Citation CJ1 Market Update – April 2025
Despite a recent dip in sales activity, the CJ1 continues to sell quickly when priced right—highlighting a widening gap between market-ready aircraft and slower-moving listings.
Fleet Size and Availability
As of April 2025, there are 18 Citation CJ1 aircraft for sale, including 3 off-market listings, representing 9.3% of the fleet. Inventory has remained fairly stable in recent months, fluctuating slightly from 16 aircraft in January to 19 in March, indicating steady listing activity in Q1.
Market Listings
The current asking price range is $1,300,000 to $2,300,000. The average days on market is 195, which is moderately elevated and reflects continued buyer selectivity in the CJ1 space.
Sales Activity
Over the last six months, 14 Citation CJ1 aircraft sold, including 3 off-market transactions. The sold price range was $1,500,000 to $2,400,000, and the average days on market for sold units was 117, suggesting well-positioned CJ1s are moving much faster than active listings. Notably, sales peaked in December with 6 transactions, before tapering to just 1 sale in March.
Key Takeaways
- Inventory has trended upward since January but remains well below 2024 peaks.
- Sales volume slowed in Q1, especially compared to December’s activity.
- Sold aircraft moved significantly faster than current listings, highlighting the importance of pricing and presentation.
- Current listings may be overpriced or less turnkey, which could explain extended time on market.
- Buyers have choices but should expect competitive bidding on clean, well-equipped CJ1s.
- Sellers should reevaluate pricing strategies if listings remain stagnant beyond 120 days.
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