Median age of US business aircraft by classMedian airframe age in years by class, from the year of manufacture on file. All business jets: 18. All turboprops: 22.
Business jets
Turboprops
Very light jets1,399 aircraft, mean 9.8 years8 years
Light jets4,856 aircraft, mean 21.2 years20 years
Midsize jets3,241 aircraft, mean 20.9 years20 years
Super-midsize jets2,054 aircraft, mean 14.5 years12 years
Large-cabin jets2,254 aircraft, mean 22.3 years21.5 years
Ultra-long-range jets1,971 aircraft, mean 10.8 years10 years
Single-engine turboprops4,116 aircraft, mean 15.2 years14 years
Twin turboprops3,712 aircraft, mean 35.5 years41 years
Source: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database, file of October 5, 2026. Counted by Radar (useradar.com).