The XLS+ delivers a combination that is hard to beat at this price point: light-jet operating costs, a proper midsize cabin, and short-field capability that opens up airports most aircraft in this category cannot use. Operators know what they are getting, and buyers do too.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 22 Citation XLS+ aircraft available for sale, representing 7.0% of the fleet.
Inventory has climbed from 15 aircraft in January to 22 today. That is a meaningful increase, and buyers have noticed. More selection also means more comparison shopping, and aircraft that do not stand out on quality or pricing are feeling the difference.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $5,256,000 to $12,495,000, with active listings averaging 206 days on market.
The wide asking range reflects a diverse fleet. Low-time, program-enrolled aircraft with updated interiors are at the top end for good reason. Older aircraft or those near major inspection events are at the bottom, and buyers know the difference.
At 206 days on market for current listings versus 102 days for sold aircraft, the gap is telling. The market is working for the right aircraft. It is not working as well for everything else.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 21 Citation XLS+ aircraft have sold, including 5 off-market transactions, representing 6.7% of the fleet. Recorded sales ranged from $6,400,000 to $12,800,000, with sold aircraft averaging 102 days on market.
Two to three transactions per month is a steady pace. The aircraft that are selling are doing so in roughly half the time of what is currently sitting on the market. That divergence is where the real story is.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory has increased to 22 aircraft, up from 15 six months ago
• Available aircraft represent 7.0% of the fleet
• Twenty-one aircraft sold during the past six months, including five off-market transactions
• Sold aircraft averaged just 102 days on market versus 206 days for active listings
• Premium, well-maintained aircraft continue to command the strongest buyer interest
Key Insight
Transaction volume is keeping pace with inventory growth, which is a healthy sign. But the 100-day gap between sold and listed aircraft days on market is hard to ignore. Buyers are moving fast on the aircraft they want, and waiting on everything else. Getting on the right side of that distinction comes down to pricing and how the aircraft is presented.
