Fleet Size & Availability
As of March 10, 2026, there are 9 Citation CJ1+ aircraft for sale, including 1 off-market opportunity, representing 9.1% of the fleet.
Inventory has steadily declined from 14 aircraft in October to 9 in February, reflecting a clear tightening trend over the past several months. This reduction in available aircraft signals improving supply dynamics, particularly for a segment that has historically carried more inventory.
Despite this tightening, availability remains sufficient for buyers to remain selective, particularly given the variability in aircraft specification and condition.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $1.5MM to $2.95MM, with valuation heavily influenced by total time, engine program enrollment, cosmetics and damage history.
The CJ1+ market continues to demonstrate strong segmentation, particularly between well-upgraded aircraft and those with legacy configurations. Aircraft on TAP Blue with refreshed cosmetics are commanding stronger interest and pricing support.
Average days on market for active listings is 321 days, indicating that while supply has tightened, execution still requires disciplined pricing and strong presentation.
Sales Activity (Last 6 Months)
A total of 6 aircraft have sold over the past six months, representing 6.1% of the fleet. Sold prices ranged from $2.15MM to $2.8MM, generally aligning with the mid-to-upper range of current asking prices.
Transaction activity has been limited but improving, with no reported sales in September or October, followed by 1 sale in November, 2 in December, 1 in January, and 2 in February. This trend suggests gradual re-engagement from buyers, particularly toward the end of 2025 and into early 2026.
Aircraft that traded averaged 261 days on market, reinforcing that while deals are being completed, buyers remain methodical and selective.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory has declined meaningfully, indicating tightening supply
• Transaction volume remains modest, but showing signs of improvement
• Extended days on market highlight pricing sensitivity
• Upgraded aircraft continue to outperform, particularly those with modern avionics
• Market remains selective, despite improving supply-demand balance
Key Insight
The Citation CJ1+ market is tightening, but we do not expect that trend to continue.
While inventory has declined and transaction activity has improved modestly, we don’t expect the market to be able to overcome the biggest hurdle for this airframe – a definitive path to modernization of the avionics.
Buyers remain highly selective, and aircraft that are not competitively positioned continue to experience extended marketing timelines.
In this segment, success is driven by alignment with buyer expectations, where upgraded, well-presented aircraft are capturing demand, while others require more aggressive pricing to transact.
