Citation CJ2+ Market Update – April 2025
Sales momentum has slowed to a standstill despite rising inventory, making it critical for sellers to reset pricing expectations and stand out in a cautious buyer environment.
Fleet Size and Availability
As of April 2025, there are 17 Citation CJ2+ aircraft for sale, including 3 off-market listings. This accounts for 7.7% of the active fleet, slightly up from 15 in February and 12 in January, indicating a gradual increase in inventory over the last quarter.
Market Listings
The current asking price range is $3,800,000 to $4,695,000. The average days on market for active listings is 219, the highest across all CJ subtypes, suggesting that many listings may be priced above buyer expectations or positioned with longer-term marketing timelines.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 7 Citation CJ2+ aircraft sold, including 2 off-market transactions. The sold price range was $4,000,000 to $4,625,000, with average days on market for sold aircraft at 107. Notably, no sales occurred in February or March, a sharp contrast to the stronger close of 2024, when four aircraft sold in December.
Key Takeaways
- Inventory is rising steadily, now at the highest level since November.
- Sales volume has slowed, with no CJ2+ transactions reported in the past two months.
- There’s a narrow gap between ask and sold price ranges, indicating realistic seller expectations.
- Aircraft that are well-positioned and marketed off-market are moving faster than publicly listed counterparts.
- Sellers should evaluate pricing strategy and refresh marketing, especially if aircraft have exceeded 180 days on market.
