How U.S. Tariffs Impacted the Business Aviation Market

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The pre-owned business jet market rarely moves by chance. In 2025, we witnessed a significant transformation in transaction patterns, and the numbers tell a story worth paying attention to.

We observed a striking movement last year: U.S.-manufactured jets, particularly the Gulfstream G550 and G650/G650ER, registered substantial increases in their transactions — 35% and 91%, respectively. Simultaneously, Canadian and French-built aircraft, such as the Bombardier Global 6000 and Dassault Falcon 7X, suffered declines of 32% and 35% in their transaction volumes.

This was not a random market fluctuation.

Two specific policies converged to create this scenario. First, the return of 100% bonus depreciation stimulated American buyers' appetite for new investments in qualified assets. Then, the implementation of U.S. tariffs on imported aircraft established a cost differential that naturally favored American domestic production.

Together, they created a strong incentive to “buy American.” And when you consider that U.S.-based buyers account for more than 60% of the global market for pre-owned jets, the result was a measurable global trend.

The Immediate Effects of U.S. Tariffs

The effect was immediate and measurable. According to AMSTAT, in 2024, the G550 registered approximately 65 transactions. In 2025, that number jumped to about 88. The G650/G650ER showed an even steeper trajectory, rising from 36 to 69 transactions over the same period. Meanwhile, the Global 6000 retreated from 34 to 23 transactions, and the Falcon 7X from 32 to 21.

When we analyze the relative share among these four competing models, the shift becomes even more evident. Within this specific group, the Gulfstream family (G550 and G650 combined) represented about 60% of transactions in 2024, climbing to approximately 78% in 2025. The Global 6000 and Falcon 7X, which together accounted for the remaining 40% in 2024, dropped to just 22% in 2025.

How Jet Match Can Help

The business aviation market has always been global by nature, but it is increasingly subject to local political pressures. Understanding these forces and anticipating their consequences is what separates a successful transaction from a missed opportunity.

At Jet Match, our role is to translate these macroeconomic shifts into practical and profitable decisions for our clients. Because when the landscape changes, having a partner who understands not just aircraft, but markets, makes all the difference.