Fleet Size and Availability
There are 8 Citation XLS aircraft for sale, including 1 off-market listing, representing 2.6% of the active fleet. Inventory remains tight and well below historical norms, limiting buyer choice.
Market Listings
Asking prices currently range from $4,150,000 to $6,895,000, with active listings averaging 126 Days on Market. Pricing dispersion reflects differences in engine program status, airframe total time and overall pedigree. Desirable aircraft with favorable engine program status and clean history continue to attract the strongest buyer interest.
Sales Activity
Over the last six months, 21 Citation XLS aircraft have sold, including 6 off-market transactions, at prices ranging from $3,300,000 to approximately $8,300,000. Sold aircraft averaged 158 Days on Market, reflecting a mix of high time XLS aircraft with damage history, mid time options, and low time, newer airframes. 7 of the aircraft that sold had the upgraded G5000 avionics system, which helped support higher sales pricing. Operator fleet sales were a large part of the off-market sales component.
Key Takeaways
- Sales activity remains solid, with 21 aircraft sold over the last six months.
- Off-market transactions account for a meaningful share of total sales, driven in large part by operator fleet activity.
- Sold pricing spans a wide range, reflecting differences in total time, damage history, and overall pedigree.
- Aircraft equipped with the upgraded G5000 avionics system are supporting higher sales pricing.
Key Insight
The Citation XLS starts 2026 in a steady, buyer-selective market with clear pricing tiers. Transaction activity remains healthy, supported in part by operator fleet sales and off-market activity. Aircraft with favorable pedigree and upgraded G5000 avionics continue to command the upper end of the sold pricing range. When pricing and condition align, aircraft are selling noticeably faster than the rest of the market.
