Fleet Size & Availability
As of March 10, 2026, the Citation CJ4 market shows 16 aircraft for sale, including 4 off-market opportunities, representing 4.7% of the fleet.
Inventory has declined materially from 28 aircraft in September to a low of 17 in December, before stabilizing at 18–19 aircraft in January and February and now sitting at 16 aircraft entering March. This reflects a sustained tightening trend, though the pace of contraction has slowed in recent months.
The presence of off-market opportunities continues to play a meaningful role in this segment, particularly for high-quality, well-positioned aircraft that may not reach the open market.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $4.5M to $9.65M, reflecting a wide pricing spread driven by year of manufacture, total time, engine program and overall aircraft pedigree. The status of corrosion repairs due to the windshield frame issues continues to be a huge determinant of value.
The CJ4 market continues to exhibit significant segmentation, with newer, low-time aircraft commanding strong premiums, while earlier serial numbers and higher-time aircraft compete more directly on pricing. Those aircraft that have not yet completed repairs still garner interest but mainly based on pricing with buyer opportunistic outlooks.
Average days on market for active listings is 268 days, making this one of the slower-moving segments within the Citation family. This elevated DOM reflects both the broader pricing dispersion and increased buyer scrutiny in an airframe plagued with uncertainty surrounding the windshield corrosion issues.
Sales Activity (Last 6 Months)
A total of 27 aircraft have traded over the past six months, including 7 off-market transactions, representing 8.0% of the fleet. Sold prices ranged from $5.1M to $9.9M, generally aligning with current asking levels when adjusted for aircraft-specific factors.
Transaction activity remained strong through late 2025, with 7 sales in October, November, and December, before dropping sharply to 1 transaction in January and modestly recovering to 2 transactions in February.
This pattern reflects a strong year-end push followed by a slowdown entering 2026. Combined with stable inventory levels in recent months, this suggests that absorption has softened, with fewer transactions occurring relative to available supply.
Aircraft that did transact averaged 232 days on market, slightly outperforming current listings but still reflecting longer transaction timelines relative to smaller Citation models.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory has declined significantly from fall 2025 levels, but has recently stabilized
• Transaction activity slowed entering 2026, following a strong Q4
• Absorption is moderating, with fewer sales relative to available inventory
• Pricing remains segmented, with premiums for newer, clean aircraft
• Days on market remains elevated, reflecting buyer selectivity at higher price points
Key Insight
The Citation CJ4 market is transitioning from tightening to stabilization.
As of March 2026, inventory levels remain relatively low compared to late 2025, but the pace of transactions has slowed, creating a more balanced market environment. Buyers have more options than they did in the fourth quarter, particularly among mid-tier aircraft, while top-tier aircraft continue to command strong interest.
In this segment, outcomes are increasingly influenced by pricing alignment and aircraft differentiation, as the market moves away from rapid absorption toward a more measured pace of transactions.
