the same period last year.

According to IADA’s First Quarter 2025 Market Report, while sales activity remained robust, members expressed a more cautious market outlook due to continued economic uncertainties. The data and insights in the report were compiled before global stock markets experienced recent tariff-driven volatility in April.

In the first 90 days of 2025, IADA dealers had 250 aircraft under contract, compared to the 251 recorded at the end of the first quarter of 2024. Exclusive contracts to sell dropped from 304 in the first quarter of 2024 to 203 in the first quarter just ended, reflecting more of a buyers' market.

IADA-accredited dealers close aircraft sales transactions in 158 days on average, 40 days quicker than industry av.aerage.

“Although aircraft pricing has held steady, our members are voicing a more reserved outlook compared to the high confidence levels we saw at the end of 2024,” said Lou Seno, Executive Director of IADA. “The six-month forecast reflects a tempered approach as dealers navigate broader economic uncertainties.”

“IADA dealers remained active in the first quarter, but their sentiment is shifting,” said IADA Chairman Phil Winters, who also serves as VP of Aircraft Sales and Charter Management at Western Aircraft. “While demand continues, the industry is watching global financial trends closely, which are shaping more conservative expectations for the remainder of the year.”

Market Insights and Forecast

The first quarter survey of IADA members suggests that aircraft pricing is likely to remain stable or experience modest declines across all segments, with turboprops showing the greatest resilience. Light, midsize, and large jets are anticipated to face slightly more pricing pressure.

The IADA Market Report stands out for its blend of transactional data and expert insights from IADA members, who collectively handle more aircraft sales by dollar volume than all other dealers worldwide. Nearly 80% of IADA-Accredited Dealers participate in both new and pre-owned aircraft sales.

IADA’s exclusive quarterly surveys monitor key market indicators, including supply, demand, pricing trends, and willingness to inventory aircraft across the turboprop, light, midsize, and large and ultra-long-range jet categories.

For the full market report, visit Aircraft Exchange

BlueSky Business Aviation News | 1st May 2025 | Issue #794

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