Citation Excel Market Update – April 2025
March delivered the strongest Excel sales month in the last half-year, pushing inventory to its lowest point since October and reaffirming this model’s consistent mid-cabin demand.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are 18 Citation Excel aircraft for sale as of April 2025, with no off-market listings, representing 5.1% of the fleet. Inventory has declined slightly from 20 aircraft in February and 21 in November, indicating a gradual tightening of supply in recent months.
Market Listings
The asking price range is currently $2,500,000 to $5,500,000. The average days on market for available listings is 123, which is one of the lowest among midsize Citation models.
Sales Activity
A total of 20 aircraft have sold in the past six months, including 5 off-market transactions. The sold price range was $1,350,000 to $5,500,000, with an average of 193 days on market. March saw a notable increase in activity with 7 aircraft sold, the highest in this six-month period.
Key Takeaways
- March marked the strongest sales month in half a year for the Excel.
- Inventory continues to contract, now at the lowest level since October.
- Sold aircraft are averaging longer market times than active listings, suggesting recent deals involved older or repositioned inventory.
- Buyers have fewer choices, especially in the turnkey segment.
- Sellers should consider listing now while supply is still limited and buyer activity is high.
