Fleet Size & Availability
As of March 18, 2026, there are 20 Citation XLS+ aircraft for sale, representing 6.4% of the fleet.
Inventory has remained relatively consistent over the past six months, ranging from 17 to 23 aircraft, with a peak of 23 in November, declining to 17 in January, and rebounding slightly to 20 in February. This stability reflects a well-balanced supply environment, with neither meaningful tightening nor oversupply developing.
While off-market transactions are present, the XLS+ market remains largely transparent, with most opportunities visible to active buyers.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $5.256M to $14.995M, reflecting significant dispersion driven by total time, avionics upgrades, engine program enrollment, interior refurbishment, and overall pedigree.
The XLS+ market is highly stratified, particularly between earlier production aircraft and late-model, low-time examples. Aircraft with modernized avionics, fresh interiors, and strong program coverage continue to command premium positioning at the top of the market.
Average days on market for active listings is 235 days, indicating a moderate pace of absorption, where pricing alignment and aircraft quality are critical to execution.
Sales Activity (Last 6 Months)
A total of 20 aircraft have sold over the past six months, including 6 off-market transactions, representing 6.4% of the fleet. Sold prices ranged from $7.3M to $10.25M, reflecting strong performance in the mid-to-upper portion of the market.
Transaction activity has been steady, with 2 sales in September and October, increasing to 3 in November, peaking at 8 transactions in December, then tapering to 3 in January and 2 in February.
Aircraft that traded averaged 125 days on market, demonstrating that while listings may take time to position correctly, well-priced aircraft transact efficiently once aligned with buyer expectations.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory remains stable, supporting a balanced market
• Significant pricing dispersion, driven by aircraft specification and pedigree
• Strong transaction volume, with peak activity in December
• Efficient absorption for well-positioned aircraft, despite longer listing averages
• Off-market activity continues to play a role, particularly for premium assets
Key Insight
The Citation XLS+ market is balanced overall but highly segmented by quality and specification.
While inventory and transaction volume suggest a stable market, performance varies significantly between aircraft. Premium, low-time, well-equipped aircraft continue to attract strong demand and transact efficiently, while less competitive aircraft face longer marketing timelines and pricing pressure.
In this segment, success is driven by positioning and differentiation, with the greatest value achieved by aircraft that align closely with current buyer expectations for capability, condition, and cost predictability.
