Fleet Size & Availability
As of March 10, 2026, there are 24 Citation CJ1 aircraft for sale, including 2 off-market opportunities, representing 12.3% of the fleet.
Inventory has increased from 16 aircraft in October to 24 in February, reflecting a clear upward trend in available supply over the past several months. This rise in inventory marks a shift from a tighter environment in late 2025 to a more buyer-favorable landscape entering 2026.
The CJ1 segment continues to be largely transparent, with most activity occurring on-market, though selective off-market opportunities remain present.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $995K to $2.4MM, reflecting broad variability driven by total time, avionics upgrades, engine program status, and pedigree.
The CJ1 market is highly stratified, with meaningful separation between entry-level aircraft and those with upgraded avionics, refreshed cosmetics and clean history. Buyers are increasingly focused on value relative to upgrade investment, particularly as more inventory becomes available.
Average days on market for active listings is 232 days, indicating a moderate pace of absorption, with pricing discipline and aircraft condition continuing to dictate transaction outcomes.
Sales Activity (Last 6 Months)
A total of 9 CJ1 aircraft have sold over the past six months, including 1 off-market transaction, representing 4.6% of the fleet. Sold prices ranged from $845K to $1.85MM, highlighting the wide range of aircraft conditions within the CJ1 fleet.
Transaction activity has been inconsistent, with 3 sales in September and October, dropping to 0 in November, rebounding to 3 in December, and then no reported sales in January or February. This recent slowdown in closings, combined with rising inventory, signals a softening in near-term absorption.
Aircraft that sold averaged 110 days on market, indicating that while transactions are occurring, they are concentrated among well-positioned, competitively priced aircraft.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory is increasing, shifting leverage toward buyers
• Transaction activity has slowed
• Wide pricing dispersion reflects aircraft variability
• Upgraded aircraft continue to outperform, especially those with modern avionics
• Absorption is becoming more selective, with fewer completed transactions
Key Insight
The Citation CJ1 market is loosening, with increasing pressure on sellers.
As inventory rises and transaction activity slows, buyers are gaining leverage and becoming more selective. Aircraft that are not well-positioned—whether due to outdated avionics, damage history, or aspirational pricing—are facing longer marketing timelines and increased price sensitivity.
In this segment, success is increasingly dependent on pricing realism and upgrade alignment, with the strongest results achieved by aircraft that meet current buyer expectations in both capability and value.
