Fleet Size & Availability
As of March 10, 2026, the Citation CJ2 market shows 19 aircraft for sale, including 3 off-market opportunities, representing 8.1% of the fleet.
Inventory has remained relatively stable over the past six months, moving from 19 aircraft in September to a peak of 22 in October, before trending down to 16 in January and returning to 19 aircraft in February. This recent uptick suggests a modest rebalancing of supply following Q4 tightening.
Off-market opportunities continue to represent a smaller portion of total availability compared to newer models, indicating that the CJ2 market remains more reliant on visible, on-market transactions.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $2.05M to $3.75M, with values driven heavily by avionics upgrades, engine program enrollment, maintenance status, and overall pedigree.
The CJ2 market continues to show clear value stratification, with Garmin-upgraded aircraft commanding meaningful premiums over legacy avionics configurations. This upgrade pathway remains one of the most significant drivers of buyer interest in this segment.
Average days on market for active listings sits at 207 days, making it one of the slower-moving segments within the Citation family. This reflects both the broader variability in aircraft quality and increased buyer selectivity at this price point.
Sales Activity (Last 6 Months)
A total of 16 aircraft have traded over the past six months, including 6 off-market transactions, representing 6.8% of the fleet. Sold prices ranged from $2.0M to $3.7M, closely aligning with current asking levels.
Transaction activity has remained relatively steady but subdued, with 4 sales in September, declining to 3 in October and November, dipping to 2 in December, rebounding briefly to 3 in January, and falling to 1 transaction in February.
This gradual decline in transaction velocity, combined with stable-to-increasing inventory, suggests that absorption has softened modestly entering 2026. Aircraft that did transact averaged 144 days on market, outperforming the broader listing pool.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory remains stable with a slight recent increase, indicating a balanced-to-softening supply environment
• Transaction activity is gradually declining, with only 1 sale recorded in February
• Absorption is weakening modestly, as supply begins to outpace demand
• Avionics upgrades (Garmin) continue to drive pricing premiums and buyer demand
• Days on market remains elevated, reflecting segmentation between upgraded and “original” or stock aircraft
Key Insight
The Citation CJ2 market is increasingly defined by differentiation.
As of March 2026, overall supply and demand appear relatively balanced, but outcomes vary significantly based on aircraft configuration. Garmin-equipped aircraft continue to transact efficiently and at premium valuations, while legacy-equipped aircraft face longer marketing times and greater pricing pressure.
In this segment, success is driven by aircraft-specific positioning rather than broader market conditions, making upgrade status and presentation critical determinants of value and liquidity.
