challenger 300
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Today, we're breaking down the core market metrics to help owners, buyers, and corporate flight departments make informed decisions in the current environment. Let's start with a look at the current supply and pricing. There are currently 27 aircraft actively for sale globally, which represents 6.1% of the total in operation fleet. For those evaluating this inventory, the average asking price across available aircraft stands at approximately $10.7 million. dollars. In terms of transactional velocity, timing remains the same. The average time it takes for an available aircraft to transition to a new owner, the days on market, is currently 214 days. This reflects a highly calculated and methodical market where both buyers and sellers are taking the necessary time for thorough pre-purchase due diligence. Despite that patient pacing, transactional volume has remained resilient. Looking back at the historical trends, retail sales have seen a steady rhythm, logging just over four transactions per month, with a massive 17-aircraft peak this past December. This continuous buying activity has successfully maintained a balanced market. Giving us a current absorption rate of around six months. In summary, this market remains resilient, and the four-year OEM backlog is helping to prop up pre-owned challenger values. This market is leaning towards a seller's market, and I would give it a B market demand rating.
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This market has remained consistent with 22 aircraft for sale, which is the same amount as a year ago. Asking prices have decreased slightly, which is a 4% decline from 12 months ago. Challenger 300s are continuing to sell at a consistent pace. The days on market has only increased 1% from this time last year. There have been 43 retail sales over the past 12 months, with 14 of them occurring in December. Two Challenger 300s have transacted since then. The Vintages of those aircraft that have sold since the beginning of December range from 2005 to 2014 models. Based on recent supply and demand trends, there are currently about 6 months of inventory on the market for sale. In summary, this market is normalized. OEM backlog for new challenges is helping to prop up the pre-owned challenger market. Supply and demand are balanced and in alignment.
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As of April 2026, the Challenger 300 market remains highly active. With a total of 446 aircraft in operation, the fleet is primarily based in North America, with the United States holding the largest share of 359 aircraft, or just over 80%. The current market is characterized by a moderate inventory for sale. There are 24 aircraft currently for sale, representing 5.4% of the in-operation fleet. The average asking price stands at $11.16 million, which reflects a 3% increase over the past 12 months. Aircraft are spending, on average, 188 days on the market, a slight 6% increase from the previous year. The market remains liquid, with 48 retail transactions occurring over the past 12 months. As we evaluate the supply and demand of demand trends, there is currently about 6.1 months of inventory on the market. Recent retail sales data shows a transaction price range typically between $7.75M and $13M, depending on the model year and airframe total time. In terms of utilization trends for the Challenger past year, the fleet recorded just over 90,000 flights, with an average flight time of 1.8 hours. The busiest routes for this aircraft type are centered around the Northeast United States and Florida, particularly between Teterboro and Miami-Opa-Locka. In closing, with only six months of inventory, the Challenger 300 is currently balanced. While supply is higher than its successor, the Challenger 350, it continues to see robust utilization and steady value retention.
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