Citation CJ4 & Gen2 Market Update – April 2025
Following a strong Q4, sales have slowed and inventory has begun climbing again, suggesting a market in transition where patient sellers and value-focused buyers hold the advantage.
Fleet Size and Availability
As of April 2025, there are 29 Citation CJ4 and Gen2 aircraft for sale, including 3 off-market listings. This represents 6.3% of the active fleet. Inventory has stabilized following a six-month decline from 38 in October to 28 in February, with a slight uptick in March.
Market Listings
The current asking price range spans from $5,300,000 to $12,500,000, the widest pricing band in the CJ lineup, reflective of both legacy CJ4s and newer Gen2 models. The average days on market for active inventory is 206, indicating longer hold times for listings, particularly in the upper range.
Sales Activity
In the last six months, 30 CJ4 and Gen2 aircraft have sold, including 2 off-market deals. The sold price range was $5,700,000 to $12,850,000, and the average days on market for sold units was 167. While sales were strong in Q4 2024 (including 8 in December), activity has since slowed to just 2 transactions in March.
Key Takeaways
- Inventory has begun to climb again after several months of decline.
- The spread between ask and sold prices remains relatively tight, suggesting stable pricing across model years.
- Sales have tapered off in recent months, following a robust end to 2024.
- Buyers now have increased selection, especially among Gen2 listings.
- Sellers should prepare for extended market times, especially for higher-priced aircraft.
