Fleet Size and Availability
There are 12 Citation CJ1+ aircraft for sale, representing 12.1% of the active fleet. Inventory remains elevated relative to transaction volume, keeping the market firmly buyer-selective. Availability has been relatively stable over recent months, with limited turnover on the active listing side.
Market Listings
Asking prices currently range from $1,500,000 to $2,950,000, with active listings averaging 258 Days on Market. The extended DOM reflects a concentration of higher-ask listings that have struggled to convert buyer interest into transactions. Well-priced aircraft with clean pedigree continue to differentiate, while aspirational pricing has resulted in longer marketing periods.
Sales Activity
Over the last six months, 6 Citation CJ1+ aircraft have sold, including 1 off-market transaction, at prices ranging from approximately $2,700,000 to $2,800,000. Sold aircraft averaged 209 Days on Market. The narrow sold pricing band highlights a clear market consensus around value for clean, low time, and engine programmed CJ1+ aircraft.
Key Takeaways
- Inventory remains elevated relative to sales volume, reinforcing a buyer-selective environment.
- Many CJ1 sellers are still stuck in aspirational pricing expectations and are following the market down.
- Sold transactions are tightly clustered at the upper end of the sold pricing range, leading sellers of less desirable CJ1+ aircraft to expect the same transaction outcome in terms of pricing.
- Pricing discipline is critical to generating buyer interest.
- Off-market activity remains limited but present.
Key Insight
The Citation CJ1+ starts 2026 in a buyer-selective market with clear pricing boundaries. There are options available, but aircraft that are priced right and turn-key are the ones moving. When pricing aligns with recent comps, sales close within a predictable number of days on market. Overall, the CJ1+ remains a dependable and liquid segment of the preowned light jet market.
