Fleet Size and Availability
There are 29 Citation CJ4 & Gen2 aircraft for sale, including 3 off-market listings, representing 6.2% of the active fleet. Inventory declined from 36 units in June to 30 in July, marking the sharpest monthly drop in the past six months.
Market Listings
Asking prices range from $5,300,000 to $12,180,000, with aircraft averaging 203 days on market. The recent contraction in available inventory could place upward pressure on pricing, particularly for newer, low-time examples.
Sales Activity
Over the last six months, 21 aircraft sold, including 2 off-market transactions, at prices between $6,500,000 and $12,600,000. Sold aircraft averaged 163 days on market, notably faster than the active listing average. July recorded 6 sales, the strongest month in the past half-year.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory dropped sharply in July after peaking at 36 units in June.
• Sales surged in July, with 6 transactions, outpacing all previous months this year.
• Sold prices remain tightly aligned with asking prices, signaling firm demand.
• Reduced inventory combined with high sales volume could lead to tightening supply into early fall.
• Buyers may face increased competition for desirable listings if current sales momentum continues.
Key Insight
The CJ4 & Gen2 market has shifted from peak inventory to high turnover in just one month, underscoring strong buyer demand and rapid absorption of well-positioned aircraft. Sellers with attractive listings may find the current market conditions especially favorable for achieving strong prices.
