Citation CJ1 Market Update – May 2025
Fleet Size and Availability
There are 19 Citation CJ1 aircraft for sale, including 2 off-market listings, representing 9.8% of the active fleet. This level has remained mostly consistent over the past several months, ending May at the same level it began in November.
Market Listings
Asking prices are ranging between $1,200,000 and $2,300,000, with 178 average days on market for actively listed aircraft.
Sales Activity
20 aircraft have sold in the past six months, 8 of which were off-market. The sold price range was $1,500,000 to $2,400,000, and the average days on market for sold aircraft was 110, showing that well-positioned CJ1s are moving more quickly than listed inventory.
Key Takeaways
- CJ1 sales rebounded strongly in April, marking the highest single-month transaction total in over six months.
- Off-market activity remains robust, with 40% of sales not publicly listed.
- Average days on market for sold units remains low, reinforcing the value of strategic pricing and pre-market preparation.
- Buyers should be aware of increasing competition for quality listings and may benefit from engaging brokers with off-market access.
- Sellers can take advantage of surging demand, particularly with well-maintained, competitively priced aircraft.
Key Insight
The Citation CJ1 market is seeing a significant resurgence in buyer activity, culminating in a sharp April sales spike and strong off-market movement—making this an ideal time for sellers to list while demand is high and days on market remain favorable.
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