Citation CJ Market Update – May 2025
Fleet Size and Availability
There are 30 Citation CJ aircraft for sale, including 4 off-market listings, representing 9.0% of the active fleet. Inventory has remained relatively stable over the past six months, holding between 25–31 aircraft.
Market Listings
Asking prices currently range from $1,250,000 to $2,195,000, with an average of 180 days on market. This is a modest improvement in market pace from prior months.
Sales Activity
22 Citation CJs were sold in the past six months, including 10 off-market transactions. The sold price range was $1,250,000 to $1,725,000, and the average days on market for sold aircraft was 226, which is notably higher than the current active listing average.
Key Takeaways
- Sales momentum is improving, with a continued upward trend in monthly sales since December lows.
- Off-market transactions continue to play a meaningful role, accounting for nearly half of all sales.
- Average days on market for sold aircraft remain high, suggesting that sellers are still adjusting to realistic price points before deals are closing.
- Buyers should expect solid selection but may need to act quickly as older listings clear.
- Sellers should remain price-competitive and leverage recent sales volume to encourage buyer urgency.
Key Insight
The Citation CJ market is seeing a resurgence in buyer demand, with rising transaction volume and a tightening spread between list and sale prices. Sellers positioned competitively are benefitting from this momentum.
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