IADA Expands Reach as Preowned Market Flourishes

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) capped off a busy year for the organization as the preowned aircraft market closed out 2025 on the upswing. IADA said it reinforced its role in the global aircraft resale sector through its strategic partnerships, market intelligence, leadership appointments, and philanthropic initiatives. This came with a backdrop of strong transaction volume, rising market confidence, and expanded global reach.

“Throughout 2025, IADA released a full slate of quarterly market reports and a comprehensive Market Portrait & Forecast, documenting tightening inventories, resilient demand, and a sharp rise in optimism heading into year-end,” said IADA chair John Odegard, who is also partner and co-founder of 5x5 Trading. “These reports underscored IADA members’ dominant position in the preowned business aircraft marketplace and their ability to navigate a market adjusting to increasing new aircraft deliveries, marketplace disruptions, and evolving buyer expectations.”

IADA continued to step up its international presence in several key ways, the organization added. This included the appointment of its first European-based regional director, the addition of new accredited dealers and verified products and services members from key global markets, and the strong presence at EBACE and NBAA-BACE.

Meanwhile, its AircraftExchange authenticated online marketplace gained momentum with new strategic partnerships, including with the Embraer Jet Operators Association. [Ed. note: AIN Media Group is an AircraftExchange partner]. The AircraftExchange is experiencing growing industry adoption. As for its leadership, IADA named new boards for the association, AircraftExchange, and IADA Foundation philanthropic organization.

The IADA Foundation awarded scholarships and grants, launched innovation initiatives in partnership with industry, and supported STEM-focused programs. This included nearly $100,000 in its business aviation scholarship program supporting education, leadership development, and industry advancement. In addition, IADA teamed with JSSI to launch an aviation innovation grant.