For buyers who need business-aircraft capacity before a new jet can be delivered, a preowned aircraft can provide a quicker route to the cabin and mission they want. But an interim purchase is not merely a way to avoid a factory queue. It creates a second transaction to plan: the buyer must acquire an aircraft, make it ready for service, use it while waiting, and sell it at a time that may be dictated by the new delivery schedule.
A GlobalAir News analysis published October 14, 2026, frames the decision around that resale exit. It reports average manufacturer lead times of 18 to 26 months…