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Mid-Life Aircraft Are Finding a Second Wind

Author: Aircraft Value Intelligence
April 6, 2026

In a market obsessed with next-generation technology, mid-life aircraft are staging a comeback. Assets in the 8- to 15-year range are finding renewed demand, driven by a combination of supply constraints, high new aircraft prices, and operational flexibility.

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