Citation CJ2 Market Update – April 2025
After a spike in inventory earlier this year, the CJ2 market is correcting, with a strong March sales rebound and above-average off-market activity suggesting renewed confidence.
Fleet Size and Availability
As of April 2025, there are 25 Citation CJ2 aircraft for sale, including 1 off-market listing. This represents 10.6% of the active fleet, which is slightly down from the 29 aircraft listed in both January and February. Inventory has returned to October levels, suggesting some recent absorption.
Market Listings
The current asking price range is $2,099,000 to $3,700,000. The average days on market for active listings is 199, which reflects a slower movement compared to other models in the Citation family.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 23 Citation CJ2s sold, including 7 off-market transactions. The sold price range was $2,400,000 to $3,300,000, and average days on market for sold aircraft was 152, indicating that well-positioned CJ2s are moving quicker than active inventory averages. Sales peaked at 6 aircraft in March, after a low of 1 in February.
Key Takeaways
- Inventory levels are back to where they were in October, after peaking at 29 listings earlier this year.
- Sales activity rebounded in March, highlighting increased Q2 demand.
- Buyers have multiple mid-range price options, with value just above $2M and premium options near $3.7M.
- Sellers should stay competitive on pricing, particularly as average days on market remain high.
- Recent off-market activity suggests strong private demand, underscoring the importance of prequalified buyer networks.
